There’s a better way to grow
Planting Pal is a sales tool that gives your customers & staff access to the best growing advice in the business - yours.
37% increased add-on sales*
It’s simple. The more products that get recommended, the more products are sold. Planting Pal gives your full recommendation with accurate quantities to every customer, every time. *on average
Store specific
Your planting advice is the best in the business. We know that. So we don’t change what you recommend - only how you’re recommending it.
Reduce training hours (...or years)
Now, with Planting Pal, the kid you hired 2 weeks ago can make the same perfect planting recommendation as your 30-year vet.
How To Boost Add-On Sales
You've given your staff hoses and pruners. Its time they have a tool that helps them sell.
73%
of amendment sales are lost because customers aren't told they need it
40%
of planting advice is forgotten 20 minutes after walking out your door
37%
of customers prefer product advice on a mobile device over a sales professional
Watch How It Works
Get a real-life look at how to setup your store profile, your recommended products and your planting guide.
Growing Never Looked So Good!
No Math - No Guessing
We crunch the numbers so you don't have to. No fractions, no equations, no headaches.
Convenient
A better shopping experience leads to customer loyalty and increased visits.
13% Fewer Returns
When customers buy what you recommend - plants do better.
Self Serve
Encouraging customers to help themselves goes a long way on a busy spring day. Maybe you'll even get to take a lunch..
Access Anywhere
Have a customer by the veggies? trees? back 40? No problem, we're mobile friendly and ready wherever you are.
Consistent
Get your team on the same page, all recommending the same products at the same appliation rate.
What is Planting Pal?
Planting Pal is a consumer-friendly web app that enables garden centers to give customized planting advice to customers along every step of the planting process. From “What’s the best planting mix?" to “How do I plant a rose bush?", we’ll be your favorite planting pal.
Is Planting Pal easy to set up?
Yes! The set up process is super easy and can take as little as 30 minutes. Templates, suggested application rates, and default planting guide text is available to help make the process as fast and easy as possible. Additionally, there are how-to videos at each step along the way in case you get stuck.
Can I use the products we recommend?
Yes! Your planting recommendations are the best in the business – we know that! Planting Pal doesn’t change what you recommend, it only changes how you recommend it. So go on and keep using your special formula, secret sauce, or awesome planting recipe – and we’ll help communicate it to your customers. The Lite subscription has basic customization while the Essentials and Pro have much more robust customization features.
Can we use our own store-branded planting amendments with Planting Pal?
Yes! While Planting Pal already has a large library of pre-loaded products in the store setup dashboard, its easy to add your own store-brand amendments. This feature is
available on the paid subscriptions. For more specifics on features and pricing, go here: www.plantingpal.com/garden-center-pricing
What does Planting Pal cost?
Planting Pal has three subscription levels to fit everyone’s budget. Choose the one that best fits your needs. For more specifics on features and pricing, go here: www.plantingpal.com/garden-center-pricing
I have a seasonal business. Do I have to pay for Planting Pal for an entire year?
No. Planting Pal is available on a month to month basis. You can choose when you want to use it. Many seasonal businesses have found value keeping their subscriptions active year-round as their customers use the app to plan future purchases when they are at home and before making a purchase.
Is Planting Pal for my customers or sales staff?
Planting Pal is best utilized by both your customers and sales staff. Since 37% of customers prefer getting product advice on a mobile device over a sales professional, Planting Pal is the perfect way to help get your planting recommendations to those “self-serve” customers. Additionally, most Garden Centers make Planting Pal their go-to tool for planting recommendations for their staff. Since no math – or experience – is needed to use Planting Pal, even the kid you hired 2 weeks ago can give the same perfect recommendations as your 30 year vet. In fact, many Garden Centers have given a less experienced team member the full time role of using Planting Pal to give customers an amendment shopping list and send them a planting guide.
Will customers really believe planting advice from a mobile app?
Yes. It may sound crazy, but many times customers will believe advice they get on their mobile device over that of a sales professional. In fact, customers that want to self-serve by getting planting recommendations on a mobile device is a growing trend. Planting Pal allows your garden center to speak their language and communicate your planting advice without taking time away from your sales team.
What kind of electronic device can I use with Planting Pal?
Planting Pal can be used with any device with an internet connection. This includes desktops, tablets, cell phones and in-store kiosks. Planting Pal is most often used in-store on a mobile device. While the Planting Pal web app is mobile friendly, the store setup will need to be completed on a desktop.
Ready to grow your business?
Still have questions?