# Plant By Number

> Professional custom garden design made simple. We create personalized, zone-specific landscape plans with our patented Garden Map system - a color-coded, numbered planting guide that anyone can follow. Founded by landscaper Alex, Plant By Number makes professional garden design accessible to every homeowner.

## About

Plant By Number is a custom garden design service based in the United States. A real landscape designer reviews every project. Each design includes a professional overhead plan and our patented Garden Map - a numbered, color-coded guide that shows exactly where each plant goes. Plants are sourced and shipped directly to the customer's door.

- Founded by Alex, a landscaper with over a decade of industry experience
- Designs are tailored to the customer's USDA hardiness zone, sun exposure, soil, and style preferences
- Service covers the contiguous United States
- Starting at $34.99 for a professional design

## Services

### Custom Garden Design
We offer a tiered set of design packages:

- **Pollinator Accent Garden ($34.99)**: Compact pollinator-forward accent garden up to 150 sq ft. Numbered, install-ready layout with up to 3 plant substitutions.
- **Landscape Design ($64.99)**: Professional design for a single bed or focused area up to 250 sq ft. Includes 1 design revision after delivery.
- **Foundation Planting ($99.99)**: Front-of-home foundation planting up to 350 sq ft with precise spacing along the home. Includes 1 design revision.
- **Curb Appeal Boost ($124)**: Multi-bed transformation up to 500 sq ft, phaseable install. Includes 1 design revision.
- **Privacy & Border ($179.99)**: Privacy screening or long-border planting up to 750 sq ft, layered for year-round interest. Includes 1 design revision.
- **Multi-Area Design ($229.99)**: Coordinated plan across multiple distinct areas up to 1,000 sq ft. Includes 1 design revision.
- **Garden Map™ add-on**: Patented 1:1 color-coded, numbered fabric Garden Map for foolproof DIY install. Available with any design.
- **Plants to Your Door**: Optional add-on - all plants for your design sourced from wholesale nurseries and shipped directly to you.

### How It Works
1. Customer fills out a design intake form with yard measurements, photos, sun exposure, style preferences, and zip code
2. A professional designer creates a custom plan tailored to the customer's zone and conditions
3. The design is delivered digitally - typically within 5–7 business days
4. Customer receives a Garden Map with numbered positions matching their plant list
5. Optional: plants are sourced from wholesale nurseries and shipped to the customer's door

### Pre-Made Design Kits
Ready-to-plant garden kits based on popular designs. Each kit includes a Garden Map and curated plant selections for specific garden styles (pollinator gardens, walkway borders, birdbath surrounds, etc.).

## Key Pages

- [Homepage](https://pbndesign.com/)
- [Custom Garden Design & Packages](https://pbndesign.com/custom-garden-design)
- [How It Works](https://pbndesign.com/how-it-works)
- [Design Intake Form](https://pbndesign.com/intake)
- [Gallery](https://pbndesign.com/gallery)
- [About / Our Story](https://pbndesign.com/about)
- [Pre-Made Kits Shop](https://pbndesign.com/premade-kits)
- [Plant Encyclopedia](https://pbndesign.com/plants)
- [Coverage Map](https://pbndesign.com/coverage)
- [Blog](https://pbndesign.com/blog)
- [Pro Install](https://pbndesign.com/pro-install)

## Full Content Index

For a complete list of all blog posts, plant profiles, and categories, see [llms-full.txt](https://pbndesign.com/llms-full.txt).

## Plant Encyclopedia

Plant By Number maintains a growing encyclopedia of plant profiles at `/plants/{plant-slug}`. Each profile includes:
- Common and botanical names
- USDA hardiness zones
- Sun, soil, and water requirements
- Mature height and spread
- Bloom seasons and colors
- Care and maintenance tips
- Garden style recommendations

Plant category pages are available at `/plant-type/{category-slug}` for browsing by type (e.g., hydrangeas, grasses, shade plants, privacy shrubs).

## Blog

The blog at `/blog` covers topics including:
- Garden design tips and inspiration
- Plant care guides
- Landscaping ideas (driveway beds, foundation plantings, privacy screens)
- Seasonal gardening advice
- DIY garden projects

## Contact

- Website: https://pbndesign.com
- Email: info@pbndesign.com

## Technical Details

- This is a React single-page application
- Plant data and design content are served dynamically
- The site uses USDA hardiness zone data for plant recommendations
- All designs are created by human designers, not AI-generated