How it works
See your backyard
before you build it.
Three simple steps. One beautiful plan. Your first AI design is on us — no credit card needed.
Your yard todaySnap your space
Take a picture of the area you want to transform.
Start with what you have. No measurements. No special tools. Just your phone.
Just tell BuddyDescribe your dream
Tell Backyard Buddy what you love — plants, colors, privacy, patio ideas or landscape style.
You don't need to know landscape-design terminology. Just tell Backyard Buddy what you'd like to see.
The same yard, afterSee the possibility
See a beautiful landscape concept based on your own space before you start spending money.
Same yard, same fence, same viewpoint — transformed into something you could actually build.
Your first design is free with your account.
1:18 · A quick hello from Linda
Love your design?
Now let's build it.
After the dream comes the doing — Backyard Buddy helps with every step.
Material Calculator
Know exactly how much mulch, stone, or soil you need — never over-buy again.
Open PremiumLocal Marketplace
Find plants, trees, mulch, stone, pavers, nurseries and landscape suppliers near your zip code.
Open PremiumPlant ER
Snap a photo of a struggling plant and get a diagnosis plus a treatment plan.
Open FreeBackyard Pros
Want a professional to do the work? Find trusted local landscape pros by zip code.
OpenPlus free tools for every gardener: Buddy Care, Seasonal Planner, and Linda's Gallery.
Questions you might have
The honest answers.
Do I have to pay to try Backyard Buddy?+
No — your first AI design is on us. Create a free account and you get 1 free AI design of your own backyard, plus unlimited gallery browsing, the Material Calculator, the Seasonal Planner, and 10 Buddy Care chats per day — forever free. After your free design, Premium ($4.99/mo) unlocks unlimited designs, or you can earn another free design by inviting a friend.
What's the difference between free and Premium?+
Free gets you 1 AI design plus all of Linda's planning tools — the seasonal calendar, Buddy Care questions, material pricing. Premium ($4.99/mo) is for people ready to plan and build: unlimited AI designs, unlimited Buddy Care, Plant ER photo diagnosis, the local Marketplace, and unlimited saved designs.
Can I cancel anytime?+
Yes. One click in your Profile → Manage subscription. No phone calls, no guilt, no "are you sure?" pop-ups. Your saved designs stay yours forever.
What if I'm a landscape professional?+
There's a separate Pro Network listing for $79/mo. You appear in the directory when local homeowners search their zip code for a landscape pro. It's $79/mo well spent if even one job comes from it.
Is my photo safe?+
Yes. Photos you upload are sent to Google Gemini for AI processing and saved to your account if you save the design. We never sell or share. You can delete anything from your account at any time.
Where did Linda's expertise come from?+
38 years of dirt under her nails. Linda Godlewsky Ugi is a professional landscape designer who has built every kind of backyard from lakefront patios to cottage gardens to boulder retaining walls. Every AI prompt, every Buddy Care tip, every seasonal recommendation has her experience baked in.
Dream it. See it. Find it. Build it.
Your first design is on us.
- 1 free AI design
- No credit card
- 20-second signup