Is there an App that suggests which plants will do well in your garden?

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I'm thinking of something where you can type in the plants that have flourished in a particular area and some that haven't as an indicator of what else might thrive.

I've a border where I've lost echinacea, verbena, rudbeckia, but where echinops, crocosima, guem, lillies do well. There are a few gaps that need filling but I don't want to plant something I'll just lose again.

Thanks!

I use the RHS app and find it very helpful. You can identify plants and also look for plants using the option of putting in type of soil, sun direction, etc. I think I pay £3.99/month but I also like the 'My Garden' section were you can add all the plants you already have into different sections, i.e. borders, pots, etc.

@Lallybroch thank you, I’ve literally just started a free trial with the RHS app so I’ll look at it with a bit more attention!

I just look at what my neighbours grow as we will invariably have the same soil.

I’ve noticed the same flower/shrub in more than one garden so that’s a good indication.

You know that ChatGPT can help with garden design if you upload a photo and add some info like which way your garden faces, any plants you want including or add some inspiration pictures and it will come up with a planting plan for you.

@Divebar2021wow that’s interesting!

If you have a local buy nothing group asking for plants can be really helpful.

I've been mainly a failed gardener but science asking for plants on the buy nothing group thing seam to be working. I suspect it because the plant have thrived in the neighbourhood enough to need to be divided or cut back.

I have several books along the lines of "Right plant, right place". They are divided into sections like dry and sunny, shady and dry, shady and damp, clay soil etc and plant suggestions made for each, I've found them invaluable over the years.