2nd Annual Software Shootout

Howdy, pardner! Mosey on down and join us for a rootin' tootin' shootin' good time at this exciting program which will explore how landscape professionals are using today’s high falutin' techniques to create their landscape plans and documents. The software that will be presented is representative of just a few of the applications available, and range in price, capability and complexity. Yeeeeeeeeeeha!

Program Description

Guest presenters Reid Bertone-Johnson, Mike Ambrose and Sally Naish will present Google SketchUp, Drafix ProLandscape and DynaSCAPE Design

Learn the secrets to creating high quality, graphically rich landscape plans using your computer. Designers will show examples of their projects as well as describe the step-by-step process for their implementation. They will discuss their software products’ learning curve and the strengths and weaknesses from their personal perspective. Handouts will provide additional information including tips and tricks, equipment requirements, costs and other special considerations and comparisons. Attendees are also encouraged to bring in design examples that have been created using these software programs for a show and tell session at the end of our program.

DynaSCAPE Software representative Len Hordyk will be on hand to answer questions about specific components of their software and show us their new product DynaSCAPE Color 1.0. 

Whether you are a novice or a seasoned landscape professional, this program will give you the information you need to find the software that will work for you in your landscape business. It will allow you to make an informed decision by giving you a real-world perspective of the products’ capabilities.

So, if you want to explore how you can harness the power of technology to produce stunningly graphical landscape documents, then don’t miss this program. Beverages will be provided.

Reid Bertone-Johnson, Dodson Associates, Ltd., Ashfield, MA
Mike Ambrose, Ambrose Plants & Design, Millis, MA
Sally Naish, Light & Shade Garden Design, Arlington, MA

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Weather Cancellations

Program cancellations due to inclement weather will be announced in advance of the event (typically by email). If you think that your program may be cancelled please call us at 508-872-3792 to confirm.

Paying by Check

If paying by check, make checks payable to The Underground and mail it along with a printed copy of your online registration form to the address below.

The Underground
P.O. Box 2440
Framingham, MA 01703-2440

Checks for Early Bird Registration must be received by Friday, October 12th. Payment by check not received by this date will be subject to an increase to $30 per registration.