Changelog & Updates

Stay up to date with the latest features, improvements, and bug fixes for AI Yard Design.

Releases are labeled vMAJOR.MINOR.PATCH (semantic versioning). The date is the release date.

• 2026-05-21 · v1.5.0 📋 Best quality: 3-part design sheet with localized DIY planning list One taller image on /generate when you choose Best quality—ideal at 2K or 4K for readable text.
  - Your design (top): Clean final render with no numbers—easy to compare with your upload.
  - Item numbers (middle): Same layout with circles 1–8 on plants—matches the list below.
  - DIY planning list (bottom): Rows in # | Buy as | Qty | Spot | Care format—mostly plants, plus up to two brief hardscape lines.
  - Location drives language: Fill Location and the bottom strip uses that place’s language, a friendly place label, and local nursery/search names (not the website UI language).
  - Framing: Yard photos keep your upload aspect ratio (letterbox when needed) for fair before/after comparison.
  - Result tools: Click the image for full size; Download and Share; use 2K/4K for sharper sheet text.
  - On-page guide: Short labels above the result explain the three parts (not drawn inside the AI image).
  Note: Quick preview stays a single clean image with no sheet. Replaces the earlier above-image plant label experiment for Best quality. AI output may vary—regenerate if needed.
• 2026-04-14 · v1.4.0 🪑 Patio & Terrace on the yard generator: New area type for hardscape, outdoor furniture, and patio-scale layouts.
  - New Area Type tab: Choose Patio on /generate next to Front Yard, Backyard, Garden, Side Yard, and Pool & Spa.
  - Eight layout presets: Outdoor Dining, Lounge & Fire Feature, Pergola & Covered Patio, Modern Minimal, Mediterranean Courtyard, Small Urban Terrace, Poolside Patio, and Garden-Adjacent Patio.
  - Deep link: Open with Patio pre-selected via /generate/patio (legacy ?area=patio redirects here).
• 2026-03-10 · v1.3.0 🌿 Plant name labels on generated designs: Make it easier to understand and implement AI-generated planting plans.
  - Plant labels above the image: Both the main yard generator and the large-scale landscape generator can now place plant name labels just above the top edge of the image, with thin leader lines down to each plant.
  - Plants only: Labels are strictly limited to plants; buildings, pavements, furniture, people, and other non-plant elements are never labeled.
• 2025-03-09 · v1.2.0 🌍 Location & climate-aware designs: AI now uses your location so plant and material suggestions fit your local climate.
  - Location on Generate page: New optional field for your location (e.g. city, region, country); designs use it to suggest climate-appropriate plants and materials.
  - Auto-detection: We softly estimate your location from your connection so the field can be pre-filled; you can edit or leave it blank.
  - Across the site: Homepage hero, area landing pages, About, FAQ, and Pricing now highlight climate-aware design as a key benefit.
• 2025-10-07 🎨 Fine-tune Design Feature: New secondary generation feature for personalized landscape customization.
  - Material Adjustment: Easily change pathway materials (stone, wood, concrete, gravel, etc.)
  - Plant Addition: Select various plant elements to add (trees, flowers, lawn, herbs, etc.)
  - Feature Enhancement: Add special features (lighting, seating, water features, fire pit, etc.)
  - Real-time Preview: All selections are displayed in real-time in the input box for easy review and modification
  - Smart Generation: Click "Fine-tune Design" to generate new designs based on your adjustments
• 2025-07-25 🆕 Blog Section Launched: New comprehensive blog featuring landscape design inspiration and professional tips.
  - Added "Blog" link to main navigation for easy access
  - Homepage now showcases latest articles with beautiful card layout
  - Articles cover front yard landscaping ideas, backyard design inspiration, garden retreat concepts, and more
  
• 2025-07-20 Homepage carousel upgraded: Now showcases AI-generated design results grouped by area type (Front Yard, Back Yard), with each card displaying a specific style or function.
  
• 2025-07-10 Major upgrade: Added detailed design options for Front Yard, Backyard, Garden, and Pool & Spa.
  - Users can now select specific yard areas (Front Yard, Backyard, Garden Retreat, Pool & Spa, Entertainment Area) for AI-powered landscape redesign.
  - Each area type provides tailored customization options, including style, elements, plants, features, and layout.
  - Image generation upgraded to inpaint mode for more realistic, seamless results.
• 2025-06-28 Added download feature for before/after images, improved browser compatibility.
• 2025-06-15 Performance optimization, bug fixes, and UI polish.
• 2025-06-01 Launched AI Yard Design Generator with front yard, backyard, and garden support.