This article for Shoot Gardening explains how professional garden designers can use Shoot’s specialist software to create planting schemes that are both beautiful and botanically accurate. Stuart shows how he integrates Shoot into his workflow so gardens don’t just look good on day one, but continue to thrive for years.
The Challenge
Clients love visuals – 3D renders, lighting and dramatic planting – but long-term success depends on accurate horticultural data and good aftercare. Before Shoot, it was hard to:

Align creative ideas with plant science
Manage complex planting for different soils, microclimates and exposures
Give clients clear guidance so their gardens stayed healthy

The Solution: Shoot Gardening
Shoot has become the “back-end engine” behind Stuart’s designs by enabling:

Advanced plant selection – Filtering by soil pH, aspect, exposure and season of interest.
Bespoke plant lists – Tailored palettes for everything from small London courtyards to larger UK gardens.
Nocturnal garden design – Supporting Moonlight’s “Nocturnal Gardens” with architectural, site-appropriate plants.

Planning & Layout
Shoot’s planning tools support precise layouts:

Shoot Garden Planner – Maps each plant to scale and creates clear zoning plans.
ShootChecker® – A “digital head gardener” that flags issues such as shade, soil mismatch or exposure problems, especially useful for remote projects.

Solving the Aftercare Gap
Using Shoot’s Care Calendar, Stuart:

Sets premium clients up with their own Shoot subscription
Populates it with their exact plant list
Provides tailored monthly care reminders (when to prune, feed, mulch and deadhead)

This turns a static design into a managed, long-term garden and gives clients confidence to care for their space.
Remote Design Across the UK
Shoot also supports Stuart’s remote design services with:

Professional PDF planting plans with quantities and spacing
Visual mood boards and data sheets for clear communication
Easy coordination with landscapers and nurseries
Collaboration features for design teams

Results & Benefits
The article concludes that Shoot Gardening is:

Essential for accurate planting plans
A bridge between design creativity and horticultural science
A powerful tool for remote design and ongoing garden care

Why This Matters to Our Clients
By using Shoot behind the scenes, Stuart Savage Landscaping and The Moonlight Garden Design Co. can:

Create gardens that look stunning and continue to perform
Provide clear planting plans to contractors
Give homeowners simple, structured aftercare

When you commission a garden or remote design package from us, your project benefits from the same professional tools and data-driven approach described in this review.
Read the full article:
Shoot Gardening – A Professional Designer’s Review
https://www.shootgardening.com/articles/shoot-gardening-a-professional-designers-review just an overview