# AR Perpetual Garden

> Augmented reality app to visualize and learn about wildflower gardens and woodland ecosystems. (iPhone/iPad app by The Carnegie Institute.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-perpetual-garden/id1438086490 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Carnegie Institute](https://appshunter.io/developer/442940368)
- Category: Education, Games
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 113 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2018-10-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-perpetual-garden/id1438086490/reviews.md

## What is AR Perpetual Garden?

Use this application to visualize a wild flower garden in your yard, and instantly see your world as a more beautiful and wild place with the Woodland in Balance scenario. Place different AR flowers on any flat surface, then plan a wild flower garden of your own. See and learn about the effects of deer over population in the Woodland out of Balance scenario and compare it to the Woodland in Balance scenario. Listen to the story to learn about why these woodlands differ. Use the “Plant Info” button to visit our website to the seasons in perpetual bloom on our 3D timeline, and learn more about eastern American wild flower gardening. The AR Perpetual Garden App was developed as an international collaboration between The Harrington Lab at the University of Central Florida, Powdermill Nature Reserve at Carnegie Museum of Natural History, and the MultiMediaTechnology program of the Salzburg University of Applied Sciences, Austria. Undergraduate and graduate students were involved in the production of the app.

In order to have a good user experience, launch the app, and then allow the AR programs to find a flat surface – the ground or the floor, that will be indicated by some graphical markers. When markers appear, use your finger to tap the screen to plant the flowers.  At this point, they are real flowers. You can bend down to see them closer, walk around to the side, or look up from below on tall ones! The app is best used in full light, or part sun.

The Apple app requires iOS 11.0. The Apple app is only compatible with iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max,  iPad Pro (all models), iPad (6th generation), iPad (5th generation). For a list of supported devices see: https://www.apple.com/ios/augmented-reality/

## Key features

- Augmented reality garden visualization
- Woodland ecosystem scenarios
- Interactive 3D plant timelines
- Learn about native wildflowers
- Plan your own garden
- Educational woodland stories

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-perpetual-garden/id1438086490/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Do you know what’s scarier than an burga

*2024-11-11*

Evial burga with a side of evil frir

## Frequently asked questions about AR Perpetual Garden

### What is AR Perpetual Garden?

AR Perpetual Garden is an augmented reality application that allows users to visualize wildflower gardens in their own space and learn about woodland ecosystems. It offers interactive scenarios and educational content about native plants.

### How does AR Perpetual Garden work?

The app uses augmented reality to place virtual flowers on any flat surface, like the ground or floor, indicated by graphical markers. Users can then interact with these virtual plants and explore different woodland scenarios.

### What educational content does AR Perpetual Garden offer?

It provides information on eastern American wildflowers, the impact of deer overpopulation on woodlands, and features a 3D timeline to learn about seasonal blooms. Users can also access website information via the 'Plant Info' button.

### Is AR Perpetual Garden suitable for children?

Yes, AR Perpetual Garden has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users interested in nature and learning. The app was developed with involvement from undergraduate and graduate students.

### What devices are compatible with AR Perpetual Garden?

The app requires iOS 11.0 and is compatible with specific iPhone and iPad models, including iPhone 6s and later, and iPad Pro models. It is also available for iPod.

### When was AR Perpetual Garden last updated?

The app was last updated on October 25, 2018, with version 1.2. It was initially released on October 4, 2018.

### What is the user feedback on AR Perpetual Garden?

Based on the available data, AR Perpetual Garden has a high rating of 5.0 stars from 2 ratings, indicating positive user sentiment.

### Does AR Perpetual Garden have ads?

No, AR Perpetual Garden is ad-free. The app does not contain advertisements, ensuring an uninterrupted educational experience for users.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2018-10-25

Improved image quality.

### 1.1 — 2018-10-23

We improved image quality.

### 1.0 — 2018-10-04

No release notes.

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