Whether you’re starting out your indoor garden or want to maximize the space you have outside, maybe you want to have more information about the herbs you want to use for your recipes, gardening is a skill that can be learned. And what better way to do so than to leverage the technology that’s already (literally) available at your fingertips?
When it comes to planning and planting, these home gardening apps will be of great use to you. So channel your inner plantito or plantita, check out these apps with your home WiFi connection, and get to planting right away!
PictureThis
From PictureThis Official Website
PictureThis calls itself “a botanist in your pocket” and claims to have recognized over 10,000 types of plant species. This app utilizes AI and user submissions to help you identify what your neighbor gave you, for example, or that nice tall plant you saw at the store. Just take a snap of the plant or upload a photo on the app itself, and you’ll get the results in no time!
Its free version also informs you of any possible issues, such as overwatering or leaf spot. When you make in-app purchases, PictureThis gives you comprehensive care guides that cover watering frequency, when to best fertilize, and even pest management. Download PictureThis on iOS and Android.
PictureInsect
From PictureInsect Official Website
With plant care comes insects–lots of them–and if you’re not sure whether that six-legged creature is a friend or foe, then PictureInsect is here to help!
This app, also from the makers of PictureThis, serves as an online insect encyclopedia and identifier for those little critters near or on your plants. You’ll also need to take or upload a photo of the insect on the app and find the information you’re looking for. PictureInsect also lets you know whether the insect is harmful to humans or plants. Download the app on your Android or Apple device to find out what’s crawling on your plant baby!
Gardenize
From Gardenize Official Website
If digital journaling is your thing, you can keep track of your garden’s progress with Gardenize! This nifty plant app, which gives you a 14-day free trial, has a calendar feature that allows you to take photos and notes on your plants. You can also log when you watered, fertilized, and repotted them, making it so much easier to track their progress! Gardenize is available for iOS and Android users.
Plantix
From Plantix Official Website
This Android-exclusive app allows you to diagnose any pests or diseases that are on your herbs or vegetables. Plantix also provides you with suggested treatments to nurse your plant back to health. The app also gives you access to a global network of agricultural experts who can address any of your questions or concerns. Download Plantix for free on your Android device.
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