Replace Tool
The Replace Tool can be used to replace certain parts of your backyard, instead of transforming the entire image like the Redesign Tool does.
Here are some tips for using the Replace Tool:
Replacing larger sections works better than replacing smaller sections
Replacing larger areas works better than replace smaller areas. If you have selected a small area, and are struggling to get it rendering what you would like there, try instead selecting a large area, for example the entire backyard, and describe in more detail what you would like in the final render, including the location of diffferent elements in th picture
Removing elements
The Replace tool works by you teling it what to draw. If you instruct it with something like "remove", that is not going to work. Instead, paint over the object you would like to remove, and instread of saying "remove", describe what you would like to see there instead. That should work better
Guidelines for creating good prompts for the replace tool
1. Start with the core elements, then build detail:
- Begin with basic layout elements (e.g., "A sloped backyard with southern exposure")
- Add specific structural features (retaining walls, patios, garden beds, pathways)
- Include plant selection details (trees, shrubs, perennials, groundcover)
- Specify focal points or special features if relevant (water feature, fire pit, outdoor kitchen)
2. Use clear structure:
- Describe specific terrain attributes (e.g., "gently sloping with sandy soil and partial shade")
- Include hardscape details ("natural stone pathway connecting to a circular paver patio")
- Describe functional areas ("dining space adjacent to garden beds," "children's play area with wood chips")
- Set the environment context ("in a suburban neighborhood with privacy concerns" or "coastal property with salt exposure")
3. Style integration:
- Instead of adding style as an afterthought, integrate style descriptions at the beginning of your plan
- Be specific about the landscape style (e.g., "Japanese-inspired Zen garden featuring...")
- You can combine multiple style elements (e.g., "Cottage garden with formal structure, featuring curved beds with informal plantings")
- Consider seasonal changes and how the design will evolve throughout the year
Important Note
When describing what you want, be specific about the location of different elements in the picture for better results.