Local Gardeners Turn to Canva for Visualization of Garden Designs

Canva, an online design program, is now being used for garden design. This platform, typically used for creating videos and event flyers, can help gardeners visualize their designs. It allows users to plan garden beds and visualize plant arrangements.

To use Canva, users must create an account on Canva.com. There are two versions available: a free version and a paid version. The free version offers basic features, while the paid version, costing $12.99 per month or $10 per month for a yearly subscription, provides more graphics. A 30-day free trial is available for the paid version.

After signing up, users can start designing by selecting 'custom size' on the right side of the header bar. They can then input the dimensions of their garden bed and start designing. The platform uses a scale of one inch equals one foot.

Users can add rulers and a grid to their design for better precision. This can be done by selecting 'view settings' from the 'file' menu and choosing 'show rulers and guides'. They can also add guides by selecting 'add guides' from the same menu.

Lastly, users can add elements and plants to their design. They can search for shapes that represent what they want to add in the 'elements' tab. They can also search for graphics like pavers and rocks. To add plants, users can search for a plant in the 'elements' tab or use 'frames', which can be filled with graphics or photos.

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