Armitage’s Great Garden Plants
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Description
••• Plants that Can for those who think they Can't! ••• Gardening is not brain surgery or rocket science - and if I have learned one thing, it is that gardening should never be taken seriously. So have fun. There are no rules. You may search all plants or use the filter to search for annuals, perennials, those grown in sun or shade, or those grown for foliage or flowers. Scroll through any plant for useful information, or swipe through hundreds of photos. Add plants to your list of favorites, and email some of these to your friends or spouse so they will buy you the plant you actually lust for. For even more excitement, I have included videos where not only do I make a fool of myself, but I may even teach you a few hints. Have fun! ••• About the Author ••• World renowned plantsman lecturer and author. He has traveled to gardens throughout Europe, South Africa, New Zealand, Japan, Australia, Canada, the Channel Islands, and South America. He has appeared in International Horticulture conferences in Portugal, Toronto, and Norway, chatted with Martha on the Martha Stewart Show, and consulted with growers and nurseries around the globe. He has earned Professor Emeritus status within the Department of Horticulture at the University of Georgia. He has published 13 books and hundreds of trade journal articles for the horticulture industry, produced dozens of videos about plants for the gardener, and is the author of an online course for the public. Native of Montreal, Canada, Dr. Armitage plays a mean guitar and enjoys hiking, skiing, and his weekly brutal games of squash and tennis. He loves his wife, kids, and grandkids.
What's New
* New Crops Updated * All Crops Reviewed * Bug Fixes
Details
- Developer
- Allan Armitage
- Main Category
- Lifestyle
- Version
- 4.2.3
- Version Release
- 2025-01-19
- Initial Release
- 2013-03-21
- Size
- 63 MB
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Price
- USD 4.99
- Languages
- EN
- Bundle ID
- com.sutromedia.ArmitagesBestGardenAndPlants-974
- Version Rating
- ★ 3.52 (33)
- First Seen
- 2026-05-29
Metadata updated 2026-06-16
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User Reviews
This app was recommended by a garden blogger, but I’m very disappointed in the amount of variety of plants found in the app. When I search for daisies for example, 2 varieties is all that appear! And Shasta daisies (one of the most commonly known) are not one of them. I looked at app for 10 minutes and requested a refund but it’s “not eligible “ for one. Don’t do it- Google is a better resource in my opinion.
App no longer opens. Cannot access content that was paid for.
This is a very helpful app. I enjoy the many photos of different cultivars, Dr. A’s thoughts on the plants and the links to related videos. With this app, I am rarely caught off guard at the nursery when shopping for plants. It’s like having a textbook in my pocket.
I was expecting a comprehensive and interesting tool, and found so little as to be almost funny - and now it will not even open. Please return my purchase price.
Dr. Armitage is the foremost expert in herbaceous perennials and makes his vast knowledge available to all through this wonderful app. Great detail on plants for beginners and advanced growers! Well worth every penny.
I’m not familiar with Mr. Armitage, so my expectations were off. Someone recommended the app as an helpful guide to individual plants, but there were no trees, nor the usual evergreens like arborvitae or holly. Just two types of roses. From a wealth of experience, the author recommends specific cultivars and solutions to a few specific gardening issues/categories such as drought-tolerant or deer-resistant plants. The app works just fine on my iPhone 11.
I just purchased your app for iPhone XR. Nothing will show up and app crashes.
I can’t see any of the black words on the black background :(
This app is great for anyone from beginner to experienced gardener. As a Master Gardener, I use this app and can confidently recommend it to others seeking answers. The app is easy to use and provides useful information from leaders in the gardening industry. Looking for pollinator plants? The app can help. Looking for deer resistant plants? The app can help. Want information about a particular plant? The app can help. Need to find a garden center near you? The app can help. These are just a few of the many resources provided by this app. Additional links are provided for further information. The information is updated as needed and new information is added periodically, such as the recently added Integrated Pest Management (IPM) section which provides sound guidance and practical advise to reduce the use of chemicals while having the garden of your dreams. I highly recommend this app!
Just got this. It’s not compatible with dark mode on iPhone 11 (the text isn’t visible). The support link doesn’t work. The developer’s website doesn’t load. I haven’t looked at the app in depth but it looks good and comes from one of the best horticulturists anywhere. So I’m hopeful, but off to a rocky start with no apparent way to get the kinks worked out. Sigh.
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