Native Garden Planner is a tool that helps people design gardens using plants suited to their local environment. It encourages biodiversity, reduces maintenance, and supports pollinators by making native planting accessible and straightforward.

Problem

Many homeowners and community groups want to create sustainable gardens but do not know which plants are truly native to their region. Generic garden advice often leads to high-maintenance landscapes that require extra water, fertilizer, or pesticides.

Solution

Native Garden Planner guides users by asking about their location, soil type, light conditions, and goals. It then generates planting plans with recommended species, layout suggestions, and care notes. The tool connects users with resources for sourcing plants locally and shows how their choices benefit wildlife.

Impact

Communities gain healthier, lower-maintenance landscapes, pollinators and wildlife thrive, and individuals feel empowered to make ecological choices. The tool can also be adopted by schools, municipalities, and nonprofits as part of larger conservation and education initiatives.