Gadden - Garden & Landscaping Elementor Template Kit

Gadden is a premium Elementor Template Kit tailored for garden designers, landscaping companies, lawn care services, and florists.1 It is highly regarded for its earthy, professional aesthetic and its ability to function without needing an Elementor Pro license, making it a cost-effective choice for small businesses.2

1. What’s Included in the Kit?

The kit comes with 15+ pre-designed templates that cover all the essential pages for a service-based landscaping business:

Homepages: Multiple variations featuring hero sections for "Get a Quote" and service showcases.

Services: Dedicated layouts for Lawn Care, Garden Design, and Maintenance.

Portfolio: A grid-style layout to display before-and-after photos of landscaping projects.

About Us: A clean page to introduce your team and company history.

Contact & Booking: Integrated forms for lead generation.3

Header & Footer: Pre-designed global site parts (no Pro required).

2. Technical Requirements

Unlike some "Full Site Kits" that require Elementor Pro, Gadden uses a combination of the free Elementor version and popular free addons:

Elementor (Free): Core page builder.4

ElementsKit Lite: Used for the header, footer, and advanced widgets like carousels.

Essential Addons for Elementor: Adds extra creative elements like price tables or team flip-boxes.5

MetForm: Power the contact and quote request forms.6

Elementor Header & Footer Builder: Ensures you can manage your site's navigation without the Pro Theme Builder.7

3. Installation Guide

To get the Gadden kit up and running, follow these steps:

Base Theme: Install the free Hello Elementor theme for the best performance.8

Import Tool: Install the free Envato Elements plugin from the WordPress repository.9

Upload Kit: Go to Elements > Installed Kits and upload your Gadden .zip file.10

Install Requirements: Click the "Install Requirements" banner to automatically activate all the plugins listed in Section 2.11

Import Order: * First, import Global Kit Styles (this sets the greens, browns, and typography).12

Then, import the individual pages one by one.

Setup Header/Footer: Navigate to ElementsKit > Header Footer to activate the pre-designed Gadden header for your entire site.

4. Key Design Advantages

SEO Friendly: Clean code structure that helps your landscaping business rank on Google.

Mobile Optimized: The "Service" grids are designed to stack perfectly on smartphones, which is how most local customers will find you.

Image Placeholders: Note that the demo images are often from Envato Elements; you will need to replace them with your own high-resolution garden photography to avoid licensing issues.13

Comparison: Gadden vs. Gerdan

Feature

Gadden

Gerdan

Elementor Pro

Not Required

Not Required

Primary Vibe

Professional & Corporate

Modern & Minimalist

Best For

Large Landscaping Firms

Independent Gardeners

Would you like me to help you set up the "Get a Quote" form using MetForm, or would you like to explore other landscaping kits that include a WooCommerce shop?