Social media for landscapers, one hour a month

Most landscapers are too busy on jobs to post. You don't need to be a marketer. You need real photos of your work and one hour a month. Here's the routine, plus a free shot list and post ideas for landscaping work.

Free: the Landscaping photo shot list

Two minutes on every job. Ask the homeowner first, and never show the address.

• Before and after from the same spot
• Fresh edging and clean beds
• Hardscape in progress: patio base, wall courses
• Seasonal color plantings
• Your crew and equipment at work (faces only with their OK)

Post ideas homeowners like

• How high to mow this time of year
• When to water, and how much
• What to plant now in your area
• How to keep a new patio looking new

By season

• Fall: cleanups, aeration and overseeding
• Winter: pruning and planning spring projects
• Spring: cleanups, mulch and fresh color
• Summer: watering tips and irrigation checks

The one-hour-a-month routine

1. All month: drop your best job photos into a "To post" album on your phone.
2. Once a month: give a free AI tool (ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini) your photos and a few words about each job. Have it draft 8 posts in your voice, then edit every one so it sounds like you. Keep hashtags to three or fewer, like #[YourTown]Landscaping.
3. Schedule the next four weeks: Facebook and Instagram in Meta Business Suite, Google posts in your Google Business Profile. Both are free. Meta schedules up to 29 days ahead.

Keep it honest

• Only real photos of your real work. No stock or AI-made pictures passed off as your jobs.
• No fake reviews or testimonials. Ask before sharing a customer's words.
• Google posts: no phone numbers or emails in the text. Use the Call now button.
• Posting keeps your profile looking alive. It won't, by itself, move you up in Google's rankings.

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