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If pollinators designed gardens, what would humans see? Anyone from beginner to experienced gardener can use our algorithmic tool to create unique gardens for endangered bees, butterflies, and other essential pollinators to flourish in. Transform your garden into a living artwork for other species to enjoy...

Your garden

Tell us where and how big your garden is. Each pixel is 0.5m by 0.5m. Click on pixels to create space for trees, paths, or irregular edges. Read about location and size.
Location
Width
10
Length
10

Your soil

Choose the type of soil you’ll be planting, or pick any. Find out about different soils.
Soil type
Soil pH

Light

How much sun will your garden get? Is it exposed (windy) or sheltered? Read how to decide.
Light
Exposure

Empathy

Now for the fun bit. Pollinator Pathmaker creates gardens with empathy for both plants and pollinators, always designing for the maximum pollinator species possible, rather than our taste. Play with the algorithm to see the different ways it can solve your garden design.

Empathy

Whatever you choose, the algorithm will design planting for the maximum pollinator species possible. Read more.
Plant species
Pattern
Flight paths