Sow: Garden & Landscape Design

I just started playing around with this app today and so far I like it a lot compared to what else is on the market. I mostly use the “editor” function to place plants where I want them. I have not used the AI functionality yet. However there are a couple of very important changes I’d love to see addressed for me to stay a subscriber: 1. Many of the plant images are not full plants, just a snippet of the plant’s flowers or a cluster of branches. This makes it really hard to visualize the actual size and shape of a plant. I have just been substituting other varieties in this case but it’s really annoying. 2. I wish the editor auto-saved your design. Today I spent an hour on one design, got a phone call and went back to it after only to find it had not saved my progress. All my other editing apps (like Canva, etc) auto-save works so this doesn’t happen.

This app is everything. Not only does it allow a user to drag and drop plants (from an extensive selection including hybrids & nativars)- it also tracks rainfall (including 1 weeks worth), overall weather, has a seed starting tracker, a plant ID tool, and gives you plants tasks! It’s literally 6+ apps in one! And the price point is well worth it. It’s still very new and already is exceeding expectations. The developers are also very responsive to any feedback and are promptly making improvements and changes. This is going to be THE main plant designer tool for the future once others discovers it. I do designs for clients , as well as maintain a fairly large garden myself . I’m also a mother to 2 boys & a blue heeler- and being able to design easily from my phone is a must, while also keeping tracking of my own garden layout and tasks is incredible. The designs also allow you to download a pdf packet which shows a bloom calendar , and plant care guide for clients ! Absolutely incredible ! 10/10

As a first-time homeowner, this app has been a lifesaver. I snapped a picture of a mystery plant in my yard and the Plant ID got it right instantly. I used the drag-and-drop planner to design my flower beds with real-scale layout and it honestly looks like I hired a professional landscaper. The built-in marketplace helped me find plants at better prices than local shops. Such a powerful tool, especially since it is free.