4 Ways This Plant Identification App Has Helped Me This Spring

This spring, my smartphone became an invaluable tool in understanding the plant life surrounding my home. Thanks to the PictureThis app (recommended by a conservationist friend), identifying plants became as simple as taking a photo. Here's how I've used it:

1. Identifying Plants: Previously, plants were just green background to me. Now, I can identify many species simply by photographing them and researching them afterwards.

PictureThis has provided detailed information on each plant, guiding my landscaping decisions and helping me cultivate a thriving natural environment.

4. Successful Plant Transplantation: I've observed the rapid growth of forests around my home. PictureThis helped me identify young saplings, revealing a simple truth: leaf shape is a key identifier, even in tiny seedlings. These saplings, often found near mature trees, are easily transplanted.

Saplings typically appear within a short distance of the parent tree, though some seeds travel further on the wind. I've discovered numerous saplings, and transplanting them will significantly increase the density of our treeline within a decade.

I've carefully transplanted saplings during their dormant periods (spring or fall) to fill in gaps in our yard's landscaping, where neighbors' views are visible. These native plants require minimal maintenance; I only need to avoid mowing over them and keep aggressive plants at bay.

While I'm not a gardening expert (I hope to take classes someday!), using PictureThis has dramatically improved my plant identification and care skills. It's one of the most impactful apps I've ever used.

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