Garden Aide - Companion Plant Guide

Garden Aide - Companion Plant Guide

by Herman Veluwenkamp

2 ratings
5 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 12 May 2026)

This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.

Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 20, 2016
  • May 29, 2017
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Discover companion planting strategies for organic gardening. Learn how plants can help each other by attracting beneficial insects, repelling pests, providing shade, or improving soil nutrients. Enhance your garden's health and yield naturally.

Companion planting information
Organic, Biodynamic, Permaculture principles
Natural pest control
Plant benefits explained
Crop rotation guidance
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What's New in Garden Aide

2.0

May 29, 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. The interface has been improved to make the app friendlier to use. Finding the plants and influences has been improved through searching and filtering. Both minerals and influences have been colour coded to help identify what their effects are.

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User reviews

Precisely what I wanted!

A thorough and complete cross reference. Includes insects, nutrients, helpful herbs and flowers. Quickly find out if your pepper plants play nice with your potatoes!

Not enough

Gardening requires so much more than just companion planting.

Response from developer

That is quite correct. Gardening is multi-faceted. This app focuses on companion planting and related ideas, as the title would suggest. For gardeners that would like to follow traditional moon planting I have an app that focuses on those influences. Success with your gardening.

Accessible, straight forward and useful

The layout is very good, it is simple to navigate, and the aesthetic is well balanced between being attractive and clean.
The range of plants is quite good, it definitely covers a wide range.
Since this is a paid app I would like to see the option to ask for new plants to be added to the list for those plants not already listed. Overall, though it is a good app that does what it intend to do well, I would recommend it.
I also have to commend the developer for programming the app properly to enable screen reader access. I am vision impaired and it’s great to see an app that is inclusive. If this is accidental, I would encourage the developer to look into iOS accessibility to ensure the excellent level of voice over access is maintained.
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Limited information for a high priced app

A very limited plant list (e.g., the only common fruit tree is apple). Expected much more at this price point. Makes it far less informative than it claims to be.

Finally

I've been looking for some kind of computer program or app that maps out companion vegetables for almost a year. So thankful I came across this one!! Some info is needed for some of the fruits/veggies/herbs that are still blank, but this is what I've been searching for!!

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FAQ

What is Garden Aide's price?

Garden Aide costs $4.99 and is a one-time purchase. There are no additional in-app purchases or subscription fees.

Does Garden Aide have ads?

No, Garden Aide is ad-free. You can use the app without any interruptions from advertisements.

What gardening principles does Garden Aide cover?

Garden Aide provides useful information for gardeners applying Organic, Biodynamic, and Permaculture principles, including Companion Gardening, Natural Biological Controls, Dynamic Accumulators, and Crop Rotation.

What devices is Garden Aide compatible with?

Garden Aide is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices.

How often is Garden Aide updated?

The latest version, 2.0, was released on May 29, 2017. The app was initially released on December 20, 2016.

What is the age rating for Garden Aide?

Garden Aide has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

What kind of information can I find about companion plants in Garden Aide?

You can learn how companion plants assist other plants by attracting beneficial insects, repelling pests, providing physical support like shade, making minerals available in the soil, and even improving the flavor of other plants.

How does Garden Aide help with pest control?

Garden Aide explains how knowing which plants attract or repel specific pests can be used for biological insect control, helping to manage pests affecting your plants naturally.