What it does
Garden Puzzle creates garden concepts on photographs, using plant and structure objects with painted surface textures. Plant filters include climate zone, soil and lighting conditions.
Garden Puzzle starts with how a garden looks rather than a fully measured site model. Upload a photograph, place plants and structures, then paint surfaces such as paths or lawn. That makes it a visual concept tool for comparing an idea against the existing view.
Plant filters help narrow the object library by conditions and characteristics, while season changes show another version of the scene. Begin with one bed or border and a small number of alternatives. Because the workflow is photo-led, keep a separate measured plan when dimensions matter for purchasing materials or commissioning work.
The free demo uses supplied backgrounds; adding your own garden photograph is part of paid access. The desktop and iOS apps can work offline, while the online app stores projects on the service. When access expires, previous projects remain available read-only.
Strengths
- Photo-based placement ties ideas to the existing garden view
- Plant filters and seasonal views aid concept comparison
Watch out for
- Personal garden photographs require paid access, and expired projects become read-only
Best for
- Comparing the appearance of planting and garden structures
Sources
- GardenPuzzle - online garden design app (Oct 26, 2026)
- GardenPuzzle Plans & Pricing (Oct 26, 2026)