TierramadreLandscape.com

That you can upload maybe a picture of your property from all angles and see how different things would look on it...like trees, fences, bushes, that sort of thing??

I use a program "3D Landscape" by 'Books That Work', but there are several similar programs. Most such programs require you to enter some basic details like dimensions and relative height, and they'll render a basic property plot that you can drop in plants, fences and the like. The more effort you spend on entry, the better the result usually.

eBay has programs from $1 to $15 (most plus shipping), but I would suggest you
(a) go to your local library and see what they have, usually you can use such software as part of your normal media checkout ($0)
(b) ask your friends & family, one or more may have a program that they'll just give you ($0)
(c) check in your area for discount, salvage and electronics stores; many will have racks of software programs ($1-5)

An alternative is to use a photo manipulation program, like PhotoShop Elements ($100), IrfanView ($0) or whatever. Take a digital photo of your house/property and then use the graphics program to plop in plants, fences etc.

Good luck!

2008-10-08 16:37:00 by thickasthieves

A quick tutorial of how to get started using Punch! Home and Landscape Designer. Shows just how easy it is to create your home using the Quick ...

Sadly none that is worth a penny. If you have a County State Extension Office ( It is a State College Extension Service) in your area you can contact them or go there to utilize the latest info they have. Many offer both the computer system you are looking for and the help in using it provided you go during the day.
If you are looking to place a large investment in your landscape you may think of purchasing a 50-60 dollar progam CD. These will generally tell you what, where, and whens. In addition they will also alert you to the maintenance needs and costs.
Another rather cheap and invaluable resource is your local Library or Bookstore. Try to get Wyman's Ency. Of (Gard-Landscape - it changes in countries). This book will walk you through every single plant and maintenance of them.

2007-03-03 05:32:58 by sd_sa

Price: $29.99 $22.77

Intuitive interface provides you with tools to plan, visualize and execute your home design ideas
View various remodeling options using the wide variety of material templates
Choose from thousands of furnishings, textures, and color combinations

The Sims

but seriously

Google SketchUp can do some amazing stuff. Bonus: it's free.
http://sketchup.google.com/

2008-06-19 20:28:48 by Nader

Price: $79.99 $39.24

Polygon Deck Tool lets you specify the number of sides and automatically generate a shaped deck
Landscaping Deck Designer makes it easy to quickly design the virtual look and feel of your backyard, deck, patio, pool or any outdoor project
Water feature tools let you easily create various shaped ponds and water features or design a lake-front home

Looking for landscape software that i can import a photo of my home

try autocadd software or studio viz..xD

2008-04-04 18:46:31 by m t

I'm looking for a good home architect and landscape design software that's easy to use, has good graphics, and is fairly inexpensive.

If there are no recommendations, does anyone know a good place to find inexpensive PC software?

Thanks.

yeah, check out 3dhome architect. its relatively easy, and cost very little, compared to like 1000 for autocad.

2008-01-16 14:02:06 by J.H.