The key to doing computer design is having the proper software. There are a number of choices in the market place but, Photoshop Elements 11.0 is probably the best choice for interiorscapers who do not currently have this type of software. Photoshop Elements is available for both PC and Mac and has all the essential tools needed to do landscape designs on a computer. For those who do larger scale outdoor work there are other choices. We try to advise our customers as to what is the best option for their particular needs. We also have the capacity to help train you or your staff on the use of these...

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In order to do computer landscape design you need a collection of design element images. Not only do you need images, you need images that are suitable for design work. In short, you need high quality images on transparent backgrounds that fit seamlessly into pictures of your clients’ venue. It is important that you create high quality renderings if you are going to impress your clients. The key to this, is proper training in the use of the software and a source of high quality plant, container or other design element images. We pride ourselves in the quality of the images we supply. The...

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The digital tools we provide at Tropical Computers are not limited to images for your presentations and software to design them.  We know your employees need to be educated on the plants you offer and how to maintain them.   And your clients are going to want to see what the plants you recommend look like before closing the deal.  With our Foliage Plant Library you can accomplish both of these tasks quickly and easily. We’ve put together a library of plant images and information designed for you. This 300 plus plant image collection contains information about each plant including proper...

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We continue to search out new images of the various elements used in the design and installation of interior landscapes. Plans are to upgrade the container collection for this fall (2013). We have some new products in the works that feature outdoor plants for use in container gardening and small outdoor installations. Some of you don't want to invest in and learn how to do the computer design work yourselves. We are getting more and more requests to do the actual design work to suit your needs. This can be done in several ways and we welcome the opportunity to do some design work for you. Several...

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