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STORE WARS Garden Answers, a revamp of the original Maryland and the Smithsonian Institution.
continued from page 5 Garden Compass app, is a free download. According to the Apple App Store, this free
recommendations for our customers to Its plant-identification feature can instantly app currently includes trees found in the
help them be successful in their gardening, ID more than 20,000 plants, supported by Northeastern U.S., and Canada.
planting and lifestyle endeavors. Even if detailed information about each species. For another reputable resource, try
you’re not developing your own mobile app, The app also offers diagnostic help for Armitage’s Greatest Perennials and
you can leverage several existing apps to more than 200,000 common questions Annuals. This app was created by Dr.
supplement the expertise of your staff and about pests, disease and other issues just Allan Armitage, professor emeritus of
enhance your customers’ outcomes. by snapping a picture and sending it to horticulture at the University of Georgia
their network of garden experts. and one of the better-known professionals
in our industry. The Armitage app features
Even if you’re not developing your own mobile app, you can recommendations on more than 1,000
leverage several existing apps to supplement the expertise of plants along with photos, video guides and
more. It’s easy to navigate and an insightful
your staff and enhance your customers’ outcomes. tool, selling for $4.99 for iPhone, iPad and
Android users. The app also includes a
Bonide Chemical offers a fantastic app The Sprout It app, developed by Miracle- directory of garden centers. It’s free to
that’s a free download. It’s an online Gro, targets veggie and herb gardeners. be added to the retailer directory; simply
version of a gardener’s problem solver for This free tool helps consumers with product e-mail Dr. Armitage at amarmitage123@
plants, weeds, insects and animal controls. selection and planting schedules, and gmail.com to learn more.
Identifying garden issues and having the offers examples of projects and recipes to Retailing doesn’t have to be a mystery
correct remedy available right on the shelf, get the inspiration flowing. to solve! Use your own observations in
it’s a must-have app for any garden center Identification of trees is easy with the the marketplace for you to craft a better,
staff member. Griffin supports you with Leafsnap app, developed by researchers brighter retail environment. By bringing
many Bonide products in stock. from Columbia University, the University of more light and knowledge to your space
and your products, you’ll profit in sales and
save on operational costs, while bettering
the consumer’s experience in your store.
Staying hungry for the next best thing
may keep customers from straying to your
competitors.

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