any good landscape design software?
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Landscape Design Software for Mac
Comments (2)I am looking for the same thing! The only thing I found (ConceptDraw) seemed too complicated to be easily utilized, and didn't allow photo uploads, which is the feature I most want right now. What I really want is the Punch one, but for a Mac. Doesn't exist. :(...See MoreLandscape design software : Realtime Landscaping
Comments (13)What if, Worm, no decent professional landscape designer or architect would touch your software package with a 10 foot pole? That would mean ... uh ... that those who have used your software of choice would all be ... uh ... homeowners and DIY garden designers. Except the experienced, creative homeowner garden designers probably wouldn't touch the program either. If you want someone to tell you the program is great, then, okay, I volunteer. It's wonderful. It solved every problem I've ever had. Well, I couldn't really figure out what the heck I was doing, but I'm assured by people in the know that my work with this program is a strong example of what it can do. Now, you have several responses in this thread from real pros and real experienced homeowners, some of whom have also taken design courses. They are in the cutting edge of landscape design. One said put "software" in the search box. You said you put the program name in and got nothing. Doesn't that tell you something ... There is a pretty good chance that there are real drawbacks to these tools ... Not just specifically, but generally. Part of the problem has to do with the way that photos trick the eye and create overly two-dimensional representations. They are too divorced from what happens on the ground. So, I'd still recommend putting "software" in the search box of this forum. Some of the discussions were at some length. Once you know the basic weaknesses of these programs, your own comfort and expertise with software evaluation should help you to know whether Realtime landscaping photo makes sense for your needs....See MoreLandscape Design Software from Costco
Comments (2)I would also appreciate some info on this program. Am also looking for a local nursery that sells scotch pine. I've had one damaged by a snowplow during the winter. They seem to be hard to find. I'd be grateful for any info. Live in east Dartmouth, N.S....See MoreBest design software for landscaper/remodeler
Comments (2)Thanks for your response! I actually just purchase Realtime Landscape Pro. It was only $100. I purchased it because the deck design portion got great ratings, and I hope to do a lot of that, but it also seems to have lots of nice features for the price. I'll probably move up to the "Architect" version of Realtime if I really like this. The Architect version is compatible with Sketchup, so I feel like having the basic, free Sketchup, Realtime, and (still have) Smartdraw will cover all my bases. I'm still a very small landscaper/remodeler, so this should be fine for a while. To answer your questions, I'd like to spend as little time as possible learning the software. I like Realtime because, for instance, it adds up the deck dimensions and tells you how much of everything you need. It's automatic whereas Smartdraw and Sketchup seem very manual. Realtime also has leaps and bounds more plant/tree options to choose from than Smartdraw and the Architect version will list all of the characteristics of each plant if you want as well, along with many other nice features....See Morelazy_gardens
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