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Calculate plants per bed length with spacing ranges and instant layout estimates.
Free Gardening Tools
Smart garden tools built for hardiness-zone decisions
Use practical tools to plan faster, avoid mismatched plants, and make better buying decisions. Start with the Hardiness Zone Plant Matcher and find climate-fit plants in seconds.
Why this page exists
- Reduce guesswork before buying plants
- Match selections to your local hardiness conditions
- Build shareable filtering links for planning with family or clients
Hardiness Zone Plant Matcher
Filter by zone, sun, plant type, and maintenance level to discover matches from the Rita's Garden Path catalog.
Free ToolPlant Matcher
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Tools FAQ
Is this gardening tool really free?
Yes. The Hardiness Zone Plant Matcher is free to use with no login required.
What data does the tool use?
The matcher uses Rita's Garden Path plant database and applies filters for USDA zone, sun exposure, plant type, and maintenance level.
Can I share my filtered results?
Yes. Filter selections are saved in the URL query string, so you can copy and share the page link.