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Best Garden Design Software.? Hi, I am looking for Garden design software to start a large garden project. It will need to be easy to use, have the ability to stage a large garden. I would also prefer for it to have its own database of commonly used plants, eg: If I want to have a rose bed I would like to be able to place rose plants not just see the writing. It would be ideally around the $50 mark and no more. Any one know of anything like that. Many thanks in advance for your answers.
Any recomendations for landscape design software?? I'm looking to buy Landscape Design software for DIY projects. I'm reading good things about Better Homes and Garden Home Design Suite and Punch! softwares. Anyone used them or have any recommendations for either, both, or something else?
I need to get good software for designing garden? I need to get good software for designing garden
looking for best software which can create professional looking landscaping+garden designs + free photos? Hi I am looking for best software which can create easy to make professional looking 3D landscaping and Garden designs. The software should have everything ready to copy paste or insert for making designs. Their should be option to give the size according to our need and use curves and slops. Also looking for websites which has photos of landscape garden patio designs free download. Thanks for all who answers.
Where can I find a free garden design website?? I am a cheapstake...yes I know. But why pay when there is a chance to get something for free. I want to do a 3D design (2D if I am asking for the impossible) of the garden of my dreams but the software is so damn expensive. Anyone know any good sites?? I have had a few landscapers out to look at the garden but can't seem to get accross to them just what I want it like, and my artistic flare is non-existant and the drawings I try to do look really naff. Thanks Janey
home designing programs ie. punch software? i saw these two home designing programs at the same price and i was wondering which one is better...... 1. Punch! Professional Home Design Platinum 2. Better homes and gardens design software ....and another question, what programs do pro architechs use when creating blue prints and designin homes?
What is the easiest home design software to use? My 12 yr old son wants to be an arcitect and we have played around with some of the less expensive ($9.99) home design software, but they seem a little hard to get started with. Anyone know if a very simple one to purchase? We were thinking of the Better Homes & Gardens series, maybe find one on e-bay..
What tools do I need to know to start a landscape and gardening design business? Years ago I worked in a amateur way in gardening maintenance. I realice that I liked it a lot but I don't have the specific knoledge and experience to start a landscape and gardening design business. I have the feeling that I have the creativity for doing this but of course this is not all. Could someone help me telling me the kind of tools that I would require to start this gradually? Maybe I would requiere to know some landscape design software, etc. In short, what kind of tools would be necesary to have and learn. Maybe the thing would be more complex like doing an Business plan? I'll thank any advice. Chris
I need a software to design for Homes and Gardens? I found the link below selling on eBay. Do you think it would be a good software to use? Its called Better Homes and Gardens Home Designer 8.0? http://cgi.ebay.com/Better-Homes-and-Gardens-Home-Designer-8-0-BRAND-NEW_W0QQitemZ330245554127QQihZ014QQcategoryZ41864QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Best Interior design software that is not hard to use? What would you think..i need names... Money is not an issue... I am just really into it...I don't need the where i have to make my own floor plan... I have Better homes and gardens Home designer suit 8.. but I don't like how it is formated. Also what do the pros use and is their software hard to use. I heard of Auto CAD or something like that. Thank you ahead of time
I need to design the landscape of a small back yard. Any tips? I see a lot of books on designing large gardens, but we live in California and have a very small back yard that we'd like to liven up (right now it's just mulch). Is it worth hiring a contractor? Is there good landscape design software we could use to help do it on our own?
Do you want PC & MAC UK garden advice software? I am the photographer / Producer of an interactive British plant advice and pruning guide CD-ROM for PC & MAC. 3,500 UK garden plants with 9,000 photographs. It is designed to help garden enthusiasts whatever level of experience to find plants for every aspect of a garden and seasonal need. Simply select any combination of colour, height, month, soil type, aspect or name. Click search and the best plants are displayed within seconds. Add notes and print your plant lists with images. It's simple to use and can help you find the best plants to suit your garden conditions. With this simple advice, you can plan a garden design to suit your taste using the right plants for you soil type and choosing the plants for sunny or shady areas. For more info see www.complete-gardens.co.uk
Can anyone recommend free software to help me draw/plan a simple garden wall? I want a small, fairly simple, garden wall built and am seeking a free software program which would help me sketch out some designs and help me estimate how many bricks are needed. Ideally i'd also print this out to show the builder. Any ideas?
are there any free software to help me with gardening and landscaping? im trying to do a garden i dont know exactly what kind or what im going to do i would like a free software to try to set up a nice garden and landscape i make low wages in homecare and cant afford an expensive software for ideas, and also if there is some sites for designs garden designs or landscaping . really i want to make my yard look nice at a low cost or reasonable cost
Best Software for Landscape Design? Does Autocad provide landscape design friendly version? any free library,module, instruction to input? I need 3D animation for garden, is Maya the best? I heard 3D max is not that good, How about Dynascape? I have Vecterwork, the support is very bad, your opinion?
Where can i find some architectural software? I was playing the Sims 2 and it's really fun to build houses. I was wondering if there is like a really up-to-date kind of software where you can design your very own 3D house, garden, yard, and interior design. I want to get one thats worth the price (cost is not an issue) and that is loads of fun! If you know of anything, then please tell me about it and where you can find it. God Bless!
designing a backyard garden? any1 know of free software on designing a garden
Home Design Software...? I want to get Better Homes and Gardens Home Designer 7.0 but its about $60...does anyone know a cheaper but good software to use or have used the home designer 7.0?
home designing softwares.... PUNCH? i saw these two home designing programs at the same price and i was wondering which one is better...... 1. Punch! Professional Home Design Platinum 2. Better homes and gardens design software ....and another question, what programs do pro architechs use when creating blue prints and designin homes?
which one is a better home designing software? i was wondering which software is better...................... Punch! Software Professional Home Design Platinum, Version 10 **********OR********* Better homes and gardens home designer suite 7.0
I need a website that i can design or arrange a room for FREE!? Hi! As ive already said I need a website that i can design or arrange a room for FREE! the FREE thing is really important to me so please dont give me a website that even pays like 99cents! i wont use it! Also, i already use Better Homes and Gardens Arrange a room but you cant like put a color on a wall or just see on wall by its self! You could also give me a comuter software from like Target or somthing that YOU have thought was a good software appliance! Hope someone out there knows something of the sort! Hope you can help! Thanks!
how difficult is it to learn and use CAD programs? My father runs his own company designing and manufacturing garden products (water pond features, animal shelters etc, see faunagarden.com). He does all the product designing, and would like to learn to design them on a CAD program. He does not have a lot of spare time. What software would you suggest, or would you suggest it is too much of a task for an already busy man with only moderate computer skills?
i was wondering which software is better...........................................? Punch! Software Professional Home Design Platinum, Version 10 **********OR********* Better homes and gardens home designer suite 7.0
landscape software? I have Better Home And Garden Suite 6.0 and it sucks all I want is something to simply landscape my backyard like a basic design like you see in magazines or anything?
How to change a file into Adobe supported file? So I have intalled this software called 3D Lanscape, and I have designed a garden graphic using this software,and save it which makes the type of file-3D Landscape (*.lnd) Then I want to change to PDF form, so I directly go to MEnu and click on Save As,and then changed to file *.lnd into *.pdf But the thing is when I try to open it through Adobe Reader, it can't be opened, saying that it is not the supported file??! Can anyone help me to fix this Problem?! THX A LOT
I really need help with my algebra homework!!!? A memorial garden being planted in frolnt of a municipal library will contain three circular beds that are tangent to one another. A landscape architect has prepared a sktech of the design using CAD software. The centers of the three circular beds are named points A, B, and C. The distance from A to B is 15 feet. B to C is 13 feet. A to C is 16 feet. What is the radius of each of the circular beds!!???
Questions about computers, please? Please accept my thanks in advance? Could you please tell me how long we have had computers as we know them today, with all the desktop equipment, the software, and the printers, and all the databanks or websites with all the information.....in other words, about what point in time did they settle down with the design we have today? Another question: If I buy a laptop, does it function as well as a desktop, especially regarding the high-quality color printing? The desktop to which I have access right now has a terrific printer, and I am plain spoiled! And "Wordpad"? Third question: Will I be able to take a laptop that I purchase here in the US to India with me, or should I buy another one there? I will be in a very good spot for purchasing computers, so that is no problem. Last, with regards to what functions on a worldwide level, the whole thing fits a standard, is that not so? Unlike electrical connections and attachments for garden hoses, world standards for computers are the same? Tnx!
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Is anyone interested in100 Ways to Save or Make $100 Bucks?Then read on!? 1. Set up an apple cider stand on a crisp fall day. 2. Start a gift-wrapping service at the holidays. 3. Sell items from the attic using an on-line auction service. 4. Wear your winter coat one more season--you've always loved it, anyway! 5. Set up an automatic paycheck withdrawal for $2 per week. 6. Hold a garage sale. 7. Barter with neighbors or friends for needed household services. 8. Babysit for neighbors. 9. Mow lawns. 10. Post a flyer at the grocery store offering to help people move. 11. Start a spring cleaning service. 12.Walk dogs. 13. Offer seamstress and tailoring services. 14. Sew instead of buying clothes or home accessories. 15. Provide a taxi service for elderly neighbors. 16. Bike to work. 17. Car pool. 18. Use public transportation. 19. Park in the less expensive lots and enjoy the exercise you get from walking! 20. Conserve electricity at home and estimate monthly savings. 21. Find a student (kindergarten through college) who needs a tutor. 22. Cut out candy and snacks; donate what you save on these purchases and dental bills! 23. Take outgrown kids' clothes to a consignment shop. 24. Take your duds from the '70s or '80s to a vintage shop-everything old is new again! 25. Camp instead of staying in hotels on vacation. 26. Give up cable television for a few months--or forever! 27. Pet sit for neighbors who are traveling. 28. Make Saturday "Homemade Pasta Night" instead of dining out. 29. Borrow the latest best-sellers from the library instead of buying them. 30. Give up soft drinks for a whole summer. 31. Take a Thermos of fresh-brewed coffee to work instead of stopping for gourmet brew. 32. For your birthday, ask friends and family to make a gift to Mennonite Board of Missions, Commission on Overseas Mission, Commision on Home Ministries or Ministries Commission, Mennonite Church Canada in your name. 33. Give up your gym membership for the summer and exercise in the fresh air and sunshine. 34. Use coupons when shopping, and donate the savings. 35. Shop at yard sales and thrift stores--you never know when you'll find a hidden treasure. 36. For large household purchases, look for bargains on-line. 37. Pay off credit card debt so no interest collects. 38. Don't let water run while brushing teeth and turn out lights when you leave a room. 39. Offer your services as an office temp or substitute teacher. 40. Design Web sites for local families and businesses. 41. Buy cost-cutter brands for staples and household supplies. 42. Email friends and family instead of calling. 43. Make your own gift cards for holidays and birthdays. 44. Wear more "hand-me-downs" instead of buying new clothes. 45. Buy clothes that mix-and-match for each season. 46. Start flowers from seeds instead of buying seedlings. 47. Put on a family or neighborhood talent show and charge admission. 48. Use vinegar and water for a general household cleaning solution and save on expensive products. 49. Collect cans. 50. Study your health insurance policy and discover ways to avoid health care costs. 51. Plant a larger garden and sell vegetables at a roadside stand. 52. Instead of taking friends or clients out to dinner, send a donation in their name. 53. Donate your holiday club account and give homemade gifts this year. 54. Instead of buying a new CD every week, trade with your friends. 55. Scale back your vacation this year, or choose a service project instead. 56. Wait another six months for any major household purchase. 57. Postpone an upgrade to a software application you use. 58. Make a choice: Chocolate or coffee. Movies or eating out. Experience the one you choose more fully and donate your savings. 59. Buy a live plant instead of fresh flowers to decorate your table. 60. Love your looks--give up hair color, permanents, and other things that detract from your natural beauty. 61. Learn calligraphy and make money addressing invitations and lettering announcements. 62. For special family nights, plan on a video and pizza at home instead of dinner and a movie out. 63. Take the kids to the grocery store with you instead of hiring a babysitter. 64. Restrict your use of the cellular phone to emergencies only. 65. Choose eyeglasses with a sun clip instead of buying prescription sunglasses. 66. Wait for summer clothes to go on sale. 67. Be creative with leftovers--use them for work lunches. 68. Find loose change and save it in a coffee can for a year. 69. Bathe the dog yourself and save the groomer's costs. 70. Do your own house painting this spring instead of hiring a professional. 71. Play tennis on the public courts and save fees. 72. Give up golf for a few weekends and hike in a state park instead. 73. Rake lawns in your neighborhood in the fall. 74. Donate your expense checks from work-related travel. 75. Hold a bake sale. 76. Have friends over for parlor games instead of going out to the theater or a concert. 77. Shovel snow for money. 78. Organize a neighborhood car wash. 79. Sell lemonade on a hot summer day. 80. Take used sporting equipment to resale shops. 81. Buy a frozen pizza and cook it instead of ordering one from a pizza place. 82. Assign a dollar amount to each book or page a family member reads, then donate family earnings. 83. When you order fast food, don't supersize it! Ask for water instead of a soft drink. 84. Get rid of your lawn service and donate savings. 85. Start a babysitting coop with people from your church or neighborhood, and donate the money you save on sitters. 86. Dust off that bread machine and treat yourself to homebaked bread for pennies. 87. Offer a matching gift to family members who contribute to Mennonite Board of Missions, Commission on Overseas Missions, Commission on Home Ministries or Ministries Commission, Mennonite Church Canada. 88. Check to see if your public health department offers low-cost vaccines. 89. Plan several vegetarian meals each week. 90. Sell your famous preserves or fruitcake to friends looking for holiday gifts. 91. Buy next year's holiday supplies at day-after sales. 92. Learn how to change the oil in your car. 93. Skip purchasing season football tickets and have friends over to watch the game on TV. 94. Get rid of phone service add-ons--call waiting can wait! 95. Set the thermostat at 65 and snuggle under a blanket. 96. Only go to matinee showings of movies. 97. Choose the cheap seats for concerts and sporting events. 98. Start a resume or word-processing service. 99. Find a housemate. 100. Organize a cycling or running event with people donating a specific amount per mile covered.
Which is better? I'm wondering which of these home design programs are better. Personally I don't see a difference just price wise. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HGFALG/ref=wl_it_dp/102-0274049-3708921?ie=UTF8&coliid=I21SHCOWQTG2N6&colid=1M7WJPWRU0X3T http://www.amazon.com/Better-Homes-Gardens-Designer-Deluxe/dp/B0009R5E50/ref=sr_1_5/102-0274049-3708921?ie=UTF8&s=software&qid=1190847752&sr=1-5
How do I calculate the amount of tile I need (per color) for a mosaic project? I am making several large mosaic circles (on cement) (smallest is 17' diameter, largest 24' )and I am using specific designs. These designs are colorful and consist of shapes and numbers. They are going to go in an art garden for children to play on. For example - One circle will have a red hopscotch within it surrounded by green semi-circles. I do not know how to figure out curves. I know how to do square/retangle areas (L x W) but the curves and detail are confusing. I have to pre-order all this tile an I do not want to order to much or way to little. Can anyone suggest how i can go about this? I have read on here about the software CAD. I have never used that but it I can download the designs and it tells me the sq footage needed I would use that... Thanks to all who can help!!
Please check my answers to those word problems? 1) The temprature of a patient during an illness is given by the function, T(t)=-0.1t^2+1.2t+98.6, where T is the temprature in F, and t is time in days since the onset of the illness. When is the patient's temprature highest. ANS: Day 6, It was 102.2 F. 2)A software company estimates that it will sell N units of a new videogame CD after spending N $'s on advertising, where N(a)=-a^2+300a+6, and a is all real positive numbers less than 300. How many CD's will it sell ANS: $150 (It seems the owner of the company is pretty thrift!), 22,494 copies!!! (he's lucky too!) 3) Creative Landscaping has 60yd of fencing with which to enclose a rectangular flower garden. If the garden is x yd long, express the garden's area as a function of the length. ANS: A(x) = 60x-x^2 4)A scout troop is designing a triangular flag so that the length of the base is 7 in less than twice the height, h. Express the area of the flag as a function of h. ANS: A(h) = h^2-3.5h
Is anyone interested in100 Ways to Save or Make $100 Bucks?Then read on!? 1. Set up an apple cider stand on a crisp fall day. 2. Start a gift-wrapping service at the holidays. 3. Sell items from the attic using an on-line auction service. 4. Wear your winter coat one more season--you've always loved it, anyway! 5. Set up an automatic paycheck withdrawal for $2 per week. 6. Hold a garage sale. 7. Barter with neighbors or friends for needed household services. 8. Babysit for neighbors. 9. Mow lawns. 10. Post a flyer at the grocery store offering to help people move. 11. Start a spring cleaning service. 12.Walk dogs. 13. Offer seamstress and tailoring services. 14. Sew instead of buying clothes or home accessories. 15. Provide a taxi service for elderly neighbors. 16. Bike to work. 17. Car pool. 18. Use public transportation. 19. Park in the less expensive lots and enjoy the exercise you get from walking! 20. Conserve electricity at home and estimate monthly savings. 21. Find a student (kindergarten through college) who needs a tutor. 22. Cut out candy and snacks; donate what you save on these purchases and dental bills! 23. Take outgrown kids' clothes to a consignment shop. 24. Take your duds from the '70s or '80s to a vintage shop-everything old is new again! 25. Camp instead of staying in hotels on vacation. 26. Give up cable television for a few months--or forever! 27. Pet sit for neighbors who are traveling. 28. Make Saturday "Homemade Pasta Night" instead of dining out. 29. Borrow the latest best-sellers from the library instead of buying them. 30. Give up soft drinks for a whole summer. 31. Take a Thermos of fresh-brewed coffee to work instead of stopping for gourmet brew. 32. For your birthday, ask friends and family to make a gift to Mennonite Board of Missions, Commission on Overseas Mission, Commision on Home Ministries or Ministries Commission, Mennonite Church Canada in your name. 33. Give up your gym membership for the summer and exercise in the fresh air and sunshine. 34. Use coupons when shopping, and donate the savings. 35. Shop at yard sales and thrift stores--you never know when you'll find a hidden treasure. 36. For large household purchases, look for bargains on-line. 37. Pay off credit card debt so no interest collects. 38. Don't let water run while brushing teeth and turn out lights when you leave a room. 39. Offer your services as an office temp or substitute teacher. 40. Design Web sites for local families and businesses. 41. Buy cost-cutter brands for staples and household supplies. 42. Email friends and family instead of calling. 43. Make your own gift cards for holidays and birthdays. 44. Wear more "hand-me-downs" instead of buying new clothes. 45. Buy clothes that mix-and-match for each season. 46. Start flowers from seeds instead of buying seedlings. 47. Put on a family or neighborhood talent show and charge admission. 48. Use vinegar and water for a general household cleaning solution and save on expensive products. 49. Collect cans. 50. Study your health insurance policy and discover ways to avoid health care costs. 51. Plant a larger garden and sell vegetables at a roadside stand. 52. Instead of taking friends or clients out to dinner, send a donation in their name. 53. Donate your holiday club account and give homemade gifts this year. 54. Instead of buying a new CD every week, trade with your friends. 55. Scale back your vacation this year, or choose a service project instead. 56. Wait another six months for any major household purchase. 57. Postpone an upgrade to a software application you use. 58. Make a choice: Chocolate or coffee. Movies or eating out. Experience the one you choose more fully and donate your savings. 59. Buy a live plant instead of fresh flowers to decorate your table. 60. Love your looks--give up hair color, permanents, and other things that detract from your natural beauty. 61. Learn calligraphy and make money addressing invitations and lettering announcements. 62. For special family nights, plan on a video and pizza at home instead of dinner and a movie out. 63. Take the kids to the grocery store with you instead of hiring a babysitter. 64. Restrict your use of the cellular phone to emergencies only. 65. Choose eyeglasses with a sun clip instead of buying prescription sunglasses. 66. Wait for summer clothes to go on sale. 67. Be creative with leftovers--use them for work lunches. 68. Find loose change and save it in a coffee can for a year. 69. Bathe the dog yourself and save the groomer's costs. 70. Do your own house painting this spring instead of hiring a professional. 71. Play tennis on the public courts and save fees. 72. Give up golf for a few weekends and hike in a state park instead. 73. Rake lawns in your neighborhood in the fall. 74. Donate your expense checks from work-related travel. 75. Hold a bake sale. 76. Have friends over for parlor games instead of going out to the theater or a concert. 77. Shovel snow for money. 78. Organize a neighborhood car wash. 79. Sell lemonade on a hot summer day. 80. Take used sporting equipment to resale shops. 81. Buy a frozen pizza and cook it instead of ordering one from a pizza place. 82. Assign a dollar amount to each book or page a family member reads, then donate family earnings. 83. When you order fast food, don't supersize it! Ask for water instead of a soft drink. 84. Get rid of your lawn service and donate savings. 85. Start a babysitting coop with people from your church or neighborhood, and donate the money you save on sitters. 86. Dust off that bread machine and treat yourself to homebaked bread for pennies. 87. Offer a matching gift to family members who contribute to Mennonite Board of Missions, Commission on Overseas Missions, Commission on Home Ministries or Ministries Commission, Mennonite Church Canada. 88. Check to see if your public health department offers low-cost vaccines. 89. Plan several vegetarian meals each week. 90. Sell your famous preserves or fruitcake to friends looking for holiday gifts. 91. Buy next year's holiday supplies at day-after sales. 92. Learn how to change the oil in your car. 93. Skip purchasing season football tickets and have friends over to watch the game on TV. 94. Get rid of phone service add-ons--call waiting can wait! 95. Set the thermostat at 65 and snuggle under a blanket. 96. Only go to matinee showings of movies. 97. Choose the cheap seats for concerts and sporting events. 98. Start a resume or word-processing service. 99. Find a housemate. 100. Organize a cycling or running event with people donating a specific amount per mile covered.
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