Realtime Landscaping Plus review
A one-time-purchase Windows tool for planning landscapes in 2D and 3D.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Realtime Landscaping Plus is downloadable desktop software for homeowners and small or solo users who want to plan and visualize residential landscapes on Windows. It combines a 2D top-down design view with 3D perspective, letting users arrange plants and landscape elements such as paths, patios, and decks. The product also includes Realtime Landscaping Photo for photo-based designs, along with tools to create movies and print designs. It suits visual planning and presentation more than specialized landscape operations.
The workflow centers on moving between a plan view and a perspective view while working with a plant library that supports plant rows and fills. Users can add landscape objects, make walkthrough movies, and print designs, which gives homeowners ways to review a proposed layout and share it. SketchUp integration and importing designs made with earlier Plus versions can help users incorporate existing work. These capabilities make Plus a fit when the main need is to explore and communicate a residential garden concept, rather than manage a broader technical project.
The product is sold as a one-time purchase, with no subscription required, and the vendor offers a trial with limited objects and watermarks. It runs on 64-bit Windows 10 or 11; there is no listed option for other platforms. Plus also differs from the vendor’s Pro product in that it does not include Pro’s water-feature tools. Phone and email support are available, and purchases have a 30-day refund period. Choose Plus for Windows-based 2D/3D visualization and presentation; look elsewhere if you need water-feature tools or a non-Windows version.
Realtime Landscaping Plus pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Switch between top-down plans and 3D perspective views.
- Add plants, paths, patios, decks, and other landscape objects.
- Create walkthrough movies, print designs, and import SketchUp models.
- Where it doesn't
- Runs on Windows only.
- Plus does not include the water-feature tools found in the vendor’s Pro product.
- The trial uses limited objects and adds watermarks.
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