# Landscaper's Companion for iPad

> Comprehensive plant database and guide for gardeners and landscapers. (iPhone/iPad app by Stevenson Software, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/landscapers-companion-for-ipad/id380864724 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Stevenson Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/327465174)
- Category: Reference, Utilities
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 41 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2010-08-15
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/landscapers-companion-for-ipad/id380864724/reviews.md

## What is Landscaper's Companion for iPad?

The most comprehensive plant guide on iPad!

Enjoyed by thousands of gardeners and landscape professionals world-wide, Landscaper's Companion is the #1 reference guide to all plants including trees, shrubs, annuals, and perennials.  Containing information on over 26,000 plants and 21,000 pictures, Landscaper's Companion makes an excellent resource for the casual gardener, professional landscaper, aspiring botanist, or anyone looking for a simple, easy to use plant guide.

Landscaper's Companion for iPhone and iPad has been highly rated:

* "Top 10 Reference App" in USA - April, March 2012
* "Top 10 Reference App" in Canada - April 2010
* "What's Hot" app in the UK Store - April 2010
* Featured on the UK app store front page - March 2010

"The search feature is nicely designed. You can enter “cucurbita pepo” or “zucchini” or “summer squash” and the software will find the same vegetable." - Bob Tedeschi, New York Times

"Landscaper's Companion comes out ahead due to it's rich search features, custom offline content and nurturing instructions." - Brodie Beta, The Globe and Mail

"Just wanted to let u know this app is great. I have been looking for something like this for a while." - Daren, Deerwood Landscapes

"Gardeners who want a content-heavy app need to look no further than the Landscaper's Companion, which houses a large collection of data that spans 17 categories of plants" - Lauren Fairbanks, SheKnows.com

"Your app is great!!! As someone who works as a landscaper and nursery retailer/buyer this is most helpful for my customers." - Jessica, NM

Reference Guide Features:

▪ Plant Database with over 26,000 plants in 17 categories covering North America, the United Kingdom, and Australia
▪ General information such as USDA zone, sun exposure, water usage, growth rate, bloom times, deer resistance, and mature height and width
▪ Over 21,000 high quality images from around the web
▪ Extensive Plant Search Capabilities: search by Common or Scientific Name, Sun Exposure, USDA Zone, Water requirements, Color, Bloom Time, Deer Resistance, Height, and Width
▪ Email Detailed Plant Information
▪ Keep a List of Your Favorite Plants and Email the List

Not only is Landscaper's Companion a great reference guide to plants, the Professional upgrade also makes a great tool for professional landscapers or serious gardeners. Professional upgrade features:

▪ Manage Multiple Plant Lists with Projects
▪ Add Your Own Plants
▪ Add Your Own Plant Pictures
▪ Keep Notes on Your Plants or Garden

Please note: the Professional upgrade is a separate purchase within the app.

Still more questions? No problem. Here's more information:

The 25,000 plants are spread throughout these 17 categories: 

1) Annuals
2) Bulbs
3) Cacti
4) Conifers
5) Flowering and Fruit Trees
6) Ground Covers
7) Herbs
8) House Plants
9) Ornamental Grasses
10) Palms
11) Perennials
12) Roses
13) Shade Trees
14) Shrubs
15) Vegetables, Fruits, Berries
16) Water Plants
17) Ferns

Sorry - we don't have any tropicals or orchids at this time. 

Browse the 26,000 different plants by their scientific name and common names.  View information such as water usage, size, and sun requirements.  Most have a short description of the plant along with cultivation information, common uses, and any problems they may have.  Most plant entries include beautiful pictures.

Additional plants and images are added periodically for FREE!

Like us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/landscaperscompanion) and follow us on Twitter at @landscaperscomp

Please contact us if you questions about the app. Unfortunately, we're unable to respond to user reviews directly, so please email support@landscaperscompanion.com if you have problems with the app. 

Please Note: Internet access is required to download plant images. Once images are downloaded, internet access is not required to use app.

## Key features

- Extensive plant database (26,000+ plants)
- Over 21,000 high-quality plant images
- Detailed plant information (USDA zone, sun, water, etc.)
- Advanced search by common/scientific name, traits, and more
- Manage favorite plants and email lists
- Professional upgrade for custom lists, notes, and user-added plants

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/landscapers-companion-for-ipad/id380864724/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Not Too Happy

*2017-06-03, version 3.3*

Vey little information--nothing not available with a quick Google search.  I wasted my money.

### 2/5 — Only works when it want to -

*2017-05-21, version 3.3*

Very frustrating when it doesn't respond to touch when trying to add plants to project. Would also like to be able to add more than one photo at a time when I add plants.

### 1/5 — Very Little Info

*2015-05-06, version 2.5.4*

There may be a lot of plants in the database, but there's only minimal info on each.  Where's the info on propagation, pruning, diseases? And I sprang for the professional upgrade!!!!! Very disappointed. I feel cheated.

### 3/5 — limited but good

*2015-01-09, version 2.5.2*

This is a great way to organize favorite plants you want to become better acquainted with.  A few improvements could be made such as crashes when looking at plant photos in the image carousel.  Also it would be nice to be able to email the favorites as a pdf or excel spreadsheet.

### 4/5 — For experienced landscapers

*2014-08-14, version 2.5.1*

Really good fit & finish for what is essentially a large catalog of plants and pictures. Good if you know what you want - not really helpful if you are looking for ideas or don't know what you are really looking for. No suggestions, etc. by use case, etc. 

Will look for another app that is more novice/suggestion oriented.

### 2/5 — Meh

*2014-04-04, version 2.4.14*

It's an ok place to start but loses its usefulness quickly. Relatively few pictures for the size of the database it claims to have. Search tool is a little clunky and doesn't include some aesthetic features that I would find valuable (like fall foliage color). If you are looking for native plants for your geographic region, you probably won't find much help here.

### 1/5 — Deceptive description

*2014-01-11, version 2.4.14*

I purchased for the ability to add my own photos that the description claims it can do.

However, once downloaded, it tells me I have to purchase the the PRO version for that capability.  I'm already into it for $5 so not wanting to waste that, sprung for the $7 pro version.

After that, the add photo is no longer ghosted in . . .so I attempted to add my photos.  THEN it says I can only do that with the monthly storage plan at $10 a month!

No THANKS!!!

### 5/5 — Great app

*2013-07-18, version 2.4.13*

I downloaded the standard version and well worth the $$.  I like the favorites list option to save as a reference and show plants to clients.  The cultural information on each plant is very helpful and comprehensive as well as the photos.  I am a landscaper and professional horticulturist and recommend this useful app to anyone that works with plants.

### 5/5 — Incredible resource for high volume landscape designer / garden center sales

*2013-06-05, version 2.4.12*

Great choice for serious industry professionals. I found this to be an incredible resource to have at hand when offering plant recommendations to customers. The pro upgrade makes tracking large plant lists for many projects simple.  Highly recommended! Thank you!

### 1/5 — Still terrible

*2013-02-23, version 2.4.10*

Two years after wasting good money to buy this useless app, I still find it to be completely useless. When I need to know anything at all about any plant, tree, flower, shrub... I still have to google it to get the information I am wanting. I hate throwing my money away. I was duped.

## Frequently asked questions about Landscaper's Companion for iPad

### What is Landscaper's Companion?

Landscaper's Companion is a comprehensive plant guide designed for iPad, offering detailed information on over 26,000 plants. It includes data on trees, shrubs, annuals, and perennials, along with over 21,000 images, making it a valuable resource for both casual gardeners and professional landscapers.

### What kind of information does the app provide about plants?

The app provides general information such as USDA zone, sun exposure, water usage, growth rate, bloom times, deer resistance, and mature height and width. It also includes extensive plant search capabilities based on various criteria like common or scientific name, sun exposure, and water requirements.

### Is there a cost associated with using Landscaper's Companion?

The base app functions as a reference guide. However, a 'Professional upgrade' is available as a separate in-app purchase, which unlocks additional features for professional landscapers and serious gardeners, such as managing multiple plant lists with projects and adding custom notes.

### Who would benefit most from using this app?

This app is ideal for a wide range of users including casual gardeners looking to identify and care for plants, professional landscapers needing a quick reference in the field, aspiring botanists seeking detailed plant data, and nursery retailers assisting customers.

### What are the key features of the Professional upgrade?

The Professional upgrade allows users to manage multiple plant lists organized by projects, add their own custom plants to the database, upload their own plant pictures, and keep personal notes on plants or their garden. This enhances the app's utility for managing specific landscaping projects or personal gardening endeavors.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 3.4 — 2017-08-24

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Fixes an issue that would cause a crash trying to add your own plants.
Other random bug fixes and optimizations

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