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Yard design for homeowners

Where imagination
takes root.

Upload a photo, pick what you want to build, and see your new yard before you break ground.

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Free to start · No credit card · Cancel anytime

A professionally designed backyard with a patio, seating, fire table, and layered planting
Before & after

See the difference

Drag the handle — the same yard, before and after a YardCanvas design.

The same backyard before landscape design The same backyard after landscape design Before After

A real concept render — same viewpoint, shown at established size.

What you can do

What do you want to build?

Hardscape landscape design

Hardscape

Build one area

Use a property photo to design pavers, a retaining wall, fence, or turf.

Available now Planting bed landscape design

Plant Design

Design planting beds

Choose a planting style and design one or more beds from photos.

Available now
Property base plan

Base Plan

Map your property

A complete measured property base plan.

Coming soon
Full yard landscape design

Full Design

Plan the whole yard

Design the entire property together.

Coming soon
Three simple steps

Three simple steps

Add your yard

Upload a clear photo of the property area you want to improve.

Pick your project

Mark the area, then choose a planting or hardscape design.

See it and save it

Compare designs, then download plans and plant lists to share.

Get inspired

Ideas from real projects

Patios, gardens, and full yards designed from photos like yours.

Evening patio with a linear fire pit, sectional sofa, and string lights Wooden pergola shading an outdoor dining set beside a built-in grill station Circular stone patio with a round fire pit and lounge chairs at sunset Resort-style swimming pool with waterfall features and an evening lounge terrace Covered patio with an outdoor living room, dining area, and landscaped garden beds
Simple pricing

One free render to start. Buy more when you need them.

Free

$0
to start
  • 1 free AI render for new users
  • Photo-first hardscape or planting
  • Save your project and resume later
  • Image & PDF downloads
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Most popular

20 renders

$20
$1 per render
  • 20 AI design renders
  • Hardscape and plant packages
  • Image, plan, and PDF downloads
  • Save and resume any project
Buy 20 renders

Human-assisted

$250
per project
  • A designer reviews your project
  • Guided planting or hardscape help

Ready to see your new yard?

Start a hardscape or planting project from a photo. It’s free to try.

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FAQ

Questions, answered

Is it really free to start?

Yes. Every new account gets one free render — no credit card required. Buy more renders only when you need them.

What do I need to begin?

Just a clear photo of the area you want to improve. Upload it, mark the bed or area, pick a style, and we generate the design.

What do I get with each design?

A concept render of your yard, a CAD-style planting plan drawn to your dimensions, a plant takeoff with quantities and spacing, and a printable spec sheet.

Can I share the plans with my landscaper?

Yes — download the plan image and spec sheet as files you can send to a contractor or nursery.