What is Pollinator Patch?
Pollinator Patch is a native plant planning app for HOA-conscious homeowners. It helps you design front-yard gardens that look intentional, use commonly accepted landscaping cues, and support local pollinators — without the risk of HOA conflict or an expensive landscaping consultation.
Key Takeaways
- •Native plant planning app — not a landscaping service or plant database
- •Built for homeowners with HOA oversight who want front-yard native gardens that look intentional
- •Provides personalized garden designs, native plant recommendations, and design guidance focused on curb appeal and reduced risk
- •Currently available in Texas with plans to expand to additional states
- •Free tier for browsing plants and guides; Pro tier for custom designs
What Does Pollinator Patch Do?
Pollinator Patch helps you move from curiosity about native plants to a landscaping decision you feel confident about. It covers the full planning process:
- ExploreBrowse native plants filtered by your Texas ecoregion, sun exposure, soil type, and bloom season. See which plants are commonly used in visible, front-yard settings.
- LearnRead guides on native landscaping, HOA best practices, cues of care (how to make native gardens look maintained), and Texas ecoregions.
- PlanGenerate a personalized garden design based on your yard conditions, style preferences, and goals. Get a plant list, layout guidance, and exportable plan.
- SaveBookmark plants and save designs to revisit as you refine your plan or present it to your HOA.
Who Is Pollinator Patch For?
Pollinator Patch is designed for homeowners who:
- Want to plant native species but worry about HOA pushback
- Need their front yard to look intentional and well-maintained, not wild or weedy
- Don't want to hire an expensive landscape designer just to figure out what to plant
- Live in Texas and want plants matched to their specific ecoregion
- Care about supporting pollinators but need a practical, low-risk approach
How Is Pollinator Patch Different?
vs. Hiring a Landscaper
A landscape consultation can cost $200–$500+ and may not specialize in native plants or understand HOA dynamics. Pollinator Patch gives you a starting plan you can use on your own, bring to a nursery, or hand to a landscaper as a brief — at a fraction of the cost.
vs. General Garden Design Apps
Apps like iScape or Planner 5D are great for general yard layout but don't filter for native species, ecoregion compatibility, or HOA-conscious design cues. Pollinator Patch is built specifically for native plant decisions in visible outdoor spaces.
vs. Plant Databases
Resources like the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center or Calscape are excellent references, but they don't help you decide which specific plants to combine, how to lay them out, or how to present the result to an HOA. Pollinator Patch bridges the gap between “I found a plant I like” and “I have a plan I feel good about.”
Where Is Pollinator Patch Available?
Pollinator Patch launched in Texas in January 2026, with native plant data covering Texas ecoregions including Blackland Prairie, Edwards Plateau, Cross Timbers, Gulf Coast, and more. The app is available on iOS (via TestFlight beta) and as a web app. Expansion to additional states is planned.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pollinator Patch a landscaping service?
No. Pollinator Patch is a planning app, not a landscaping company. It helps you figure out what to plant and where to put it — but you do the planting yourself or hire a local landscaper.
Does Pollinator Patch guarantee HOA approval?
No. Pollinator Patch helps you choose plants and layouts that use commonly accepted design cues — clean edges, intentional groupings, curb-appeal-friendly structure — to reduce the risk of HOA concerns. Every HOA has different rules, so always check your CC&Rs.
What states does Pollinator Patch support?
Pollinator Patch launched in Texas in January 2026 with native plant data for Texas ecoregions. Expansion to additional states is planned.
How much does Pollinator Patch cost?
Pollinator Patch offers a free tier that lets you explore native plants and educational guides. The Pro tier unlocks personalized garden designs, plant matching, and exportable plans.
How is Pollinator Patch different from other garden design apps?
Most garden design apps focus on general landscaping layout. Pollinator Patch is built specifically for native plants and for homeowners who want their garden to look intentional and well-considered — especially in neighborhoods with HOA oversight. It combines native plant data, design guidance, and HOA-conscious presentation tips in one tool.
Ready to Plan Your Native Garden?
Explore native plants for your area, learn about HOA-conscious design, and create a garden plan you feel confident about.
Last updated: February 2026