Does AI garden design consider sun and shade exposure?

AI garden design considers light conditions as part of generating realistic plant recommendations. The AI interprets visual cues in your uploaded photo — shadows, tree canopy, building orientation, and light quality — to understand the general sun exposure of your space. Designs for visibly shaded areas will favor shade-tolerant species like hostas, ferns, and woodland plants, while open, sun-drenched spaces receive recommendations for full-sun species like lavender, roses, and ornamental grasses. Choosing the right garden style also guides light-appropriate plant selection: woodland and Japanese garden styles inherently suit shadier conditions, while Mediterranean, desert, and prairie styles assume full sun. For the most accurate results, photograph your yard during the time of day that best represents its typical light conditions — a midday shot with dappled shade tells the AI more about your growing conditions than an early morning shot when everything is in shadow. Tracking sun patterns across a full day before choosing a garden style ensures the AI design aligns with what will actually thrive in your space.