--- title: Landscaping - A Quick Takeoff How To description: How to perform a landscaping or Landscape takeoff --- [Skip to content](https://knowledgebase.planhub.com/knowledge/landscaping-a-quick-takeoff-how-to#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Submit a Ticket](https://knowledgebase.planhub.com/knowledge/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) ![NEW\_PlanHub\_Logo\_Navy.png\]](https://knowledgebase.planhub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Design/PH%20Logos/NEW%202024%20PH%20Logos/NEW_PlanHub_Logo_Navy.png?height=40&name=NEW_PlanHub_Logo_Navy.png) - [Have an Issue? Submit a Ticket](https://knowledgebase.planhub.com/knowledge/kb-tickets/new) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Have an Issue? Submit a Ticket](https://knowledgebase.planhub.com/knowledge/kb-tickets/new) - English Show submenu for translations - [Submit a Ticket](https://knowledgebase.planhub.com/knowledge/kb-tickets/new) What can we help you with? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. 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[How to Set A Scale](https://knowledgebase.planhub.com/knowledge/how-to-set-the-scale-in-planhub-takeoff?hsLang=en) [How to Begin a Takeoff In PlanHub](https://knowledgebase.planhub.com/knowledge/how-to-start-a-takeoff-from-project-in-planhub?hs_preview=CWKDPlzZ-199248611159&hsLang=en) --- Landscaping takeoffs are fast and efficient using PlanHub’s takeoff tools. With just three tools—**Linear Line**, **Area Multi Point**, and **Count Tool**—you’ll quickly measure edging, fence lines, planting beds, mulch areas, and tally up individual plants. Here’s how to use each tool step by step. Prerequisites: You need a subscription or trial that includes Takeoff to measure plans, export a plan into Takeoff, and set the scale. Then you can begin measuring. [How to Set A Scale](https://knowledgebase.planhub.com/knowledge/how-to-set-the-scale-in-planhub-takeoff?hsLang=en) [How to Begin a Takeoff In PlanHub](https://knowledgebase.planhub.com/knowledge/how-to-start-a-takeoff-from-project-in-planhub?hs_preview=CWKDPlzZ-199248611159&hsLang=en) --- ### Measure Edging, Fences, and Retaining Walls with the Linear Line Tool **Step 1:** Click the **Linear** button on the toolbar: - Click **Line** - Enter a name for the measurement - Click **Set** ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/165ab916-82b8-41f1-abde-e4f9a9a07f2c/bb344926-81be-46d4-8bd2-2c7d242f6834/images/ca2bd6d3-3529-4ab5-9ab3-2b9833019bc7.gif) **Step 2:** Begin measuring: - Move your cursor to the starting point on the plan. - Left click once to start drawing your line. - Left click at each corner to change direction - Double left click on the final point to end the section ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/165ab916-82b8-41f1-abde-e4f9a9a07f2c/bb344926-81be-46d4-8bd2-2c7d242f6834/images/80e6a4c6-b965-4a91-8553-aee7846f6930.gif) **Step 3:** To add more sections to the same measurement result: - Click the **Continue** switch on the measurement result - Repeat the same process to measure as in **Step 2** - Left click to start a new section - Click at each corner and double left click to finish new segments - Turn the continue switch off with a click when done ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/165ab916-82b8-41f1-abde-e4f9a9a07f2c/bb344926-81be-46d4-8bd2-2c7d242f6834/images/c194cfcf-3990-4daa-a960-c09a53b9a314.png) **Step 4:** See your total linear measurement in the panel on the right side of the page. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/165ab916-82b8-41f1-abde-e4f9a9a07f2c/bb344926-81be-46d4-8bd2-2c7d242f6834/images/bfac6c07-5df6-4b2a-8e6b-619d6706af06.png) --- ### Measure Square Feet of Planting Beds, Sod, and Mulch Areas with Area Multi Point **Step 1:** Measure Areas: - Click Area on the toolbar - Select MultiPoint - Enter a name for the measurement - Select a color if you like - Click **Set** to begin ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/165ab916-82b8-41f1-abde-e4f9a9a07f2c/bb344926-81be-46d4-8bd2-2c7d242f6834/images/2ba500b2-4e53-402a-b512-94d2694c4faa.gif) **Step 2:** Begin measuring: - Left click at the starting point of the area - Left click at each corner to outline the space - Double left click to end the measurement ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/165ab916-82b8-41f1-abde-e4f9a9a07f2c/bb344926-81be-46d4-8bd2-2c7d242f6834/images/b1b3c08c-c282-4e8c-a81b-184105dd57a9.gif) **Step 3:** The square foot measurement appears on the right side of the page. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/165ab916-82b8-41f1-abde-e4f9a9a07f2c/bb344926-81be-46d4-8bd2-2c7d242f6834/images/fdd10785-9036-4272-8cfa-88e1001c97de.png) **Step 4:** Click the **plus symbol** to also see the linear perimeter of your measured area. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/165ab916-82b8-41f1-abde-e4f9a9a07f2c/bb344926-81be-46d4-8bd2-2c7d242f6834/images/caad04e1-18f0-404d-97ef-ccbe686ba7a2.gif) --- ### Tally Plants and Objects with the Count Tool **Step 1:** Begin Measuring: - Click the **Count** button on the toolbar - Name your count - Select a color - Choose a symbol - Click Set to begin measuring ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/165ab916-82b8-41f1-abde-e4f9a9a07f2c/bb344926-81be-46d4-8bd2-2c7d242f6834/images/a9650fbe-73ce-4add-ae6e-92e1202d0ccd.gif) **Step 2:** Hover over each object and left click once to place the count symbol. Repeat until all the similar object have been marked. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/165ab916-82b8-41f1-abde-e4f9a9a07f2c/bb344926-81be-46d4-8bd2-2c7d242f6834/images/2de00816-a96b-49e6-a216-ff9415237207.gif) **Step 3:** Each click places a symbol where you marked, and a running tally updates on the right side of the page. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/165ab916-82b8-41f1-abde-e4f9a9a07f2c/bb344926-81be-46d4-8bd2-2c7d242f6834/images/c65d6b86-825c-4dc1-8fda-186c0ed00649.png) PlanHub’s takeoff tools keep landscaping estimates organized and accurate. 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