No review of landscape designing software would be complete without mentioning Punch Landscape Design. You can do 3D walkthroughs of your designs. The current Windows version is for but Mac users still have to use the version. You can also build retaining walls, import photos or backgrounds and simulate how your plants will look in years to come.
We also like the way you can zone plants together and then move them around collectively. One of the stand out features of Home Designer Suite is the Outdoor Kitchen Designer which allows you to choose from name brand appliances and furnishings. There are specific tools for terrain planning with the ability to account for elevation, contours and show lot setback requirements to neighbors or professional landscape designers.
If you need herbs and vegetables, you can also purchase additional packs for a few dollars. You can even simulate how the plants will look during different seasons.
