There have been many questions this spring about plant applications for your phone, so this week we will revisit the most popular options available to you.
Ever looked in a garden, yard, or park and had no idea what the plant is in front of you? Fortunately, there are plenty of great plant identification apps out there that take all the hard work out of the process. Here’s a look at eight of the best options for iOS and Android.
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