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Garden Layout Based on Sunlight

Generate a sunlight-optimized garden plan: F/P/S zoning, ASCII grid layout, plant lists and placements, paths/irrigation notes, maintenance, based on dimensions, structures, and sunlight patterns.

Prompt Content

Design a sunlight-optimized garden layout from the provided site details. 1) Inputs - Dimensions: Garden Dimensions - Existing structures/features: <existing-structures> Existing Structures </existing-structures> - Sunlight pattern (by area and time): <sunlight-pattern> Sunlight Pattern </sunlight-pattern> 2) Produce a plan that includes, in order: - Site summary (key assumptions, orientation, scale used). - Sunlight zoning: list each area with hours of direct sun and classify as Full Sun (6+ h), Partial Sun (3-6 h), Shade (<3 h). - ASCII grid sketch (max 25x25 cells). State cell size and scale. Mark zones with F/P/S; mark existing structures with #; show paths as . where appropriate. - Plant placement: for each zone, recommend 5-10 suitable plants (common names) with light requirement, mature size, and spacing; then list specific placements referenced by grid coordinates (e.g., A5, B7). - Circulation/irrigation notes: path widths, access, watering approach. - Maintenance guidance: key seasonal tasks by zone. 3) Rules • Optimize placement strictly by sunlight class. • Place tall elements north or west of shorter sun-loving plants to prevent shading them. • Preserve clear access paths (≥0.9 m). • Use concise, practical language; avoid marketing tone. • Prefer low-maintenance, region-agnostic choices if location is unspecified. <example> Sunlight zoning entry: - Northeast corner (3-5 h AM): Partial Sun Grid snippet (cell=1 m): 1 2 3 4 5 A F F F P P B F # # P S C F F F P S Legend: F=Full Sun, P=Partial Sun, S=Shade, #=Existing structure, .=Path </example>

Variables

Garden Dimensions
Overall dimensions, shape, and orientation; note units and any slope.
Example: 12 m x 9 m rectangle; north at top; 3% slope to south.
Existing Structures
Fixed elements and constraints: house walls, fence heights, trees (height/canopy), doors/gates, utilities, views to keep/block, drainage issues.
Example: House along west edge (6 m wall, 3 m tall); fence 1.8 m on south; two maples center-east (8 m tall, 5 m canopy); gate at NW corner; downspout at SW; keep view to east.
Sunlight Pattern
Hours and timing of direct sun by area across the day/seasons; note reflected light and shade sources.
Example: Summer: east side 6-8 h AM sun; center 4-5 h mixed; south edge 7-8 h PM sun; north strip <2 h (shade from house). Winter: most areas 2-4 h; strong reflected light off south fence.