[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":117},["ShallowReactive",2],{"u5AirLUwzk6U8IGIwghe-we2umkkjqBh_3RTWNl4XHs":3,"article_landscape-architecture-how-to-create-a-planting-plan-in-draftsight_draftsight":10,"_apollo:default":115,"_apollo:identified":116},{"mailchimpAudience":4},{"actionUrl":5,"slug":6,"locale":7,"default":8,"__typename":9},"","landscape-architecture-how-to-create-a-planting-plan-in-draftsight","en","https:\u002F\u002F3ds.us3.list-manage.com\u002Fsubscribe\u002Fpost?u=ed4601044e1936748c0d2aa6b&id=e5080ff9fe&f_id=002d4de2f0","MailchimpAudience",{"posts":11},{"nodes":12,"__typename":114},[13],{"id":14,"slug":6,"title":15,"uri":16,"excerpt":17,"locale":18,"featuredImage":21,"tableOfContents":30,"content":31,"date":32,"authorJobTitle":5,"author":33,"masterings":43,"globalTags":47,"products":59,"disciplines":71,"seo":103,"__typename":113},"cG9zdDo1NzIxOQ==","Landscape Architecture: Create a Planting Plan in DraftSight","\u002Fproducts\u002Fdraftsight\u002Flandscape-architecture-how-to-create-a-planting-plan-in-draftsight","\u003Cp>Creating a landscape architecture planting plan is a routine task for landscape…\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"locale":19,"__typename":20},"en_US","Locale",{"node":22,"__typename":29},{"large":23,"__typename":24,"medium_large":25,"thumbnail":26,"srcSet":27,"sizes":28},"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Flandscape-architecture-how-to-1-1024x536.jpg.webp","MediaItem","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Flandscape-architecture-how-to-1-768x402.jpg.webp","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Flandscape-architecture-how-to-1-150x150.jpg.webp","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Flandscape-architecture-how-to-1-1024x536.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Flandscape-architecture-how-to-1-300x157.jpg.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Flandscape-architecture-how-to-1-768x402.jpg.webp 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Flandscape-architecture-how-to-1.jpg.webp 1200w","(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px","NodeWithFeaturedImageToMediaItemConnectionEdge",[],"\u003Cp>Creating a landscape architecture planting plan is a routine task for landscape architects and designers, but the way you draft it can make a big difference. When you’re adjusting bed lines, swapping tree types, or re-labeling species across a large site, small efficiencies add up. DraftSight helps keep those tasks moving without getting in the way. This blog shows you how to create clear, editable planting plans using familiar CAD tools that support accuracy and efficiency.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Flandscape-architecture-how-to-1-1024x536.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57221\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Flandscape-architecture-how-to-1-1024x536.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Flandscape-architecture-how-to-1-300x157.jpg.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Flandscape-architecture-how-to-1-768x402.jpg.webp 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Flandscape-architecture-how-to-1.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Landscape Planting Plan \u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>A landscape architecture planting plan is a 2D drawing that outlines the placement of plants, trees, and shrubs within a design. These plans typically include symbols, labels, and patterns that identify each type of plant, allowing you to effectively communicate your planting design and landscape architecture decisions to clients and installation teams.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Use DraftSight for Planting Design \u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>DraftSight keeps the drafting process efficient and familiar. When designing with plants, you can draw precise bed lines, build and reuse tree plan CAD blocks, and label plant groups clearly, all using tools that behave the way you’d expect. It’s well-suited for plant CAD work because it handles complexity without overcomplicating the interface or the workflow.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-by-step-guide-to-creating-a-landscape-architecture-planting-plan-in-draftsight-0\">Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Landscape Architecture Planting Plan in DraftSight\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Draw Planting Bed Lines:\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Start by drawing the lines of the planting bed. These lines define where each type of vegetation will be placed. In DraftSight, you can use the LINE or POLYLINE commands, depending on whether you’re drawing individual lines or connected shapes. These bed lines give your drawing structure and help define areas for trees, shrubs, or groundcover.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fdrawinglines-1024x576.gif.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57222\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fdrawinglines-1024x576.gif.webp 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fdrawinglines-300x169.gif.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fdrawinglines-768x432.gif.webp 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fdrawinglines-1536x864.gif.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fill in the Planting Beds with a Pattern:\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Once the beds are drawn, it helps to fill them in with patterns to indicate different plant types. You can use the HATCH command to do this. Select a hatch pattern that suits your design, click on the bed outline, adjust the scale as needed, and apply it. Using different patterns for different plant groupings makes your plan easier to read and more visually organized.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"548\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fhatch-1-1024x548.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57223\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fhatch-1-1024x548.png.webp 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fhatch-1-300x160.png.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fhatch-1-768x411.png.webp 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fhatch-1-1536x821.png.webp 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fhatch-1.png.webp 1917w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Col class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>Type HATCH (“H”)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Select a pattern to fill in your planting beds\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Select the boundaries of where you want to hatch\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Adjust the scale of the pattern\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Click OK and the pattern will be filled in the area selected\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Making Tree CAD Blocks:\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>To add trees or other plants that repeat across the plan, it’s a good idea to turn them into blocks. After drawing your tree symbol, select all its parts and create a block using the BLOCK command. Give it a name and choose a base point. Now, every time you place that block, it remains consistent, and if you ever need to edit it, you can update all instances simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fmakingablock-1024x576.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57224\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fmakingablock-1024x576.gif 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fmakingablock-300x169.gif 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fmakingablock-768x432.gif 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fmakingablock-1536x864.gif 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Col class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>Draw your tree\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Select all the lines of your tree that you want to make into a block\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Type BLOCK or MAKEBLOCK (“B”)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Give the block a name\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Choose a base point for your block\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Click OK and the block will be created\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creating Dynamic Blocks:\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Dynamic blocks add flexibility by letting you switch between different versions of a symbol, like showing several tree types from a single block. To set this up, open the block in the editor, add visibility controls, and define each variation. You’ll be able to toggle between versions without having to redraw.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fdynamicblock-1024x576.gif.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57225\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fdynamicblock-1024x576.gif.webp 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fdynamicblock-300x169.gif.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fdynamicblock-768x432.gif.webp 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fdynamicblock-1536x864.gif.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Col class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>Create one tree block (see previous Making Tree Blocks)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Then double-click on the block to bring it in to editing mode\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>In the EDIT BLOCK tab, in the ELEMENTS section, click on the POINT dropdown, and select VISIBILITY\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Choose the base point of the new block\u002Fvisibility state, hit enter, and type “1” (this creates the drop-down arrow so that you can select which block to be shown)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>In the DISPLAY STATE section at the top, click on VISIBILITY STATES…\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Click on +New…\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Type in a name for the new Visibility State\u002FBlock and select “Hide all existing entities in new state.”\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Click OK and now insert a new tree block to be added to the Dynamic Block\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>In the SAVE section at the top-left, click on SAVE\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>In the CLOSE section at the top-right, click on CLOSE\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Now click on the drop-down arrow to select which block you want to view in the plan\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Labeling Plants (using the multileader tool):\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Once your plants are in place, the next step is labeling. The multileader tool in DraftSight makes this easy. Just click to place the arrowhead, and then click again to set the text location. Enter your plant name or code and adjust the scale as needed. This keeps the landscape architecture plan drawing clear and concise.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fmultileader-1024x576.gif.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57226\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fmultileader-1024x576.gif.webp 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fmultileader-300x169.gif.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fmultileader-768x432.gif.webp 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fmultileader-1536x864.gif.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Col class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>Under the ANNOTATE tab, click on INSERT in the MULTILEADER section.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Click on the screen where you want the arrowhead to be placed, and then click a second time where you want the text to be placed.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Type in any text you want to be shown\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Adjust the scale as needed in the properties on the right\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interested in learning more?\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Visit our dedicated \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.draftsight.com\u002Flp\u002Flandscape-architecture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Landscape Architecture page\u003C\u002Fa>. You can also read the other blogs in the Landscape Architecture series, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.draftsight.com\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F10\u002Flandscape-architecture-how-to-image-tracer-for-landscape-architects-designers\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Landscape Architecture How-To: Image Tracer for Landscape Architects\u002FDesigners\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.draftsight.com\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F25\u002Flandscape-architecture-how-to-setting-up-sheet-sets-in-draftsight\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Landscape Architecture How-To: Setting Up Sheet Sets in DraftSight\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>See how DraftSight can support your landscape architecture projects. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.draftsight.com\u002Fhow-to-buy\u002Ffreetrial-form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Try DraftSight Premium for free for 30 days.\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.draftsight.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fgeneric-visit-draftsightdotcom-1024x536.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57131\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fgeneric-visit-draftsightdotcom-1024x536.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fgeneric-visit-draftsightdotcom-300x157.jpg.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fgeneric-visit-draftsightdotcom-768x402.jpg.webp 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fgeneric-visit-draftsightdotcom.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:post-content -->","2025-07-09T18:00:51",{"node":34,"__typename":42},{"nicename":35,"description":36,"slug":35,"name":37,"firstName":37,"lastName":5,"avatar":38,"__typename":41},"draftsight","DraftSight is a professional-grade 2D CAD product that allows you to access existing DWG files and create new ones at fraction of the cost of alternative CAD products.","DraftSight",{"url":39,"__typename":40},"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fdraftsight-avatar.jpg-96x96.webp","Avatar","User","NodeWithAuthorToUserConnectionEdge",{"nodes":44,"edges":45,"__typename":46},[],[],"PostToTaxonomy_masteringConnection",{"nodes":48,"__typename":58},[49,53],{"id":50,"name":37,"slug":35,"uri":51,"__typename":52},"dGVybTo5NTk1","\u002Ftags\u002Fdraftsight\u002F","Taxonomy_tag",{"id":54,"name":55,"slug":56,"uri":57,"__typename":52},"dGVybTo5NTk0","What's New","whats-new","\u002Ftags\u002Fwhats-new\u002F","PostToTaxonomy_tagConnection",{"edges":60,"nodes":68,"__typename":70},[61],{"isPrimary":62,"node":63,"__typename":67},false,{"id":64,"name":37,"slug":35,"uri":65,"__typename":66},"dGVybTo1NQ==","\u002Fproducts\u002Fdraftsight\u002F","Taxonomy_product","PostToTaxonomy_productConnectionEdge",[69],{"id":64,"name":37,"slug":35,"uri":65,"__typename":66},"PostToTaxonomy_productConnection",{"nodes":72,"edges":96,"__typename":102},[73,87],{"id":74,"name":75,"slug":76,"uri":77,"parentId":78,"disciplines":79,"__typename":86},"dGVybTo1OQ==","2D CAD","2d-cad","\u002Fdisciplines\u002F2d-cad\u002F","dGVybTo1OA==",{"nodes":80,"__typename":85},[81],{"title":75,"uri":82,"parentId":83,"__typename":84},"\u002Fdisciplines\u002Fdesign-engineering\u002F2d-cad","cG9zdDozNzcz","Discipline","Taxonomy_disciplineToDisciplineConnection","Taxonomy_discipline",{"id":78,"name":88,"slug":89,"uri":90,"parentId":91,"disciplines":92,"__typename":86},"Design and Engineering","design-engineering","\u002Fdisciplines\u002Fdesign-engineering\u002F",null,{"nodes":93,"__typename":85},[94],{"title":88,"uri":95,"parentId":91,"__typename":84},"\u002Fdisciplines\u002Fdesign-engineering",[97,100],{"isPrimary":62,"node":98,"__typename":99},{"parentId":78,"id":74,"name":75,"slug":76,"uri":77,"__typename":86},"PostToTaxonomy_disciplineConnectionEdge",{"isPrimary":62,"node":101,"__typename":99},{"parentId":91,"id":78,"name":88,"slug":89,"uri":90,"__typename":86},"PostToTaxonomy_disciplineConnection",{"canonical":5,"title":104,"metaDesc":5,"opengraphAuthor":5,"opengraphDescription":105,"opengraphTitle":15,"opengraphUrl":106,"opengraphSiteName":107,"opengraphPublishedTime":108,"opengraphModifiedTime":109,"twitterTitle":5,"twitterDescription":5,"readingTime":110,"metaRobotsNoindex":111,"__typename":112},"Landscape Architecture: Create a Planting Plan in DraftSight - 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