Looking for landscape rendering for total noob

Mt_Goat

We have removed trees that were not safe. Do not like the current walkways and general landscaping. So we are trying to find software to render our plans for a reality check and submission to HOA. Neither one of us has any experience with these programs. And we need something easy for the total noob.

Mt_Goat

Help

Free or a usable trial would be good too.

MAGIC

Sketchup has a good library of foliage and landscaping stuff. Probably the easiest way to do it.

Ryder

I have no experience with anything but sketchup, didn't use it for landscape though.

http://planetside.co.uk/free-downloads/terragen-4-free-download/

https://lumion3d.com/free-trial.html

https://www.sketchup.com/3Dfor/landscape-architecture

https://www.homestratosphere.com/landscape-design-software/

Mt_Goat

Trying Sketchup first as it looks the easiest.

Mt_Goat

Thank you @MAGIC and @Ryder. Once I got past the initial fish out of water part Sketchup is going well. As a matter of fact, Once I started getting the hang of the basics I am already seeing how people can really get into this and even get hooked.

Linc

@Mt_Goat said:
I am already seeing how people can really get into this and even get hooked.

Seven months later, @Mt_Goat emerges from the computer room with crazed eyes, a gaunt face, and a SketchUp rendering of Alaska... all of it.

elyxandra

If you have a Skillshare account, this class about garden design using Sketchup might be useful.

Mt_Goat

@elyxandra said:
If you have a Skillshare account, this class about garden design using Sketchup might be useful.

Thank you, As a matter of fact I do have an account through work that I use.