PlantTAGG® Patents: Inventing for a Greener Future
When we embarked on building PlantTAGG®, it was in response to something we witnessed firsthand: even the most well-intentioned gardeners struggle to keep their plants alive. With green spaces under pressure and biodiversity shrinking, the stakes are high. Yet, our love for plants is timeless. PlantTAGG’s founders – with a background in data science and a passion for plants – envisioned an innovative solution to make selecting and caring for plants less of a guessing game and more of a rewarding experience. Early prototypes proved our thesis: through data science and AI, gardeners can achieve dramatically better results. That’s when we realized we weren’t just building another app; we were inventing something unique. And now, the United States Patent and Trademark Office has recognized it as well. TWICE!
That’s right – PlantTAGG was just awarded our SECOND patent!
PlantTAGG Patents: Protecting Innovation That Matters
PlantTAGG’s founder and CEO, Andrew Levi, has a long track record of innovation, holding 20 U.S. patents – a milestone achieved by very few inventors. Our latest two patents protect the heart of what makes PlantTAGG so powerful and different:
- US Patent 11,748,984 (2023): System and Method for Horticulture Viability Prediction and Display
Predicts whether a plant can thrive in a specific location by combining localized climate, soil, and species data. It also covers how PlantTAGG displays care guidance in an intuitive, actionable way for gardeners. And, it includes the use of augmented reality (AR) and AI to show how selected plants present in a user’s own landscape. - US Patent 12,423,659 (2025): Continuation in Part (CIP)
Extends protection to how PlantTAGG dynamically updates recommendations as conditions change – from weather shifts to user care actions – ensuring gardeners always get timely, accurate advice.
Together, these patents affirm PlantTAGG as a one-of-a-kind technology platform.
PlantTAGG Patents: Why They Matter
What It Means for Gardeners
For residential gardeners, PlantTAGG’s patented innovations equate to fewer dead plants, more confidence, and better results. Instead of feeling frustrated and defeated, they succeed. And success in gardening creates momentum.
Why Garden Centers and Plant Brands Should Care
Garden centers are on the frontlines. Customers walk in with questions, anxieties, and hopes, and your staff is expected to know everything. But labor is expensive, skilled staff is hard to find, and training takes time. And a successful gardener doesn’t stop with one plant – they come back to buy more.
Here’s where PlantTAGG’s innovative solution makes the difference:
- PlantTAGG Patents = Real Differentiation: Stand apart from competitors with “Powered by Patented PlantTAGG Technology” – something no other app or technology solution can replicate.
- Self-Service That Works: Shoppers get instant, trusted answers via QR-enabled bench cards and signage that link directly to PlantTAGG’s platform, giving customers access to Thrive Scorecard®, companion planting suggestions, and localized care guidance.
- More Productive Associates: With PlantTAGG as their digital coach, even seasonal staff can confidently assist customers, reducing dependency on lengthy (and costly) training.
- Boost Sales with Bigger Baskets, More Repeat Visits: Successful gardeners buy more plants. Your store benefits directly from their success.
Looking Ahead
Patents aren’t just a legal milestone, they’re proof that PlantTAGG has invented something truly novel, a validation of our mission. By securing these innovations, we can continue to invest in new tools that help gardeners succeed and garden centers thrive.
Your signage, your staff, and your sales – all powered by patented PlantTAGG technology!
Read our patents:
- US Patent 11,748,984 (Sept. 5, 2023): System and Method for Horticulture Viability Prediction and Display
- US Patent 12,423,659 (Sept. 23, 2025): Continuation in Part (CIP)
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