What it does
Planter is a garden-planning app with drag-and-drop layouts, growing calendars and custom plants. Its free plan allows one garden, while paid options expand the planning tools.
A single raised bed is a manageable first project in Planter. Arrange crops in the layout, add an unusual variety as a custom plant if necessary and consult the growing calendar for the next planning question. Companion-planting information is another reference within the app, rather than a reason to ignore the actual space and growing conditions. The access distinction is concrete: the free plan permits one garden, while Premium includes unlimited gardens, notes, events and the web app. A lifetime option is also advertised. Choose based on the number of spaces and records you need to maintain.
Strengths
- Custom plants accommodate varieties outside the built-in selection
Watch out for
- The free plan is limited to one garden
- Web-app access, notes and events are listed within Premium
Best for
- Laying out a small vegetable garden
Sources
- Planter | Garden Planner - Gardening Made Easy (Oct 26, 2026)