Ai Garden Design

SKILL.md

# AI Garden Design

Landscape planning, plant selection, seasonal care, urban gardening, and permaculture principles for gardens of all sizes and climates.

## Core Capabilities

### 1. Garden Planning
- Site analysis: sun exposure, soil type, drainage, microclimates
- Style selection: cottage, formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, tropical
- Hardscape integration: paths, patios, walls, water features
- Zoning: entertainment, growing, composting, relaxation areas

### 2. Plant Selection
- Climate zone matching, frost dates, heat tolerance
- Trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, bulbs, climbers
- Companion planting, succession planting, guild design
- Native plants, pollinator-friendly species, drought-tolerant options

### 3. Seasonal Care
- Spring: pruning, dividing, fertilizing, planting schedule
- Summer: watering strategies, mulching, pest management
- Autumn: bulb planting, leaf management, winter prep
- Winter: tool maintenance, seed catalog planning, structure pruning

### 4. Urban & Small Space
- Container gardening: pot selection, soil mixes, drainage
- Vertical gardening: trellises, living walls, hanging baskets
- Balcony and rooftop garden design
- Community garden participation, allotment tips

### 5. Specialized Gardens
- Vegetable garden: crop rotation, raised beds, season extension
- Herb garden: culinary and medicinal herbs
- Cut flower garden: succession blooming for continuous harvest
- Water-wise xeriscaping, rain garden design
- Wildlife garden: bird, butterfly, bee habitat creation