PlantPARTNER
 
Why is PlantPARTNER so unique?    

With one step away from applying for a Free Trial, you may be wondering what the main differences are between
PlantPARTNER and any other plant selector-to-scheduler available for the UK amenity landscape market?

Actually, PlantPARTNER is in a league of its own by far! Well, you would expect us to say that but that is what you will decide for yourself when carrying out a trial or having an office demonstration.

Set out below is a wide range of questions, some basic, others in-depth, to which we believe ONLY PlantPARTNER
can provide a resounding 'YES' to.

So when it comes down to time costs money, why put up with anything less?!

QUESTIONS
REPLY
COMMENTS
CONVENIENCE
Accessible from any PC connected to the internet?
Password protected - access is via a Username + Password which can be provided as a desktop shortcut
Advanced landscape tool?
The most advanced for UK Professional Specifiers - takes advantage of continuous advancements in web technology & techniques
Is the plant database & associated information UK-based?
For the UK market, it goes without saying that such a service must be UK-based. Moreover, PlantPARTNER has full access to current market information
Up-dated on a regular basis?
Automatically up-dated for developments and data enhancement, guaranteeing that you are always working on the latest version
Responsive to comments, ideas and specific requirements?
Brings new meaning to the words 'interactive' and 'tailor-made'! Very responsive with actions carried out promptly for the benefit of all as well as specific members
SEARCH FACILITY
Is it possible to avoid ever getting '0' results on a search?
PlantPARTNER has a unique function called BEST MATCH, which will alomost always give you a result when selecting only 2 or more search criteria
Are plant attributes clearly displayed on the same page as the search criteria?
Enables rapid plant selection with successive informed refinements possible if required
Is there a search facility for synonyms & alternatives, either by Botanical or Common names?
Extensive database with links to the General Image Library; ever unsure as to the latest names?...this tool provides the answers. Try searching on 'Bamboo' & see just how useful it really is! Now even allows for mis-spellings!
IMAGES
Images with full & detailed shots throughout the seasons?
8,340nr - that's at least one image for 99% of the plants listed
Images to be added?
As part of the annual subscription to what is already a comprehensive General Image Library
Images of the same, as well as different plants, to be conveniently viewed all at the same time?
Important enough, but which other system can offer you this? In addition to which, all images are fully labelled e.g. summer leaves, autumn leaves, landscape scheme etc
Can the images be used in presentations?
All are instantly available for use in pursuit of your work
Images of plants on the nursery?
A second image library for product lines enables different sizes of the same plant to be viewed on the same screen AND provides a very effective form of quality control - currently in an early stage of being built up
PALETTES/SHORTLISTS
Can a shortlist be prepared prior to the preparation of a Schedule?
Called the Palette page, selections and favourites can be stored with immediate access to product lines & availability indicators
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications to the latest industry standard?

PlantPARTNER has full access to the trade. Provides a full range in pot sizes 0.5L to 200L+ and height 5cm to 11m+

Guidance on the selection of plants and product lines?
CARE NOTES provided where appropriate e.g. when a root-ball is necessary and from what size; if harmful/poisonous, sheltered position required and so on
Information available to support specifications?
In the form of a Knowledge Base
AVAILABILITY
Availability provided for individual product lines?
Well informed, European-wide, helping to underpin the credibility of your plant selections
Availability regularly up-dated?
3-4 times a year - a unique service within the industry, bringing life to specifications!
PLANT PRICES
Prices provided?
90% of product lines, to assist with relative costs and budget estimates
PERSONAL PLANT LIBRARY
Able to create your own plant library incorporating the latest industry specifications?
Not only add new plants, but apply to have them incorporated within PlantPARTNER's own database and image libraries - all within a matter of days!
Possible to share your Plant Library with Users with different sets of access codes?
Thanks to web technology! Save time and effort by pooling resources between departments or even offices, however many miles apart - all totally hassle-free!
Can libraries be preserved indefinitely and readily accessible to me wherever I work?
Build up throughout your career; rest-assured that wherever you are and whoever's computer you are using, your information is always available and secure
SCHEDULES
Schedules open directly into a Microsoft spreadsheet?
With links back to the Products pages for availability & images, you can move effortlessly back & forth between PlantPARTNER & your exported Schedule in MS Excel!
For XP Users, links are maintained even after the exported Schedule has been saved!!
Automatic calculations incorporated?
For Area, Quantity and Cost, including for Plant Mixes!
KeySCAPE
Does PlantPARTNER link with any design packages?
Close links with KeySCAPE, the CAD-based plant module supplied by KeySystems; Furthermore, PlantPARTNER can also export to Artisan Plant Design software!
SUPPORT
IT as well as Plant support by e-mail and telephone?
From 8:30am to 6:00pm weekdays & 'on call' during weekends
Is there help on getting started?
Support from tutorials on the Search page and from a comprehensive HELP section. There is also an opportunity for free on-site training!
Information available on all the latest and past enhancements & developments?
By use of a Notice Board maintained by PlantPARTNER with announcements on developments and enhancements both carried out and planned!

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