Nick Carson

Nick Carson

Nick is a content strategist and copywriter. A former editor of graphic design title Computer Arts, he now works with design agencies as a consultant, writing copy for brands such as Virgin, Carlsberg, and University College London. He has written a number of articles for Top Ten Reviews about patio heaters, landscaping software, and other garden accessories.

Latest articles by Nick Carson

Lush green lawn with apple and cherry trees in the yard of the small residential house

The best landscape design software 2025

By Nick Carson last updated

Buying Guide Visualize your outdoor designs with the best landscape design software, for PC and Mac.

Buying Guide
SketchUp Review

SketchUp review

By Nick Carson last updated

Review SketchUp’s free version is excellent for plotting your ideas, though indulging your imagination with SketchUp Pro will cost you more.

Review
TurboFloorPlan Home & Landscape Pro 2020 Review

TurboFloorPlan Home & Landscape Pro 2020 review

By Nick Carson last updated

Review Packed with time-saving features, TurboFloorPlan Home & Landscape Pro 2020 is particularly well-suited to designing decking.

Review
Total 3D Landscape & Deck Deluxe Review

Total 3D Landscape & Deck Deluxe review

By Nick Carson last updated

Review Total 3D Landscape & Deck Deluxe is a cheap and cheerful entry-level landscape design package priced for beginners, but expect only basic functionality.

Review
Realtime Landscaping Pro Review

Realtime Landscaping Pro review

By Nick Carson published

Review Powerful and user-friendly in equal measure, Realtime Landscaping Pro is a dream for any landscape design project.

Review
Range of patio heaters from Fire Sense and AZ Patio Heaters

Fire Sense vs AZ Patio Heaters: which popular patio heater brand is best?

By Nick Carson published

Versus We compare key products from two leading patio heater brands to help you decide which is best for you.

Versus