Can AI design your garden instead of a garden designer?
Let’s explore this relatively new concept in the field of garden design.
AI images make gardens look idyllic and draw you in to a world which makes you feel amazed by what can be achieved with the humble piece of bumpy partially dead lawn you are staring at.
This massive hit of dopamine is addictive and lures you into a false sense of security.
Qualified garden designer
Qualified garden designers on the other hand help you to achieve a more realistic outcome for your garden which will be equally beautiful but in a real world way without the airbrush effect. The rush of excitement seeing the garden develop in real life is just as exciting if not more exciting than looking at a computer generated image.
A garden designer will measure up the garden or use a topographical survey for larger gardens to design from. This will pick up on any odd shapes and unusual structures or trees in the garden which the design needs to work around as well as height changes etc. The garden designer will take into consideration the parameters of the law when designing a garden such as Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) and height restrictions of new structures and will know when planning permission is required.
Considering factors unique to the garden
Garden designers can bring emotional intelligence, intuition and aesthetic sensitivity to the garden design process thus creating a truly bespoke garden for the client to suit their needs. A designer reads the client carefully and creates a personal connection to the land for the client.
The garden designer can also help the client choose materials which they like and give them suppliers who can source these materials for a reasonable price. The imagined garden becomes a reality rather than a pipe dream.
AI may suggest plants which may look good digitally but do not look anything like the real thing throughout the different seasons.
It also fails to account for local climate, soil type, sun exposure and local microclimates like very windy gardens as well as seasonal changes.
Garden designers consider how the garden is going to thrive and be cared for long term. The amount of time the client has to care for the garden is also considered in the design process. Garden care instructions and watering solutions are discussed to help the client look after their investment.
Gardens can also be designed to grow with a family as their requirements change.
Finally the garden designer is able to design a garden to match the amount you are able to invest in the garden resulting in a realistic outcome for all.
Garden designers are an invaluable resource when designing gardens and AI can unfortunately not match the wealth of knowledge and expertise.
Contact Berrie Garden Design to discuss bespoke solutions for your garden. www.berriegardendesign.co.uk. Oct 2025
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