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Last post 09-03-2012 2:17 PM by Joe Harper. 59 replies.

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  • 04/12/2009 09:14 AM
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    • NeilB
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    Since then we've made our latest updated multi plant list 3,500 plant version with 9,000 images. (updated 2009)

    We had a lot of interest from students and Garden Designers who wanted the ability to make multiple plant lists - so we've made a version that will do this. The CD-ROM is still easy to use and finds or identifies plants by selecting any combination of colour, aspect, height, month/season, Latin and common name. You can add notes to individual plants and print them with images. 

    The CD-ROM will work on both PC & MAC computers. Pentium 2 and above Vista,  MAC OS 8.6 and above incl Leopard and Snowleopard

    The Complete Gardens CD-ROM's are stocked by the RHS Wisley as well as their online shop

    If you'd like to get more info please have a look at http://www.complete-gardens.co.uk/shop/shop-gardening-product.php?id=80

    Multi list garden software
  • 04/12/2009 09:53 AM
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    • Nicola
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    Hi all, 

    Gardening Which has just reviewed 8 of the best garden design software packages. Gardening Which December 2009 page 32. It is worth a read. We are delighted to have been voted their only Best Buy! Over the moon!

    It worth a read to get a view of all the products currently on the market.

    Best regards

    Nicola

    http://www.shootgardening.co.uk/
  • 04/12/2009 10:07 PM
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    It's good to know that Which have decided to do a review of the Garden Design software because they all seem to be made in America yet the box covers hide the fact that they are made the USA. I imagine this would be very annoying to the British gardener.
    Amazon are a good place to look as they have numerous real customer reviews. Look in the Software section and type 'garden design. A list of Garden Design software products are listed in 'Best Sellers' and review ranking.
    I personally prefer to use a simple pencil and paper to design my garden and then use the plant finder and pruning  guide CD-ROM to find plants to create seasonal colour.
    I often get asked which is the Best Garden Design software? and  have been told by Garden Design Lecturers that Vector works is very good http://www.vectorworks.uk.com It is aimed at students and professional Garden Designers. They run popular and friendly courses.
     
    For  a very good and free Garden Design software have a look at the BBC web site http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/design/ They have Virtual Gardens, planting styles and Designer interviews where you can get advice from the professionals.
     
  • 05/12/2009 01:24 PM
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    Yippee! The Gardening Which reviews are now online:-) Read them here:

    http://www.which.co.uk/reviews-ns/garden-design-software/best-buy-garden-design-software/index.jsp

    Have a lovely weekend all,

    Nicola

  • 05/12/2009 04:31 PM
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    It's a shame you have to sign up to read the Which articles. I'm sure that Which is secure but one hears on the News that many sites are bogus and so best not give your credit card details on line. I gather that even sites that have .co.uk they are in fact run from China.

    The good thing with the BBC is it's free and you don't have to give credit card details out http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/design/ 

     
  • 06/12/2009 01:10 PM
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    The BBC is considered to be fun, but is simple and not advanced enough to be practical. It has around 80 plants, whereas we have 10,000. We'll also add any plants that are missing for you too, so it is exactly right for your garden. It is free to try so hope people give it a go and decide for themselves:-)
  • 06/12/2009 03:18 PM
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    8o plants doesn't sound very much. Maybe they've choses plant types to cover most gardeners needs rather than try to include the 73,000+ varieties.

    Looking on the internet there seem to be more British made Garden Design software which is great. The one from Marshalls looks good http://www.marshalls.co.uk/transform/garden_visualiser/

    I'll see if I can find more to add to the list
  • 06/12/2009 04:46 PM
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    • miranda
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    Nicola:

    The BBC is considered to be fun, but is simple and not advanced enough to be practical.

     

    Personally, I've found the BBC's materials to be extremely useful and very helpful when I was studying. Also, I believe the '80' refers to plant areas, not individual plants. 

     
  • 08/12/2009 12:42 PM
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     Nicola,

    Would you be so kind as to tell us the top 8 software packages were that Which? had voted please? It would save me havin to sign up and pay out! Many thanks.

  • 08/12/2009 12:46 PM
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     I have seen good reports for Google SketchUp, free to download from.....Google!

  • 08/12/2009 01:51 PM
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    Hi willowman - I think it is OK for me to tell you the names of the packages but for the reviews I will leave that for Which to tell you about or for you to try them yourself. They have approved our using the 'Best Buy' accolade in our own website, press etc, so I know it OK to mention we were rated top. The packages were Shoot, BBC Virtual Garden, Marshalls, Showoff Virtual Landscape Designer, Garden Design Pro/Google Sketch-Up, Ideal Home 3D Landscape Design 12 & Delux 12, and Your 3D Garden Designer Delux Editon. I would encourage you to try as many as you can. Many thanks Nicola
  • 09/12/2009 06:20 PM
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     Thank you Nicola and congratulations. I would love to be able to try all the different software packages but l think it would work out expensive. I will have a look at yours when l have some time. Thanks again.

  • 02/02/2010 03:03 PM
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    You may also have a look at the application I recently launched, which helps you create quite pretty garden visualisations. It runs directly in web browser so no installation is required. If you're interested here is the link: GardenPuzzle - garden design tool .

    I'd appreciate your feedback,

    Regards,
    Marek

  • 29/11/2010 11:03 AM
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    Yes.  I've added some audiovisual demos to my website so that you can see how easy the interactive plant finder and pruning guide works.

    You simply select any combination of flower / leaf colour, height, month, soil type and name. The best plants to suit your requirements are displayed within seconds.

    Demos page http://www.complete-gardens.co.uk/gardening-cdrom/cdrom-demos-gardening-software-cdrom.php

    Find plants by their Characteristics http://www.complete-gardens.co.uk/gardening-cdrom/cdrom_demos_find_plants_by_characteristics.php

    Making plant lists http://www.complete-gardens.co.uk/gardening-cdrom/cdrom_demos_plant_list.php

    If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me

    best wishes

    neil 01865 512561

  • 09/03/2012 02:17 PM
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    • Joe Harper
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    Hi happygolucky, There are actually a host of software options for garden design. Google SketchUp is free and extremely powerfull - http://sketchup.google.com/ It has a fairly large plant library so you should find what you're looking for. You can see a few examples of the designs I've done using SketchUp on my website - http://www.dimensionsgardendesign.co.uk Hope this helps :)