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Masterspec
Based on CSI Masterformat®, MASTERSPEC's Landscape Architecture Library is the only comprehensive and automated specification system for use in landscape projects
www.arcomnet.com

PRO Landscape
Check out the features of this design software for landscaping professionals including photo imaging and night lighting.
www.drafix.com

3D Garden Composer
Browse garden and landscape design software including an electronic plant encyclopedia. Offers versions in English, Spanish and French.
www.gardencomposer.com

Acacia Software
Developer of Plant Master(tm) plant information software. Plant Master(tm) is used to assist in the design of landscape by supplying information about specific plants and their potential aesthetic use. Product runs on both Macintosh and IBM PC...
www.plantmaster.com

Guide to Landscape Architecture Software

Choose the choose the software for landscape design that best suits your needs
By Trisha Schulz

Landscape architecture software allows you easier manipulation of your ideas and gives you a real picture of what the end product will look like. From selecting the right plants for the area to envisioning design ideas, choosing the right professional landscape design software is key to cultivating new clients and keeping them happy.

Before you even grab your shovel or go to pick out plants, you can design a landscape without breaking a sweat. Going with professional landscape design software is valuable because it can save much time before the manual labor begins.

When it comes to choosing landscape architect software, consider the following:

1. What landscape design applications would best suit your needs?

2. How many licenses will you need and how much have you budgeted for landscape architecture design software?

3. Does the 3D architecture software come with a guarantee?

Action Steps

The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Compare 3D architecture software features When comparing 3D landscape architecture software, it's important to compare the features that each offers. More tools isn't necessarily better if truly valuable tools don't exist in the software. Some landscape design software focuses on landscaping around an actual photo while others use a computer-generated landscape. Your work habits and the process you generally follow can help you decide which concept will work better for you.

I recommend: Idea Spectrum compares four different types of software: RealTime Landscaping Architect, Landscaping Pro, Landscaping Plus and Landscaping Photo, and explains the features and price of each. To find landscape architecture software that includes plants for your particular region, check out PlantMaster.

Make sure the landscape architectural software you pick is easy to use Landscaping architect software can have the neatest features, but if it's too difficult to use it will most likely sit on a shelf. Effective, creative controls that are also easy to use will make the difference in a well-executed landscape design and make your investment worthwhile.

I recommend: Try out the software first for free. Many software companies such as SmartDraw allow a free trial. Or at least learn more about a particular software and all of its features from a tutorial such as the one at GardenComposer.com. Fully investigate whether online help is available such as a help index, support forums and other menus that can provide timely answers to questions.

Read reviews on software for landscape architecture Reputation is important to consider when it comes to choosing 3D landscape architecture software. How has the software worked for others in the field? Are there customer testimonials available? Which software boasts a best-sellers title?

I recommend: Search TopTenREVIEWS for reviews of software for landscape architecture.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

Be sure to check system requirements for the software you wish to purchase so that it is compatible with the system you already have in place.