Up to date every monthGarden calendarWhat do you need to do in the garden now? The calendar automatically opens to the current month and shows what you can prune, plant and protect. This way you won't forget any tasks, from January to December inclusive.See what needs to be done now
Winter hardiness guideCan your plant survive the winter outside? Search for it and see the frost limit, the advice for potted plants and what you need to do in winter.View the guide
Toxic to cats or dogs?Search for your plant and see if it is toxic to your pet, what symptoms it can cause and what the source is.View the overview
Calculate pot size and potting soilEnter the size of your pot and see which decorative pot fits, how large your new pot can be and how much potting soil you need.Calculate it
Calculate hedge plantsChoose your hedge plant, enter the length and see how many plants you need, with the correct planting distance per species.Calculate your hedge
Kitchen garden helperChoose your sun, your space and your harvest month and see which fruit and herbs are suitable, with planting distance and pruning time.Go to the vegetable garden guide
Plant dictionaryWhat is a root ball, and how much sun is partial shade? Look up a word and read in one or two sentences what it means.Look up a word
Plant guide: quick answer to your plant question
Is this plant suitable for your pet? Can it survive the winter outside? How large should the pot be, and how many plants do you need for your hedge? And what needs to be done in the garden this month? With our plant guide you will find the answer in no time. Search for your plant, enter a few measurements or choose a month and see immediately what you can do. This way you buy a plant that suits you and prevent it from having difficulties later.
Which tool is right for your question?
Before you choose a plant
Do you have a cat or dog? Then first check if a plant is toxic to your pet. Are you looking for an outdoor plant? Then you can see in the hardiness guide whether it can survive the winter, in the ground and in a pot.
Before you start planting
Know exactly what you need before you order. Calculate the pot size and potting soil for your plant, or calculate how many hedge plants you need per metre. Do you want to harvest your own fruit and herbs? The vegetable garden guide shows what suits your sun and space.
More help with caring for your plants
Do you want to know what tasks are waiting for you now? Choose your month in the garden calendar. Come across an unfamiliar word? Look it up in the plant dictionary. These tools give you one quick answer. If you want to know more about care, read our plant care guides, for example about watering, repotting and the right location. Looking for new plants? View our houseplants and outdoor plants.
Frequently asked questions about plant guide
Does the plant guide cost anything?
No, all tools are free. You don't need an account and don't have to order anything to use them.
Where does the data come from?
We use public sources where possible, such as the British Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) for hardiness and planting distances and the ASPCA for toxicity. For each tool you can see which source has been used.
Can I blindly trust the result?
See the results as a guideline. Every location, every breed and every winter is different. Is it about the health of your pet? Then always contact your veterinarian. You cannot derive any rights from the results.
My question is not listed. What now?
Look in our frequently asked questions or send us a message. We will reply on working days within 24 hours.
