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Only OK

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Once I was finished with ChatGPT assisting me with indoors, I decided to take it outside to see how it would do with landscaping.

On the positive side, the app was able to follow my directions: compact growth, drought resistant, minimal care, hardy in zone 10a, and starter plants available nearby.

Where we ran into issues was: The first rendition wasn’t even our house in the background.

The next issue was that once our actual front was back in the photo, the labels on the plants were skewed and all wrong.

Next issue was that I did not want a prickly pear because it’s not in the compact plant category. I’ve seen here how it takes off to become almost a tree. Also, the red yucca was too tall. When I entered these comments, this is what I got back.

It was “just ok” but looked bulky to me.

I then asked for a switch to potted plants.

These were the suggestions:

I didn’t mind these, but these huge pots, especially the Mexican Talavera ones (which I love) would cost me a fortune.

Which of these five do you, my readers prefer?

This project is down the road, as next year, the house is getting new siding, the soffit under the deck roofing will be replaced, and the deck will be jacked up to straighten it. All of that needs to happen before I even consider landscaping in this spot.

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6 responses to “Only OK”

  1. Betty Avatar
    Betty

    I actually prefer the “bulky” one. I like the edging and the low lying purple flowers in front. And I like the color. You could always try again with ChatGPT next year.

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      Thanks, Betty – And I’ll likely do that once all of the outside renos are done.

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  2. Phil Strawn Avatar
    Phil Strawn

    The first and second pics. I found that pots get much too hot in the Texas heat and constantly need water, plus are expensive. Deserts and most tropical plants do well in the valley.

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      Thanks, Phil. That’s another of my concerns about the pots.

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  3. annemariedemyen Avatar
    annemariedemyen

    I like the one with the Spineless Prickly Pear and the Red Yucca. I think it looks the most natural. Could you just take the picture to a garden centre and ask them to recommend alternatives for those two plants? At least they could show you options? Have a good day, Terry! 🤗

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      Thanks for weighing in, Anne, and that’s a great suggestion about asking at the garden center! You have a good day too! 😎

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