Pollinator Patch: Plant Care

Pollinator Patch

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About this app

Outdoor plant care that knows your yard. Pollinator Patch tells you what each plant needs and when: watering while it establishes, cover before a freeze, and seasonal care matched to your exact region.

CARE FOR EVERY PLANT YOU OWN
Add the plants already growing in your yard, native or not, or paste in a whole list during setup. Seasonal guidance is free and tied to where you actually garden, not generic tips.

REMINDERS THAT DO THE THINKING
Watering reminders timed to how established each plant is, and if rain already did the job, we tell you to skip it. Freeze alerts before cold nights tell you what to cover and when to uncover. Alerts arrive batched into one calm daily note.

KNOW WHAT TO PLANT NEXT
Browse 4,700+ verified native species filtered to your region, with pet-safe and HOA-friendly filters. Every plant profile flags toxicity to dogs, cats, and horses, sourced from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center plant database.

GET A PLAN THAT LOOKS INTENTIONAL
Set your filters: sun, yard size, HOA status, pets. Pollinator Patch builds a planting plan with native species suited to your region and a layout with defined borders and clear cues of care. Built for HOA-conscious homeowners who want a calm, low-risk way to make the change.

SEE YOUR YARD REPLANTED
Take a photo of your front yard and see a version of it replanted with native plants that fit your region. You get 2 free previews a day, and you can try one before you make an account.

FIND REBATES
Many cities and water utilities pay homeowners to replace thirsty lawns with native plants. See the turf-replacement and native-landscaping programs in your area, what each covers, and whether pre-approval is required before you start.

IDENTIFY ANY PLANT
Point your camera at a plant to identify it and find out whether it's native to your area. Free accounts get 10 plant IDs a day. Handy at the nursery or in your own yard.

Ask Patch answers your gardening questions along the way, from plant care to HOA expectations.

Pollinator Patch is free on iPhone, Android, and the web. Pro adds more Patch Vision redesigns, unlimited plant ID scans, more Ask Patch questions, unlimited garden plans, and the full HOA project packet.

From first plant to a yard that thrives, season after season.

What’s new

Setup starts with what's been hard in your garden, and adding plants you already have is one tap. Home puts one thing to do in your yard today at the top. If a partner nursery within 50 miles has natives in stock, your plan uses them and shows the nearest shop. Your one-page sheet and HOA packet sit right on the plan. Also fixed the "Step 6 of 5" counter and planting dates.