Any suggestions for good garden planning t ype of software? I used to have a
Geoff Hamilton some years ago which I found very poor and wonder if today's
versions are better?

Phil

Phil20/12/03 12:15 pmreply to


Any suggestions for good garden planning t ype of software? I used to have a
Geoff Hamilton some years ago which I found very poor and wonder if today's
versions are better?

Phil


This question gets asked quite often here and the general consensus seems
always to be that a pencil and a piece of paper is still the best method.
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Phil20/12/03 12:15 pmreply to


Any suggestions for good garden planning t ype of software? I used to
have a
Geoff Hamilton some years ago which I found very poor and wonder if
today's
versions are better?

Phil


This question gets asked quite often here and the general consensus seems
always to be that a pencil and a piece of paper is still the best method.
--

Sacha

I'm not surprised as I am a constant doodler.

How about software that shortlists suggestions for planting, by size or
season or colour type of thing?

Phil

On Sat, 20 Dec 2003 12:35:34 +0000, Sacha
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Phil20/12/03 12:15 pmreply to
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Any suggestions for good garden planning t ype of software? I used to have a
Geoff Hamilton some years ago which I found very poor and wonder if today's
versions are better?

Phil


This question gets asked quite often here and the general consensus seems
always to be that a pencil and a piece of paper is still the best method.

Unless you can use and have a copy of Autocad.
--
Martin

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Phil20/12/03 12:15 pmreply to


Any suggestions for good garden planning t ype of software? I used to
have a
Geoff Hamilton some years ago which I found very poor and wonder if
today's
versions are better?

Phil


This question gets asked quite often here and the general consensus
seems
always to be that a pencil and a piece of paper is still the best
method.
--

Sacha

I'm not surprised as I am a constant doodler.

How about software that shortlists suggestions for planting, by size or
season or colour type of thing?

Phil



I think what's needed is a comprehensive plant database where you can search
on all the parameters you've mentioned, size, season of interest, colours
and a whole load of other things as well such as soil type, hardiness and
more I won't mention though you'll get my drift.
Now that'd be the piece of software I'd be interested in.
As for planning and design ... maybe a few graphical representations and
photos of types of gardens to inspire, but eventually that part is down to
the planner/designer as that's the artistry.
L

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Phil20/12/03 12:15 pmreply to


Any suggestions for good garden planning t ype of software? I used to
have a
Geoff Hamilton some years ago which I found very poor and wonder if
today's
versions are better?

Phil


This question gets asked quite often here and the general consensus seems
always to be that a pencil and a piece of paper is still the best method.
--

Sacha
(remove the 'x' to email me)

I have never used one (or wanted to!) but someone recently emailed me a
garden layout sketch done on one (asking for planting suggestions) and I
found it easier to visualise than some of the descriptions I sometimes get!
:~)
--
Charlie, gardening in Cornwall.
http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk
Holders of National Plant Collection of Clematis viticella (cvs)

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Phil20/12/03 12:15 pmreply to


Any suggestions for good garden planning t ype of software? I used
to
have a
Geoff Hamilton some years ago which I found very poor and wonder if
today's
versions are better?

Phil


This question gets asked quite often here and the general consensus
seems
always to be that a pencil and a piece of paper is still the best
method.
--

Sacha

I'm not surprised as I am a constant doodler.

How about software that shortlists suggestions for planting, by size or
season or colour type of thing?

Phil



I think what's needed is a comprehensive plant database where you can
search
on all the parameters you've mentioned, size, season of interest, colours
and a whole load of other things as well such as soil type, hardiness and
more I won't mention though you'll get my drift.
Now that'd be the piece of software I'd be interested in.
As for planning and design ... maybe a few graphical representations and
photos of types of gardens to inspire, but eventually that part is down to
the planner/designer as that's the artistry.
L

The RHS are claiming to have such a beast up and running on their web site
(haven't been and looked yet so no idea how good it is)

--
Charlie, gardening in Cornwall.
http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk
Holders of National Plant Collection of Clematis viticella (cvs)

Charlie Pridham20/12/03 5:23

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I have never used one (or wanted to!) but someone recently emailed me a
garden layout sketch done on one (asking for planting suggestions) and I
found it easier to visualise than some of the descriptions I sometimes get!
:~)

Ahhh. Descriptions. Dear heaven above - descriptions. ;-((

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Any suggestions for good garden planning t ype of software? I used
to
have a
Geoff Hamilton some years ago which I found very poor and wonder
if
today's
versions are better?

Phil


This question gets asked quite often here and the general consensus
seems
always to be that a pencil and a piece of paper is still the best
method.
--

Sacha

I'm not surprised as I am a constant doodler.

How about software that shortlists suggestions for planting, by size
or
season or colour type of thing?

Phil



I think what's needed is a comprehensive plant database where you can
search
on all the parameters you've mentioned, size, season of interest,
colours
and a whole load of other things as well such as soil type, hardiness
and
more I won't mention though you'll get my drift.
Now that'd be the piece of software I'd be interested in.
As for planning and design ... maybe a few graphical representations and
photos of types of gardens to inspire, but eventually that part is down
to
the planner/designer as that's the artistry.
L

The RHS are claiming to have such a beast up and running on their web site
(haven't been and looked yet so no idea how good it is)

--
Charlie, gardening in Cornwall.
http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk
Holders of National Plant Collection of Clematis viticella (cvs)



From what I've seen at the RHS website, whilst it's okay (ish) I wouldn't
really rate it ... I found the BBCs garden site a whole lot more easier
et.al.
One of the major problems with plant websites is the lack of photos as well.
L