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Full articles, saved project plans, printable summaries, custom budgets, and shopping lists — everything unlocked the moment you start your trial. Cancel any time during the 7 days and you pay nothing.
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Unlock every article, saved project plan, printable summary, and full shopping list the minute your trial starts. Most members pick annual for the best value.
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Cancel any time during the trial and you pay nothing. After that, just $4.17/month billed annually.
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- Full access to every BackyardScout article — no preview walls
- Save articles and project plans to your account
- Custom budgets, print-ready plans, and smarter project assumptions
- Full shopping lists with direct links for every saved plan
- Cancel in two clicks — no charge if you cancel during the trial
“The planner paid for a year of membership in a weekend. I stopped over-buying mulch and actually knew what order to do things in.”
— Member, first raised-bed build
“Printable plans are the thing I didn't know I needed. I walk the yard with a clipboard now.”
— Member, patio + lighting upgrade
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- Payments handled entirely by Stripe — we never see or store your card number.
- Cancel in two clicks from your account. No hidden fees, no phone calls, no dark patterns.
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Create a free account, start your 7-day trial, and every premium feature unlocks the second you check out.
Questions, answered
A few of the things members ask before they start the trial.
Will I be charged during the free trial?
No. Your card is held securely by Stripe and only charged once the 7-day trial ends. Cancel any time during the trial and you pay nothing.
How do I cancel?
Two clicks from your account dashboard. No phone calls, no email loops, no retention pressure.
What happens right after checkout?
Every article, saved project, printable plan, and shopping list unlocks immediately. There is no staggered rollout and no waiting period.
Monthly or annual?
Annual is the most popular choice — it works out to about $4.17/month, roughly two months free vs. paying monthly. You can switch any time.