Why Gardeners Love GardenPal

Ancient lunar wisdom meets modern plant science

Moon Phase Planting

Real-time guidance for all 8 moon phases — New Moon through Waning Crescent. The home screen shows today's live phase with an astronomical interpretation and what to focus on in the garden right now.

Smart Climate Filtering

The Plant Guide opens on all 1,000+ plants by default so you can explore immediately. Filter by 6 zones — Temperate, Mediterranean, Tropical, Cold, Arid, or Indoor — to narrow to what grows in your climate.

1000+ Plant Database

Comprehensive guide with 145 SVG icons, planting times, spacing, sun needs, watering, companion planting, and harvest info.

Weather + Growing Zones

Integrated weather forecasts help you plan planting days. Know your USDA hardiness zone automatically.

Companion Planting

Know which plants grow best together — and which to keep apart. Boost yields naturally.

Photo Timeline

Document your garden's growth with photos. Watch your plants evolve from seed to harvest.

Seasonal Care

Month-by-month care guides for every plant. Never miss a pruning, feeding, or transplanting window.

Task Calendar

Smart reminders for planting, watering, and harvesting. Synced to your local moon phases and seasons.

Works Offline

No internet required. No account needed. All data stays on your device. Your garden, your privacy.

Plant by the Moon

GardenPal tracks all 8 lunar phases — the 4 major phases shown here, plus Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous, and Waning Crescent, each with its own gardening guidance

New Moon

Leafy Annuals

Sap retreats to the roots and soil moisture peaks. Seeds absorb water readily — germination is strongest now. Best for leafy crops and starting seeds indoors.

First Quarter

Fruiting Crops

Rising sap strengthens stems and leaves — the most active waxing window. Transplant seedlings and plant fruiting crops: tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash.

Full Moon

Harvest

Maximum lunar pull draws moisture into leaves, fruit, and herbs. Flavour and essential oils peak now — the traditional harvest window. Pick herbs at their most potent.

Last Quarter

Maintenance

Sap draws down and soil biology slows. Prune trees and shrubs — wounds close cleanly. Weed, harvest root crops, turn compost, and prepare beds for the next cycle.