Are there any open-source programs for designing landscaping? (Similar to CAD

[Jon]

software?) Thanks!? The software should allow me to enter my properties dimensions and plot out where I currently have my house, driveway, patio, sidewalk, shrubs, fence, and trees. It should allow me to view the landscaping from different perspectives, such as the overhead view or the street view. Thanks!

[nick s]

try Google Sketch-up, its Free and comes with on line tutorials, it can be linked in to Google earth and show all your design elements on a satellite image. all angles can be looked at as can the suns shadowing. very useful, easy and intuative to use and fun.