Free · iPhone, Android & web
Your ZIP code. Your whole front-yard plan.
Tidy plant picks for your HOA, a layout that looks designed, local rebates you can claim, and reminders that keep it all alive.
The native plant app built for HOA neighborhoods.
Free forever. Works on iPhone, Android, and in your browser.
AfterAfter (Patch Vision preview)
BeforeThe after image is a Patch Vision preview. It replants the real yard photo with native plants chosen to fit that yard's ecoregion, sun, and HOA strictness.
- 900+ gardens created
- 3,900+ native species
- Pet-safe database
- Local rebate lookup
Looking for a native plant app? See how Pollinator Patch compares (including pet safety filters, HOA guidance, and rebate support that most apps don't cover).
THE FIVE STEPS
From rebate to a yard that takes care of itself.
Pollinator Patch is the TurboTax of yard rebates. Here is the whole path, start to finish.
Find your rebate
Many cities and water utilities pay homeowners to replace turf with native plants. Programs vary by city and utility, so we keep a directory of what is available where you live and what each one actually pays. No program where you live yet? Skip ahead, the rest of the journey works the same.
See rebates in your city→Design your yard
Browse 3,900+ native plants filtered to your sun, soil, and ecoregion, with pet-safe and HOA-friendly tags built in. Garden Builder turns your picks into a layout with spacing and groupings you can hand to anyone.
Browse plants that fit→Get your paperwork
Rebate programs and HOA review boards want the same thing: a tidy plan on paper. Print your layout and plant list, attach them, and submit. We walk you through what each form expects. No HOA and no rebate? You can skip the paperwork entirely.
See the HOA help hub→Plant it yourself
No crew, no quotes. A weekend with a shovel covers most front beds. Our getting-started guide covers digging, spacing, and watering in, written in plain language for first-time planters.
Read the planting guide→Keep it alive
The first year is establishment, not perfection. Seasonal care notes, bloom timelines, freeze alerts, and Ask Patch answer the questions that come up, like what is dormant versus what is dead.
Get the app→See the vision
See your yard before you plant it.
Patch Vision starts from a photo of your own front yard and shows it replanted with natives that fit your ecoregion, sun, and HOA strictness. Every plant in the render is a real species that passed the same filters as the rest of the app.
The after image is a Patch Vision preview. It replants the real yard photo with native plants chosen to fit that yard's ecoregion, sun, and HOA strictness.
Real homes, native previews
Each is a Patch Vision preview generated from a real homeowner's front-yard photo.
My Garden
Track every plant through the seasons.
Import your plan into My Garden, organize plants by bed and zone, and set quantities. Each plant carries seasonal care notes and a bloom calendar, and the app nudges you when frost is coming or a young plant needs water.
- Organize your plants by bed and zone
- Freeze warnings and smart watering reminders, timed to your plants and local weather
- Seasonal care notes and a bloom calendar showing what flowers each month
Rebate Concierge
Your city may pay you to plant natives.
Hundreds of cities and utilities offer rebates for replacing turf with native plants. The Rebate Concierge checks what your area offers, then walks you through the paperwork most people skip.
- Check what your area offers by city
- See DIY and installed cost ranges before you start
- Follow a step-by-step checklist to apply and track
Ask Patch
A native-plant advisor in your pocket.
Ask Patch answers the questions that come up after you plant: what is this, when do I prune it, is it dead or just dormant, what should I add next. Free users get three questions a month.
- Identify a plant from a photo
- Pruning and watering timing for your region
- Know what is dead versus dormant
APP PREVIEW
A closer look at the app.
Explore
Browse native plants, bees, and butterflies your yard can support.
My Garden
Track your plants by zone and see what's blooming.
Garden Plan
Build a yard-specific plan you can print for your board.
Learn
Guides on HOA-friendly natives, pet safety, and care.
Explore
Browse native plants, bees, and butterflies your yard can support.
My Garden
Track your plants by zone and see what's blooming.
Garden Plan
Build a yard-specific plan you can print for your board.
Learn
Guides on HOA-friendly natives, pet safety, and care.
WHO IT'S FOR
You don't need a green thumb to start.
Explore for free, learn as you go. No gardening background needed.
Homeowners in HOAs
You want native plants but you also want a plan you can show your HOA board. Layouts, spacing, and something you can print.
Printable plans for your board
Curious Beginners
You've never gardened before, and that's fine. Browse plants and read the guides before you commit to anything.
Free to explore, no commitment
Busy Parents
You want your kids to see monarchs in the yard. You don't want another weekly chore.
Plant it and mostly leave it alone
Nature Enthusiasts
You already know why native plants matter. You want a planning tool that takes it seriously.
Real ecoregion data, not guesswork
PRICING
Free to start. Pro when you want more.
FREE
$0
Research plants, track your garden, and get started planning. No paywall.
- My Garden: Unlimited zones, plants, and care tracking. Free forever.
- Native Plant Library: 3,900+ plants with pet-safe and HOA-friendly filters.
- Butterfly & Bee Library: 230+ butterflies with host plant data, plus 400+ native bees.
- Ask Patch: 3 questions/month with a native plant advisor.
- Garden Builder: 1 free use per plan path. Classic template included.
- Guides & rebate finder: Free learning resources, rebate lookup, and nursery map.
Or try it on the web →PRO
$44.99/year, or $29.99/year founding annual (limited availability).
Ask Patch on demand, garden templates, and tools for the whole yard journey.
- Ask Patch: 30 questions/month, personalized to your garden.
- Garden Builder: Yard-specific plans with layouts, spacing, and groupings.
- Unlimited plans + PDF export: Save any number of plans. Print for your HOA or landscaper.
Coming next: Smart task suggestions, HOA Response Kit, Photo journal.
REBATES & INCENTIVES
Your city may pay you to plant natives.
Hundreds of cities and utilities offer rebates for replacing turf with native plants. Many homeowners don't know these programs exist, or miss out by skipping the documentation step.
Find rebates in your cityUp to $50K
Largest residential rebate (Las Vegas)
50
States covered
418+
City, utility & regional programs
HOA RESOURCES
In an HOA? Start here.
Most HOA-conscious native landscaping problems come down to one thing: presentation. These guides cover the design cues, submission strategies, and common objections that make the difference.
The HOA-Conscious Native Garden Maintenance Checklist (With Expert Insights)
A practical, month-by-month native garden maintenance guide with expert tips on navigating HOA landscaping standards and working with community rules to reduce friction.
You Can Support Pollinators Without a Messy Front Yard
How to design pollinator-friendly native yards that meet HOA expectations. Learn plant traits, placement strategies, and layout principles that support butterflies and bees while maintaining curb appeal.
HOAs Don't Hate Native Plants. They Hate Chaos.
Most HOA conflicts with native plants come from layout and structure, not plant choice. Learn why visual order matters more than species and how to design native gardens that pass HOA review.
FAQ
Common questions.
About the app, native plants, HOAs, and what "low maintenance" actually means.
What is Pollinator Patch?
Pollinator Patch is a native plant planning and maintenance app. It helps you research plants, build a yard plan, track your garden over time, and get answers to care questions (especially if you're in an HOA neighborhood). Browse plants and butterflies for free, track your garden in My Garden, get custom planting plans, and ask questions with Ask Patch. No gardening experience needed.
What is My Garden?
My Garden is where you track everything you've planted. Add plants, organize by zone (front bed, side yard, containers), and see care info and what's blooming each month. It's free and unlimited. The more you add, the more useful the app becomes. Care profiles show establishment progress, seasonal notes, watering guidance, and pruning windows for plants in our database.
What is Ask Patch?
Ask Patch is a native plant advisor built into the app. Ask it care questions, plant ID questions, what's dead vs. dormant, when to prune, what to plant next. It knows native plants for your region and gives practical answers. Free users get 3 questions/month. Pro gets 30/month with answers personalized to your actual garden. Ask Patch is free through September 30 during the Founding Gardener window.
What regions does Pollinator Patch support?
Pollinator Patch is live nationwide on iPhone, Android (Google Play), and on the web. Our plant database and regional recommendations cover ecoregions across the United States, so you get plants matched to where you actually garden.
I'm a complete beginner. Is this app for me?
Yes, that's who we built it for. The Learn tab covers the basics in plain language, the plant filters narrow things down so you're not staring at 500 species, and Ask Patch can answer questions as they come up. No gardening background needed.
What's free vs what's Pro?
Free: My Garden (unlimited zones and plants), browse 3,900+ native plants, 230+ butterflies, and 400+ native bees, pet-safe and HOA-friendly filters, free guides, 1 free Garden Builder use per path, Quick Solutions, and Ask Patch (3 questions/month). Pro ($5.99/month or $44.99/year; founding annual $29.99/year): Ask Patch at 30 questions/month personalized to your garden, Garden Builder with yard-specific layouts and spacing, unlimited garden plans, PDF export, and coming soon: smart task suggestions, HOA Response Kit, and photo journal.
Where can I download the app?
Pollinator Patch is free on the Apple App Store, Google Play, and on the web at app.thepollinatorpatchgarden.com. Search "Pollinator Patch" on the App Store or Google Play, or open the web app from any browser.
What does 'HOA-conscious' mean? Is this HOA approved?
It means the plans use things HOAs typically look for: clean edges, controlled heights, grouped plantings instead of random scattering, and printable plans you can hand to your board. We do NOT guarantee HOA approval. Every community is different. This is a planning tool, not legal advice.
What does 'low maintenance' really mean for a native garden?
Low maintenance doesn't mean zero effort. It means less watering (once established), less fertilizer, and fewer pest issues than lawns or non-natives. You'll still need seasonal pruning, weeding (especially in year one), and mulch refresh. Expect 1-2 hours a month after establishment.
Is Pollinator Patch legal advice? Are you guaranteeing HOA approval?
No. Pollinator Patch is a planning and maintenance app, not legal or landscaping advice. We can't guarantee your HOA will approve anything. Every HOA has its own rules. The plans are built around common HOA expectations, but approval is your board's call. Check your CC&Rs before you start planting.
Use Pollinator Patch on the web
Available in any browser on desktop or mobile. Same plant data, same HOA-conscious planning.
Open on desktopStill have questions?
Reach out to us →OUR APPROACH
HOAs exist for real reasons: shared aesthetics, property values, community standards. Pollinator Patch doesn't position native landscaping as a fight against HOAs. It positions it as a design discipline that can satisfy both. Clean edges, controlled heights, intentional groupings. A plan that shows your board someone thought this through.
900+
Gardens created
3,900+
Native plants in the database
Free
To download and use