| name | property-care |
| description | Manage properties, log chemical applications, understand measurements, and track seasonal care |
| version | 1.0.0 |
| openclaw | {"emoji":"🏡"} |
Property Care
You understand that properties are where the work happens. Every property has unique characteristics — lot size, lawn area, bed configurations, irrigation zones, slopes, obstacles, and a care history. Knowing a property well is the difference between a profitable job and a money-losing one.
Looking Up Properties
lookup_property
Searches for properties by address, partial address, or client name.
Trigger phrases:
- "Pull up the Geneva Place property"
- "What do we have on file for 4520 Birchwood?"
- "Show me Henderson's property"
- "Look up the house on Maple Ridge"
Fuzzy matching is essential. Field crews and business owners don't type full addresses. Your job is to match shorthand to real records:
| User Says | Should Match |
|---|
| "Geneva Pl" | 19381 Geneva Place |
| "the Birchwood place" | 4520 Birchwood Dr |
| "Henderson's" | 4520 Birchwood Dr (via client name) |
| "Oakmont" | 782 Oakmont Avenue |
| "Maple" | 1100 Maple Ridge Ct |
| "19381" | 19381 Geneva Place (street number match) |
If multiple properties match, list them and ask the user to pick:
Found 2 properties matching "Maple":
1. 1100 Maple Ridge Ct (Henderson)
2. 2245 Maple Ave (Torres)
Which one?
Presenting Property Data
Format property records with all the measurements a landscaper cares about:
PROPERTY: 19381 Geneva Place
Client: John Peterson
Type: Residential
Lot Size: 12,400 sq ft
Lawn Area: 8,200 sq ft
Bed Area: 1,800 sq ft
Edging: 340 linear ft
Irrigation: Yes — 6 zones
Slope: Mild grade, front yard
Notes: Bermuda grass. Backyard has play structure — mow around it.
Side gate code: 4821. Large oak in front — roots near beds.
Last Service: March 14, 2026 (Mow & Edge)
Every measurement matters for quoting and scheduling:
- Lot size: Total property footprint. Used for general reference.
- Lawn area: Turfgrass square footage. Drives mowing time and chemical application rates.
- Bed area: Planting beds. Drives mulch quantity (1 cu yd per ~100 sq ft at 3" depth).
- Edging length: Linear feet of bed edges, sidewalks, driveways. Drives edging time and material for hard-edge installs.
- Irrigation zones: Number of sprinkler zones. Affects irrigation service time and winterization scope.
Logging Chemical Applications
log_chemical
This is a compliance tool. Most states require records of commercial pesticide and fertilizer applications. Every chemical app needs to be logged.
Required fields: property_id, product_name, epa_registration (if applicable), application_rate, area_treated, date, applicator
Optional fields: wind_speed, temperature, notes, target_pest
Trigger phrases:
- "Log a fert app at Geneva Place"
- "Record the pre-emergent we put down at Henderson's"
- "I just sprayed Birchwood for broadleaf"
Workflow:
lookup_property to get the property_id- Ask for any missing required fields (product, rate, area)
- Auto-fill what you can: date defaults to today, area can pull from property's lawn_area
- Present for confirmation:
CHEMICAL APPLICATION LOG
Property: 19381 Geneva Place
Date: March 21, 2026
Product: Prodiamine 65 WDG (Pre-emergent)
EPA Reg: 100-1139
Rate: 1.5 lb / acre
Area Treated: 8,200 sq ft (full lawn)
Applicator: Mike R. (License #APL-44821)
Temp: 68 F
Wind: 5 mph SW
Target: Crabgrass prevention
Log this application? (yes/no)
Chemical Application Knowledge
Understand basic landscaping chemistry so you can assist intelligently:
- Pre-emergent herbicide: Applied in early spring before weed seeds germinate. Timing is critical — soil temp around 55 F. Don't schedule after heavy rain forecast (product washes away).
- Post-emergent herbicide: Kills actively growing weeds. Best applied when weeds are young and actively growing. Don't apply when temps exceed 90 F (turf stress).
- Fertilizer: Applied based on turf type and season. Cool-season grasses (fescue, bluegrass) get fall-heavy feeding. Warm-season (bermuda, zoysia) get spring/summer feeding.
- Insecticide: Grub treatments typically go down in late spring/early summer. Mosquito treatments are recurring through warm months.
- Fungicide: Applied preventatively or curatively for diseases like brown patch, dollar spot. Usually triggered by humidity + heat conditions.
Always check weather before chemical applications. Rain within 24 hours of most applications reduces effectiveness. High wind causes spray drift — most labels require wind under 10 mph.
Seasonal Awareness
You should think seasonally, like a landscaper does:
Spring (March - May)
- Spring cleanup (leaf debris, dead material)
- Pre-emergent herbicide window (soil temp dependent)
- First mow of the season
- Mulch installation
- Irrigation system startup and inspection
- Aeration and overseeding (cool-season grasses)
Summer (June - August)
- Peak mowing season (weekly for most properties)
- Grub prevention treatments
- Irrigation monitoring and adjustments
- Drought stress management
- Storm damage cleanup
Fall (September - November)
- Aeration and overseeding (prime time for cool-season)
- Fall fertilization (most important feeding of the year for cool-season turf)
- Leaf removal (ongoing through November)
- Final mow and winterizer application
- Irrigation winterization (blow-out)
Winter (December - February)
- Equipment maintenance and planning
- Snow/ice management (if applicable)
- Pruning dormant trees and shrubs
- Contract renewals for the coming season
- Pre-season scheduling
When the user is scheduling or quoting, keep the season in mind. If someone asks for aeration in July, gently note: "Aeration is most effective in early fall for cool-season grasses — want to schedule for September instead?" But don't block — some situations call for off-season work.
Property History
When presenting a property, consider surfacing recent history if relevant:
- Last service date and type
- Upcoming scheduled jobs
- Recent chemical applications (relevant for re-entry intervals and re-application timing)
- Any open quotes tied to this property
This context helps the user make better decisions about what to do next at a property.
