What is Pollinator Patch?
Pollinator Patch is a native plant planning app. You tell it about your yard (sun, space, ecoregion, HOA situation) and it gives you a plant list, a layout, and a plan you can print. Built for homeowners who want native plants in their front yard but don't want to guess at what works or pay $400 for a landscape consultation.
The Short Version
- •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?
The app walks you through four steps:
- 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?
If any of this sounds like you:
- 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
Why Not Just Hire a Landscaper?
You can. A landscape consultation runs $200 to $500+, and most landscapers don't specialize in native plants or know what HOA boards look for. 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.
What about other apps? iScape and Planner 5D are good for general layout, but they don't filter by ecoregion or help with HOA-conscious design cues. And databases like Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center or Calscape are great for looking up individual plants. They just don't help you figure out which plants to combine, how to arrange them, or what to show your HOA board.
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 live on the Apple App Store. Android and a web app are in development. 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?
The Explore tier is free: browse native plants, butterflies, and guides. Pro is $5.99 per month, $44.99 per year, or $29.99 per year with the founding member annual (limited availability). Pro unlocks yard-specific plans, layouts, exports, and unlimited saves. Subscribe in the App Store.
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.
Try It Free
Browse native plants for your area and read the guides. When you're ready, build a plan.
Last updated: February 2026