Digital Garden Planning: Plant Finder and Pruning Guide Software Review

Comprehensive CD-ROM Tool for Serious Gardeners

The Complete Gardens Plant Finder & Pruning Guide CD-ROM brings encyclopedic plant knowledge and planning tools to your computer, serving novices and experts alike.

Powerful Plant Selection Engine

Filter 3,500+ plants by any combination: flower color, bloom month, height, sun exposure (shade/part sun/full sun), soil type, Latin or common name. Results display instantly with detailed profiles.

Seasonal Planning and Design Features

Create "Plants I Have" and "Plants I Want" lists linked to a calendar. See what blooms each month and receive pruning reminders. Design seasonal color sequences and landscape layouts.

Rich Visual Library

Over 9,000 photos show plants in multiple seasons, aiding identification and design visualization. Print illustrated plant lists for nursery trips.

Beyond Books: Interactive Functions

Add personal notes, print with images, link to UK specialist suppliers, sort climbers by flowering season for continuous coverage, and explore pre-designed garden styles with identified plants.

Credible Pedigree

Developed by Emmy-winning photographer Neil Bromhall of Oxford-based Complete Gardens CD-ROM Ltd. Awarded "Best New Product" at GLEE Garden Trade Show; praised by The Times for "startlingly lovely photography" and 5-star ratings from Computer Shopper and Computer Active.

Ideal For

• Home gardeners planning new beds
• Landscape designers needing quick plant specs
• Anyone wanting a searchable, visual plant reference