- Is Yearscapes actually free?
- Yes. There's no paid tier, no credit card required, and no time limit on your account. See the Pricing page for how it stays that way.
- Do I need to create an account?
- Yes. A free account is what lets your plan save and stay there when you come back. Sign up with an email and password, or with Google.
- How does the growth timeline actually work?
- Every plant you place grows toward its real mature size over time, up to 8 years, based on that species' actual growth rate (fast, medium, or slow) rather than a fixed animation that looks the same for everything. Drag the timeline to see your plan at any point along the way.
- What if I don't know much about plants?
- You can filter the plant catalog by your hardiness zone and how much light a spot gets, then browse from there. You don't need to already know what you're looking for.
- Can I mark plants that are already in my yard?
- Yes, even if you don't know the exact species. Pick a general category like tree, shrub, or perennial, add an approximate size, and it'll show up on your plan alongside anything new you're adding.
- Where do I actually buy the plants?
- Your plan builds a shopping list automatically, organized by when to buy each thing. Direct buy-now links to a retailer aren't turned on yet, so for now use the shopping list to know what to look for and buy it wherever you'd like.
- Can I share my plan with someone else?
- Yes. You can generate a read-only link to a specific plan and share it with anyone. They can view it, including the growth timeline, but can't edit it.
- Does it work on my phone?
- Yearscapes works in any modern browser, but the design canvas is easiest to use on a larger screen like a laptop or tablet. The drag-and-drop experience isn't optimized for small phone screens yet.
- Is my data private?
- Your plans are private to your account. Nobody else can see them unless you generate a share link. See the Privacy Policy for the full detail on what's collected and how it's used.