Whether you're starting with an empty plot, or simply want to try out new planting ideas, Geoff Hamilton's 3D Garden Designer is the perfect tool.

Start with a plan view, add patios, fencing and other structures, and then use the Plant Filter and Encyclopedia to find plants to suit your garden.

As you're putting together your designs, you can experiment by moving plants and fixtures around the screen, scaling or rotating objects, or zooming in on borders to arrange your chosen flowers. Once you're happy with your design, view your garden in 3D to see how it will look and check for year-round colour.