Frequently Asked Questions

Our system incorporates multiple professional landscape design styles, each meticulously modeled with their distinctive characteristics:

• Modern Minimalist: Clean lines, geometric shapes, and curated plant selections
• English Garden: Lush plantings with romantic, slightly wild aesthetics
• Mediterranean: Drought-tolerant plants, terracotta elements, and warm color palettes
• Japanese Zen: Balanced compositions, gravel, carefully placed stones, and manicured plants
• Tropical Resort: Lush foliage, vibrant colors, and resort-inspired amenities
• American Traditional: Classic suburban aesthetics with defined borders and familiar elements
• Southwest Desert: Xeriscape principles with desert-adapted plants and earth tones
• Nordic Minimalist: Simple, functional design with natural materials and hardy plants

Each style is implemented with authentic materials, spatial arrangements, and plant selections appropriate to that tradition.

Our climate adaptation system is what truly sets our platform apart. When you upload your yard photo, our AI analyzes your location's climate data including:

• Precipitation patterns and annual rainfall
• Temperature ranges and frost dates
• Growing zones and native plant ecosystems
• Soil types common in your region
• Sunlight patterns and seasonal variations

Based on this analysis, the system adjusts plant selections and landscape elements to ensure they're appropriate for your specific climate. This creates designs that are not only beautiful but also sustainable, requiring less maintenance and resources while having a higher implementation success rate.

Our design process follows these steps:

1. Upload Photo: Submit a photo of your yard or garden
2. Choose Style: Select from our professional design styles
3. Select Area: Use our selection tools to specify exactly where you want changes
4. Generate Design: Our AI creates a custom design visualization based on your inputs
5. Refine (Premium): Make targeted modifications to specific elements
6. Export: Download high-resolution images to share or implement

The entire process from upload to initial design typically takes less than a minute, allowing you to experiment with multiple styles and approaches quickly.

Our plant recommendations are based on extensive horticultural databases and regional growing guides. The system considers your climate zone, soil conditions likely present in your region, and the specific requirements of each plant species. Premium users receive detailed plant lists that include:

• Common and botanical names
• Growth habits and mature sizes
• Water and sunlight requirements
• Seasonal characteristics
• Native alternatives when available

While our recommendations are scientifically sound, we always suggest consulting with local nurseries for final plant selections, as microclimate variations can affect plant performance.

Our platform utilizes several advanced AI technologies working in concert:

• Computer Vision: Analyzes your existing yard, identifying features like structures, trees, and hardscaping
• Generative AI: Creates new design visualizations based on professional design principles
• Machine Learning: Continually improves results based on expert feedback and successful implementations
• Style Transfer: Applies specific design aesthetics while maintaining physical constraints of your space
• Climate Data Integration: Incorporates regional climate information to ensure appropriate plant selection

These technologies work together to create designs that are both visually stunning and practically implementable.

Our platform offers several sophisticated selection tools:

• Lasso Tool: Freehand selection for irregular areas
• Magic Wand: Intelligent selection that automatically detects similar areas
• Rectangle/Ellipse: Geometric selections for defined areas
• Brush Tool: Variable-size brush for detailed selection
• Smart Selection (Premium): AI-assisted selection that recognizes landscape features

These tools allow you to precisely indicate which areas of your yard you want to redesign. Our system preserves structures and features you want to keep while replacing only the selected areas with new design elements.

For optimal results, we recommend the following:

• Resolution: Minimum 1920x1080px, higher is better
• Format: JPEG or PNG (JPG preferred)
• Lighting: Even, natural daylight without harsh shadows
• Angle: Eye-level or slightly elevated perspective
• Coverage: Wide view capturing the entire area to be designed
• Clarity: Sharp focus without blur or excessive motion

Our system can process photos that don't meet all these criteria, but following these guidelines will result in more accurate and detailed design visualizations.

We implement comprehensive data protection measures:

• All uploaded images are stored with end-to-end encryption
• Your designs are only accessible to your account
• We process design data on secure, isolated servers
• Location data is used only for climate adaptation and never shared
• You can delete all your data permanently at any time
• We maintain strict access controls and security protocols

We never sell your personal information or design data to third parties and comply with global data protection regulations.

Our designs are created with practical implementation in mind. Here are ways to bring your design to life:

• DIY Approach: Use our detailed plant lists and material recommendations as a shopping guide
• Professional Implementation: Share your design with landscapers who can translate the visual concept into reality
• Phased Implementation: Break down the design into manageable sections to complete over time
• Material Substitution: Use our material recommendations as a starting point, but feel free to substitute with locally available alternatives

Premium users receive implementation guides with suggested order of operations and practical considerations for each design element.

Our hardscaping and material recommendations are based on professional landscape architecture principles and regional availability. Each design includes specifications for:

• Paving materials with texture and color suggestions
• Wall and border elements with construction considerations
• Decking and structural materials appropriate for your climate
• Decorative elements that complement the overall design style
• Lighting recommendations to enhance the space

While our AI generates visually accurate representations, specific engineering requirements for structures like retaining walls or water features should be reviewed by qualified professionals before construction.

Absolutely! Our platform offers several ways to refine your design:

• Style Variations: Generate alternative versions in the same style
• Element Selection: Use our selection tools to modify specific areas
• Plant Substitution: Swap suggested plants for alternatives
• Color Adjustments: Modify color schemes for hardscaping elements
• Feature Addition/Removal: Add or remove specific landscape features

Premium users can access our advanced personalization tools for more granular control over design elements, allowing for truly customized results that perfectly match your vision.

Our platform allows you to indicate specific site conditions that influence design:

• Slope and Elevation: Tag areas with significant grade changes
• Shade Patterns: Mark areas with full sun, partial shade, or full shade
• Soil Conditions: Indicate known soil issues (clay, sandy, etc.)
• Drainage Concerns: Highlight areas with poor drainage
• Existing Features: Mark elements that must remain (utilities, large trees)

Premium users can access our detailed site analysis tool that helps identify potential challenges and opportunities specific to your property, ensuring designs work harmoniously with your unique conditions.