by Angie Pollock

Created on: August 25, 2010

There are a variety of apps available for the iPhone including those that are helpful for both the professional and novice gardener. From planting to tracking – these apps are handy tools no matter what region of the country you live in. These are just some of the best iPhone apps for gardeners that can make gardening just a little bit easier.

iGarden USA - Gardening Helper

The iGarden USA app assists gardeners with their personal vegetables gardens. The app helps with gardening planning by offering advice on when to plant based on the gardener’s climate zone. For the gardening novice, the app will provide the information needed on how to plant seeds including row and seed spacing. The iGarden USA app then helps gardeners keep track of their crops. This app is available for the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad for $4.99.

Gardening Toolkit
The Gardening Toolkit app is much like the iGarden USA app. It offers planting advice and helps keep track of plants gardeners are growing in their gardens. The Gardening Toolkit app also uses the gardener’s location for suggesting what to plant and when. An encyclopedia is included that covers over 1000 different types of plants including herbs and flowers.

This app also offers a To-Do List to add notes on projects or for adding reminders. The Gardening Toolkit app costs $3.99 and is compatible with the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.

Gardening News and Updates
For gardeners that like to stay on top of the latest gardening tools and tips, the Gardening News and Updates app will come in handy. This app offers articles and updates from a variety of popular gardening blogs. Should a gardener’s favorite blog not be listed, it can be added so a new post can be read anywhere. The cost of the Gardening News and Updates app is 99 cents and can be downloaded to the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.

Eden Garden Designer
The Eden Garden Designer app combines fun and function. Gardeners can create virtual gardens using either a pre-loaded design or with an uploaded photo. Gardeners can experiment with their own gardens using the virtual garden function. The app also includes a searchable plant library. The plants can be added to a gardener’s virtual garden to create an outdoor masterpiece. This is a fun app for only 99 cents. It is compatible with the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.

Landscaper's Companion
Going beyond just the garden, the Landscaper’s Companion app is a handy reference for identifying trees, shrubs, and

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