Thanks wastzzz ...

Yes, I would like to improve my renderings. I am never really completely happy with them. But, I think I would need another rendering tool and some time to get proficient with it.

I am trying to find the right combination of budget, tools that will produce good looking trees and high quality renderings and enough time to develop my skills.

I run a small but active one person architectural practice and my clients are happy with what they see but I don't think of myself as a pro when it comes to rendering and I don't put enough energy and time in that direction.

I do welcome suggestions about programs that are not too pricey, have a good set of canned materials including trees and shrubs to enhance architectural imagery. I have Octane and Sim Lab but usually fall back on Flamingo NxT as I am more familiar with it than the others in spite of its pros and cons and slow development.

cheers,
eric