Gardening Apps 
Below are free apps that could enhance your gardening experience

PictureThis – Identifies plants, weeds, and pests with AI-powered image recognition.

GardenTags – Combines plant identification with a social community of gardeners.

Planter – A companion for raised bed gardening, offering layout planning and plant spacing guides.

Gardenize – A garden journal to track plant progress, notes, and photos.

From Seed to Spoon – Provides planting dates, growing tips, and organic pest control advice.

MyRadar – A real-time weather radar app to track storms and precipitation.

Agrobase – Identifies pests, diseases, and weeds, and provides treatment options.

Happy Plant – A watering reminder app to ensure plants get regular care.

Gardenate – Provides regional planting guides and companion planting suggestions.

BeeSmart Pollinator Gardener – Helps select plants that attract pollinators to the garden.

PlantNet

   - Focus: Primarily plants, including weeds.

   - How it Works: Take a photo of a weed (leaf, flower, or whole plant), and the app uses image recognition to match it against a large database. It’s especially good for wild plants and common weeds.

iNaturalist

   - Focus: Plants (including weeds) and insects.

   - How it Works: Snap a photo, and the app suggests an identification. You can also submit it for community verification by other users, including experts. The companion app "Seek" (also free) offers real-time ID without requiring an account.

ID Weeds

   - Focus: Specifically weeds.

   - How it Works: Developed by the University of Missouri Extension, this app lets you search by name or input characteristics (e.g., leaf shape, habitat) to narrow down weed species. It includes photos and details for over 430 weeds. 

Google Lens

   - Focus: General object recognition, including plants and weeds.

   - How it Works: Use your phone’s camera or upload a photo, and Google’s AI suggests what it might be. It links to web results for more info.

iNaturalist (and Seek)

   - Focus: Insects, plants, and more.

   - How it Works: As above, photo-based ID with community support. Seek provides instant suggestions, while iNaturalist allows deeper engagement.

Picture Insect

   - Focus: Insects only.

   - How it Works: Take a photo, and the app identifies the insect from a database of over 1,000 species. The base version is free with ads; premium features (like unlimited IDs) cost extra.

Insect Identification

   - Focus: Insects.

   - How it Works: Upload a photo or answer questions about the insect’s features (e.g., wings, color) to get an ID. Free with some limitations; full access may require a small fee.

Tips for Best Results

- Photo Quality: Clear, well-lit photos improve accuracy—focus on key features like leaves for weeds or wings for insects.

- Cross-Check: No app is flawless. Use multiple apps or web searches to confirm tricky IDs, especially for rare species or seedlings.

- Location: Some apps use geolocation to refine suggestions, so enable it if possible.