A: I’ve tested several plant identification apps and have found them surprisingly, but not completely, accurate. You simply ...

The best plant identification apps satisfy our natural curiosity for the world we inhabit. The need to know which plant is which is something that dates back to mankind's early ancestors, when even ...

After realizing I couldn’t name most of the plants in my neighborhood, I downloaded a plant identification app. It was a great way to connect with my surroundings. “Plant identification starts when we ...

The New Yor k Times Wirecutter and CNN Underscored rank PlantNet as the best plant identification app for most users. Described by the manufacturer as a “citizen science project,” the app uses a ...

Plant- and tree-identifying apps can help you avoid stepping in some poison ivy by telling you that it’s just a blackberry bramble. Apps like iNaturalist, LeafSnap, PictureThis® and PlantSnap are ...

Q: How reliable are plant identification apps? I’ve tested several plant identification apps and have found them surprisingly, but not completely, accurate. You simply snap a photo of the plant in ...

Pruning plants in the fall doesn’t just keep your garden looking neat. It also wards off disease and pests while giving perennials a head start on healthy growth for the spring. Some plants, like ...

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