Free Garden Layout Planner: Plan Your Yard in 3D
A good garden starts with a good layout. Planscaper lets you place a lawn, paths, a patio, trees, a pond, benches and lamps on a simple plan and then walk around it in 3D. Start from a ready garden template and make it your own. It is free and needs no account.
Open the garden templateHow to plan your garden
- Open the template and press Plan. Draw your own yard outline with Face and the
lawntag if you prefer. - Add paths and patios with the
pavementtag, and a pond withwater. - Draw a Line with
treesto plant a row, orfenceto mark the border. - Use Measure to check distances before you buy plants or materials.
- Press Build 3D and use the sun slider to see how the garden looks at different times of day.
Layout guidelines
| Element | Guideline |
|---|---|
| Main path | 3 to 4 ft (0.9 to 1.2 m) wide, so two people can walk side by side |
| Raised beds | No wider than 4 ft (1.2 m), so you can reach the middle |
| Vegetables | Place them where they get at least 6 hours of sun |
| Large trees | Keep them well away from the house. Check the size the tree reaches when grown. |
| Seating area | About 10 × 10 ft (3 × 3 m) fits a table for four |
| Privacy fence | Usually 6 ft (1.8 m). Local rules may limit front-yard height. |
Think in zones
Split your yard into zones: a sitting area, a planting area, a play or open lawn area, and a service area for bins and tools. Connect them with paths. Draw each zone as its own shape in Planscaper, then adjust the sizes until the layout feels balanced.
Not sure how much lawn or fence you need? Use the material calculator for sod, fence panels and concrete.
FAQ
Can I plan a small backyard?
Yes. Zoom in and use the 0.5 m snap to draw small shapes. Measure helps you check sizes.
Does the planner show plant types?
It shows trees and general green areas. Add your own 3D models with the ＋ Model button.
Can I save my garden?
Use Save to download the project, or Share to copy a link.