Prompting Tips & Examples

Getting the most out of the Garden AI comes down to a few simple habits. Here's what works best.

Use Natural Language

You don't need special syntax or commands. Talk to it like a knowledgeable gardening assistant who happens to know your entire garden.

Start Your Day Right

Begin every gardening session with a daily briefing:

Good morning

You'll get a full rundown: today's weather, overdue tasks, plants ready to harvest, what's coming up this week, available spots that match your planting windows, and moon phase guidance. It takes seconds and keeps you organized.

Be Specific About Locations

The AI understands both notation styles:

B1-A-1         ← precise (Block 1, Row A, Spot 1)
bed 1 row A    ← natural language also works
block 3        ← broad reference to a whole block
the 5-gallon bags   ← container references work too

Precise locations give more accurate results, especially when logging new plantings or asking about a specific spot.

Ask Follow-Up Questions

The AI remembers your last 6 messages, so conversations flow naturally:

You: What's planted in block 2?
AI:  [lists all plantings in B2]

You: Which of those need watering?
AI:  [checks tasks for those specific plants]

You: I'll water them now — log it.
AI:  [logs watering for block 2 plantings]

Use It for Smart Advice

Beyond data lookups, ask for recommendations:

What should I plant in B3-A-1 right now?
Is it a good time to transplant my seedlings?
What would grow well next to my peppers?
Should I water today given the weather?

The AI factors in your growing zone, current weather, frost dates, companion planting rules, and crop rotation history when giving recommendations.

Voice-Friendly Phrasing (Coming Soon)

Voice mode is on the way. When it arrives, short direct phrases work best:

Good morning
Water block 2
What's ready to harvest?
I planted basil in B1

Common Scenarios

Starting a new growing season:

What spots do I have available?
What can I plant right now in zone 9?
What was in block 2 last season?

Daily maintenance:

Good morning
What tasks are overdue?
Watered blocks 1 and 2
Fertilized the tomatoes

Harvest time:

What's ready to harvest?
I harvested 3 lbs of tomatoes from B1
What's coming up for harvest this week?

End of season:

Which plants are done?
Mark all the lettuce as done for the season
What spots will open up this month?

Troubleshooting:

My basil looks yellow — what could cause that?
Is there a rotation conflict in block 3?
What pests should I watch for on my peppers?

Usage Limits

Upgrade at Account → Billing → Plans or from your Profile page.

Still Stuck?

Type "help" or "what can you do?" directly in the chat — the AI will describe its full capabilities and give you example prompts for your current garden situation.