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Build a landscape plan in 10 minutes

Add plant symbols, beds, and edging, then pull area and quantity takeoffs straight from the plan. Finish with a sheet you can hand to the client.

Free 10 min Beginner-friendly Windows 10/11 No AutoCAD required
Pro Contractor Studio landscape plan

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The 10-minute landscape video is in production

Until it's ready, the tutorial video library covers plant symbols, beds, and labels step by step.

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In 10 minutes you’ll learn

  • Placing plant symbols from the library.
  • Drawing beds and edging.
  • Getting area takeoffs and plant quantities from the plan.
  • Adding labels and notes.
  • Printing a client-ready sheet with your title block.

What you need

FAQ

Is it free? ⌄

Yes. The video is free, and so is Explore Mode, so you can follow along without a subscription. Saving and printing your plan requires a subscription.

Do I need AutoCAD? ⌄

No. Pro Contractor Studio is stand-alone on Windows 10/11.

When will the video be ready? ⌄

Soon. In the meantime, the tutorial video library covers the landscape tools one at a time.

Can I put irrigation and landscape on the same plan? ⌄

Yes. Irrigation, landscape, lighting, and drainage all work in the same program.

Keep going

Add irrigation to the same plan, or take the full 90-minute class. If you get stuck, our helpdesk and remote support are available.