Landscape Prompt Generator: 4 Fast Ways to Plan Your Yard

Intro: Why use a landscape prompt generator?

AI Landscape Design lets you plug in a yard photo and instantly test layouts, planting schemes, and lighting concepts. These four prompt formulas help you move from rough idea to presentation-ready board without opening traditional CAD software.

1. Front yard curb appeal

Prompt

site-enhancements lighting-balance, highlight address entry, include drought tolerant grasses, specify 2700K uplights, low-voltage transformer, keep existing driveway and porch

Use this when you need a quick visualization of path lighting, specimen trees, and mailbox accents.

2. Backyard entertaining zone

Prompt

outdoor-programs backyard-entertaining, dining for eight, fire feature, built-in bench, permeable pavers, string lights, summer evening

The generator will map seating, cooking, and lounging zones while showing safe circulation around plantings.

3. Courtyard planting refresh

Prompt

style-concepts woodland-retreat, shade tolerant understory, ferns, ornamental grasses, basalt fountain, filtered light

Great for homeowners who want to see how softscape layers transform a compact footprint without heavy hardscape changes.

4. Rooftop lounge transition

Prompt

style-concepts coastal-contemporary, modular seating, planters as wind screen, outdoor kitchen, LED cove lighting, include skyline backdrop

Keeps railings, parapets, and equipment in place while providing a mood board for HOA approvals.

Bonus tips

• Add climate or zone keywords ("Zone 9b", "freeze-thaw") to improve species recommendations.
• Pair Interpretive mode with inspiration photos when you want bold departures. Use Reference-lock mode to match a specific marketing shot.
• Save your favorite prompts inside the album so you can rerun them each season.

Ready for more inspiration? Browse the Design Library for dozens of prompts grouped by Site Enhancements, Style Concepts, and Outdoor Programs.