Alchemilla mollis
lady's mantle
- Light
- Sun to full shade
- Hardiness
- RHS H7, AGM
- US zone
- 3a to 8b
- Soil
- chalk, clay, loam, sand
- Size
- 50cm x 50cm
RHS page, checked Oct 2026
AI garden and landscape design from your own photo
Garden Stylist AI redesigns a photo of your garden in a chosen style and lists plants checked against RHS hardiness ratings, aspect and soil. Rendering your own photo is not open yet. Today you can browse the examples, choose a photo and join the waitlist.
Try it with your own photo
Step 1 of 3
Choose a photo of your garden
A daylight photo from the house or the main viewpoint, showing the fences, walls and any buildings you want kept. Your photo stays on this device: nothing is uploaded yet.
Step 2 of 3
Step 3 of 3
Rendering is not switched on yet
We are finishing the image service that turns your photo into a render. Until it opens, the examples on this page show what the output looks like. Join the waitlist and we email you the day you can render your own garden.
AI generated examples across six spaces
Each pair is a stock photo of a real garden and an AI generated redesign of it. Drag the slider to compare.
AI generated examplePlants requested for this design: lady's mantle, Dutch garlic 'Purple Sensation', Japanese anemone 'Honorine Jobert', wallflower 'Bowles's Mauve', cranesbill [Rozanne], hydrangea 'Annabelle'. The render is an impression of those plants, not a planting plan. 
AI generated examplePlants requested for this design: Japanese forest grass, eulalia 'Morning Light', mondo grass 'Kokuryu', Chinese fountain grass 'Hameln', Balkan clary 'Caradonna', golden oats. The render is an impression of those plants, not a planting plan. 
AI generated examplePlants requested for this design: golden oats, Mexican feather grass, purple top, common yarrow, African lily Headbourne hybrids, thrift. The render is an impression of those plants, not a planting plan. 
AI generated examplePlants requested for this design: Mexican orange blossom, male fern, barrenwort 'Sulphureum', Mexican fleabane, escallonia 'Apple Blossom', spindle 'Emerald Gaiety'. The render is an impression of those plants, not a planting plan. 
AI generated examplePlants requested for this design: perennial phlox, rose [Munstead Wood], lady's mantle, Dutch garlic 'Purple Sensation', Japanese anemone 'Honorine Jobert', wallflower 'Bowles's Mauve'. The render is an impression of those plants, not a planting plan. 
AI generated examplePlants requested for this design: golden oats, Mexican feather grass, purple top, purple coneflower, Mediterranean spurge, . The render is an impression of those plants, not a planting plan.
What does AI garden design from a photo give you?
Our examples show possible garden layouts with a plant list beside each one. The render shows the look. The plant list gives the sun, soil and size each plant needs, so you can assess it for your garden. A hardiness rating alone does not show whether a plant will thrive in your garden.
The plant details are taken from RHS plant pages.
What does a plant list look like?
This is the list that came with the cottage back garden example above. Each tag shows the botanical name, light, soil, size and RHS hardiness rating.
Allium 'Purple Sensation'
Dutch garlic 'Purple Sensation'
- Light
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- RHS H6, AGM
- US zone
- zone not published
- Soil
- chalk, loam, sand
- Size
- 1m x 50cm
RHS page, checked Oct 2026
Anemone × hybrida 'Honorine Jobert'
Japanese anemone 'Honorine Jobert'
- Light
- Sun or part shade
- Hardiness
- RHS H7, AGM
- US zone
- 4a to 8b
- Soil
- chalk, clay, loam, sand
- Size
- 1.5m x 1m
RHS page, checked Oct 2026
Erysimum linifolium 'Bowles' Mauve'
wallflower 'Bowles's Mauve'
- Light
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- RHS H4, AGM
- US zone
- 7a to 9b
- Soil
- chalk, loam, sand
- Size
- 1m x 1m
RHS page, checked Oct 2026
Geranium [Rozanne] ('Gerwat')
cranesbill [Rozanne]
- Light
- Sun or part shade
- Hardiness
- RHS H7, AGM
- US zone
- 5a to 8b
- Soil
- chalk, clay, loam, sand
- Size
- 1m x 1m
RHS page, checked Oct 2026
Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'
hydrangea 'Annabelle'
- Light
- Sun or part shade
- Hardiness
- RHS H6, AGM
- US zone
- 3a to 9b
- Soil
- clay, loam, sand
- Size
- 2.5m x 2.5m
RHS page, checked Oct 2026
Sample plant list from a cottage back garden example
This is an illustrative plant list for the example design. It has not been checked against your garden's conditions. We plan to use your aspect and soil to help suggest plants for your own photo.
You can already check plants yourself on the north-facing plants page and the plant index.
What does the work cost in the UK?
The table gives example UK costs in pounds from named cost guides read on 16 October 2026. Your quote will depend on the site, specification and access.
| Job (UK, installed unless stated) | Typical rate | Worked example | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| New turf, supplied and laid | £13 to £30 per m2 | MyJobQuote, Fantastic Services, MyJobQuote | |
| Porcelain patio, installed | £90 to £150 per m2 | 15 m²: £1,350 to £2,250 | Fantastic Services, MyJobQuote |
| Planting a border (planting scheme, whole job) | £300 to £550 per job (size unspecified) | Fantastic Services | |
| Garden designer, full design fee | £600 to £4,500 per design | MyJobQuote |
UK averages including labour, read from the named cost guides on 16 October 2026. London and the South East usually sit at the top of each range. Get at least three quotes.
How does it work?
It takes four steps, and the last one waits for rendering to open.
- Choose a photo of your garden.
- Say which way it faces and what your soil is like.
- Pick a style, such as cottage, modern or Mediterranean.
- Join the waitlist. Once rendering opens, you will get a redesign and a plant list to check against those conditions.
The checks are explained on the how it works page.
What can I use on this site today?
We put the plant details next to every example and keep them readable without an account. Rendering is not live yet, so we have not tested it against other tools.
Which garden are you designing?
Pick the page that matches your space.
- Back garden (backyard) design
- Front garden (front yard) design
- Small gardens and courtyards
- Patio design
Not sure of a look? Browse the styles.
Photo credits
Before photos are free-licence stock. Every after image is an AI generated example made from that photo.
- A plain back garden of mown grass with a willow, a timber fence and a concrete post wall on the right: Brett Jordan on Unsplash, Unsplash License.
- A wide curved concrete driveway leading to a double garage on a low brick-coloured house: Brian Wangenheim on Unsplash, Unsplash License.
- A small concrete courtyard corner with raised beds, a few potted plants and scattered leaves: George (@geox3) on Unsplash, Unsplash License.
- A back garden of mown lawn with a small concrete slab patio and metal pergola behind a single-storey house: hi room on Pexels, Pexels License.
- A sloping lawn in front of a split-level house with a low stone retaining wall and shrub beds: Get Lost Mike on Pexels, Pexels License.
- The rear of a new-build pair of houses with garages, a bare sandy plot and patchy new grass in front: Karolina K on Pexels, Pexels License.
Questions
Is Garden Stylist AI free to use?
Garden Stylist AI does not render photos yet, so there is nothing to use on your own photo today. You can read every example, plant tag and cost on this site without signing up, and join the waitlist for an update on rendering.
Can ChatGPT design my garden?
A general chatbot can suggest styles, layouts and plant ideas from a description or a photo. Do not assume its suggestions suit your garden. Look every plant up on the RHS Find a Plant pages and check its hardiness, light and soil needs before buying.
What is the best free AI landscape design app?
We have not run a ranked test of free apps, so we will not name a winner. When you compare tools, check three things: whether it keeps your boundaries and buildings in place, whether the plant list shows hardiness, sun and soil, and whether that plant list sits behind a paywall.
How do you get AI to design a garden?
Start with a clear photo of the space, taken in daylight from the house or the main viewpoint. Add the direction the garden faces, your soil and the style you want, then ask for plants that suit those conditions. Always check the plants it names before you spend money.
What is the difference between a landscape architect and a garden designer?
Landscape architects usually work on larger or more technical projects, such as planning-led schemes and public spaces. Garden designers mostly work on private gardens, with a focus on layout and planting. Choose someone with experience of the work your garden needs. An example image can help explain your ideas during a consultation.
Can I use Garden Stylist AI on my own photo today?
You can choose a photo and a style on this page and join the waitlist. Rendering is not available yet, so the waitlist is for an availability update only.
Is the render a planting plan I can follow?
No. A render is an impression of the plants and layout in a chosen style. The plant list beside it gives names, sun, soil and size to check against your garden, and you still need to measure, mark out and check drainage before planting.