Understand sun and shade in your garden before you plant
Read light first so planting, seating and atmosphere are placed where they will actually work.
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Plot and context
Understand what plot shape, sun, water, circulation and rules mean before you choose style or materials.
Many garden decisions become easier once you read the context properly. This category is about the things that set direction early: light, shape, height differences, wet spots, boundary conditions and use zones.
If you skip this layer, you usually run into bad purchases or plans that look good on paper but do not work well in the real garden.
Wet garden or drainage problem? Where should you start?
Solve the pattern before you solve the symptom.
How do you divide your garden into zones for sitting, circulation, play and greenery?
Clear zones make it easier to decide where sitting, walking, planting and practical use should happen.
What does the shape of your plot say about the best garden layout?
A good layout rarely feels right by accident. It usually follows the logic of the plot.
Planning front and back garden differently: how to use your plot more intelligently
Smarter planning starts by recognising that front and back garden play different roles in everyday use.
Which garden rules, boundaries and permits should you check early?
A strong garden plan does not only look at atmosphere and use. It also checks boundaries, height and what you are allowed to change.
Comparisons
Useful if you are still comparing TuinPlan with another way to get started.
TuinPlan vs landscape designer
An honest comparison between an AI garden planning app and a landscape designer, so you can see when each combination fits.
Read comparisonTuinPlan vs ChatGPT
Compare a general AI assistant with an AI garden planning app that works from plot context, photos, scenarios and phased planning.
Read comparisonTuinPlan vs Pinterest
Understand the difference between collecting inspiration and building a garden plan that fits your plot, zones, goals and budget.
Read comparison