To create your first garden, go to the Welcome Screen and tap “Let’s Create”. You’ll be taken to the Create garden screen, where you can enter your garden name and ZIP code under Garden location. 

If your ZIP code doesn’t work, simply tap “Zip code doesn’t work? Enter frost dates manually”. You’ll then be able to select your First frost date and Last frost date.
Not sure what your frost dates are? No worries — you can easily find them here:
https://www.almanac.com/gardening/frostdates

These frost dates are very important because the app uses them to understand your local growing season. Based on this information, easyDacha will automatically create personalized planting and care tasks — helping you know when to plant, when to care for your garden, and how to get the best results throughout the season.

Once everything is filled in, tap “Create”, and your garden will be ready 🌱

Currently, the pilot version of the app only supports creating one garden. However, we plan to add the ability to manage multiple gardens in future updates.

To rename your garden, go to Settings and select Garden Settings. Update the Garden name field and tap Save to confirm. In this same screen, you can also update your Zip code or manually adjust your First frost date and Last frost date if your local climate details have changed. Tap Save to confirm the changes.

Currently, it is not possible to delete a garden once it has been created. However, we are working on a future update that will allow you to manage and delete multiple gardens.

For now, if you need to start over, you can simply update your existing garden.

Currently, the pilot version of the app only supports creating one garden. However, we plan to add the ability to manage multiple gardens in future updates.

To start building your layout, make sure you are in Beds mode. Tap on any element from the bottom menu such as In-ground, Bed, Pot, or Greenhouse—and it will appear on your garden grid. You can then drag it to your preferred location.

When you select a Bed, you can choose between two styles: Elevated (a standard garden bed) and Raised (a bed on legs). We’ve added visual shadows to help you easily distinguish between them on your plan.

Tap on the bed you want to adjust to open its settings. You can enter the exact length, width, and depth in the input fields. You can also resize it manually by dragging the white handles on the edges of the bed directly on the grid.

Yes! Tap the bed to select it, then use the Rotate icon to turn it by its axis or the Copy icon to create an exact clone. This is a great way to quickly set up multiple identical rows.

Simply tap on a bed and type a custom name (up to 50 characters) in the Bed name input field. Giving your beds names like "Tomato Row" or "Herb Corner" helps you stay organized when it’s time to plant.

Once you are happy with your arrangement, tap the Save button in the top right corner. The button will change to Saved, and a back arrow will appear to take you back to the main screen. If you want to discard your recent changes, just tap Cancel.

Once you are happy with your arrangement, tap the Save button in the top right corner. The button will change to Saved, and a back arrow will appear to take you back to the main screen. If you want to discard your recent changes, just tap Cancel.

You can easily start over by tapping Cancel in the top left corner. This will discard all changes made during your current session and return your garden to its last saved state. If you want to keep your progress, remember to tap Save frequently!

If you no longer need a specific element, tap on it to open its settings and tap the Red Trash Can icon. This will remove the bed from your plan.

Before you can place plants on your garden layout, you need to add them to My Plants from the Plants Library. Tap "Add plants" at the bottom of the screen, browse by category (Vegetables, Fruits, Herbs, etc.), and tap the + icon next to each plant you want to add. Once you're done, tap Done to return to the planner.

If you don't see your specific plant variety in our library, you can create your own by tapping "Create my plant" at the bottom of the search results. Your custom plant will be saved to your personal library and won't be visible to other users. If you think this variety would be helpful to the community, feel free to email us at [email protected] or via form https://easydacha.com/contact-us , and we'll consider adding it to the main library.

Switch to 'Plants' mode at the top of the screen. Tap on any plant from the bottom menu, then tap on the bed or container where you want to place it. The app will automatically arrange the plants based on recommended spacing for that variety.

Yes! When you tap on a planted area, you'll see the number of plants (pcs), length, and width in the settings panel. You can manually increase or decrease the number of plants. If you add more than the recommended amount, the app will visually show plants overlapping—this helps you see when spacing might be too tight.

The gray circle or space around each plant represents how much room that plant needs to grow healthily. This visual guide helps you understand spacing and avoid overcrowding.

Simply tap and hold on the plant you want to move. A move icon will appear, and you can drag it to a new location within the same bed or container.

Absolutely! In the plant settings panel, you'll see a Row type option with two icons—one for vertical rows and one for horizontal rows. Tap the layout you prefer, and your plants will rearrange accordingly.

Gray plants are planned but not yet planted. Once you actually plant them in real life, tap "Mark as planted" in the plant settings and select the date you planted them. The plants will then appear in full color on your map, and the app will start generating personalized care tasks based on that planting date.

The planting date is essential for the app to create an accurate care schedule. Based on when you planted, easyDacha will remind you when to water, fertilize, prune, and harvest—so you never miss a step.

Not yet, but we're working on it! In the next version, we'll be adding companion planting recommendations to help you design a healthier, more productive garden. Stay tuned! 🌱

When a plant is in the Planned status, it means you've selected the plant for a garden bed, but it hasn’t been physically planted yet. Once you plant the seed or seedling, you can change the status to Planted. This triggers the scheduling of tasks like watering, fertilizing, and other maintenance activities.

To change a plant’s status:

• Go to your garden bed where the plant is located. Choose Plants mode.
• Tap on the plant in Planned status.
• Change the status to Planted by selecting the option from the dropdown or menu.
• Set the planting date, and the app will generate tasks based on this new status and date. And don’t forget to Save changes!

Yes, you can change the planting date at any time. Simply tap on the plant in the garden planner, update the planting date, and all tasks will be recalculated based on the new date.

Yes, you can remove a plant at any time. Go to the garden planner, select the plant you want to remove, and tap Remove Plant. If the plant has active tasks, those tasks will be canceled once the plant is deleted.

My Plants is your personal plant collection and garden CRM. When you add a plant from the Plants Library, it's saved here with a default status of "Plan to grow". From here, you can track what you have, what you need, and where each plant is located in your garden.

The filters help you organize your plants by status:

• All – Shows every plant in your collection.
• Plan to grow – Plants you're interested in but haven't started yet.
• Have seeds – Plants for which you already have seeds.
• Have seedlings – Plants you've started indoors or purchased as seedlings.
• Need Seeds/Seedlings – Plants you want to grow but still need to buy supplies for.
• To plan on map – Plants that haven't been placed on your garden layout yet.
• Planned – Plants placed on your map but not yet planted in real life.
• Growing – Plants that are actively planted and growing.

Tap on any plant in My Plants to open its card. You'll see buttons like "Plan to grow", "Have seeds", and "Have seedlings". Tap the option that matches your situation. This helps the app generate relevant tasks—for example, if you select "Have seedlings", the app won't create tasks about starting seeds indoors.

Open any plant card and scroll to the "In the Garden" section. You'll see a list of all the beds or containers where this plant has been placed, along with the planting status and date. Tap on any bed to view or update details for that specific planting.

You can mark a plant as planted in three different places:

1. In the Garden Planner (Plants mode) – Tap on the plant you've placed on your bed, then tap "Mark as planted" in the plant settings panel and select the date you planted it.
2. In My Plants – Open the plant card, scroll to "In the Garden" section, tap on the bed where the plant is located, then tap "Mark as planted" and choose your planting date.
3. On the Home screen (Play mode) – Tap on any plant directly from your garden overview, then select "Mark as planted" and enter the date.

Once saved, the app will generate a personalized task schedule based on that planting date, including watering, fertilizing, pruning, and harvesting reminders.

Yes! Each plant card has a "My Notes" section where you can type anything you want—observations, reminders, or tips. These notes are private and only visible to you.

Absolutely. Tap "Edit" in the top right corner of the plant card to modify the name, description, growing details, and more. Any changes you make only affect your version of the plant and won't change the original in the global library.

Your tasks are automatically created based on the planting dates you set for your plants, combined with your local first and last frost dates. This ensures that every reminder from sowing seeds to harvesting is perfectly timed for your specific climate and garden progress.

At the top of your To-dos screen, you’ll find a weekly calendar showing the weather forecast (min/max temperatures) and moon phases for each day. Below that, your tasks are grouped by date. Any tasks from previous days that haven't been completed will appear in red to help you stay on track.

You can mark a task as finished by tapping the checkbox directly in the list. If you need more details, tap the task card to see the "How to" guide. Inside the card, you can tap "Mark as done" or choose "Skip task" if it’s no longer relevant.

We want you to garden your way! Inside each task card, you’ll find detailed instructions with different approaches, such as Organic or Mineral options. This allows you to choose the methods that best fit your gardening philosophy.

To keep your daily routine simple and avoid overwhelming you, the main To-dos screen focuses on tasks for the current week. Additionally, many recurring tasks (like watering or specific care) are generated only after the previous one is marked as done, ensuring your schedule stays perfectly in sync with your plants' actual growth.

If you’d like to see the full timeline of tasks for a specific plant, you can find it by going to My Plants, selecting the plant, and tapping on its location (the specific bed) under the "In the Garden" section. This will show you the complete history and future plan for that specific planting.

Not just yet, but we are working on this feature! Soon, you’ll be able to add your own personal reminders to the list.

We are always looking to improve! If you notice an error in our gardening advice or have an idea for a new feature, please reach out to us at [email protected] or via form https://easydacha.com/report-a-bug . Your feedback helps us grow a better app for everyone.

We categorize tasks into 11 types to help you quickly see what needs to be done: Preparation, Watering, Feeding, Cutting, Sowing, Planting, Digging, Transplanting, Planning, Harvesting, and Care. Each type has its own unique icon for easy recognition.

The app provides task notifications for your plants based on their growth stages. You can view upcoming tasks directly from the main screen or in the To-Do List section.

If a task isn’t marked as completed by the due date, the app may send you a reminder. You can either complete the task or mark it as done, and the next task in the cycle will be scheduled as usual.

If you have overdue tasks that you haven’t marked as completed, the app will notify you and allow you to either complete or skip them. Overdue tasks won’t prevent future tasks from being scheduled, but it’s recommended to keep the task list up to date.

You can change your email address by going to Account Settings > Account and updating the email field. After saving the changes, you’ll receive a confirmation email to verify your new email address.

If you didn’t receive your email verification, check your spam or junk folder. If it’s still missing, you can request another verification email by returning to Account Settings and selecting Resend Verification.

To change your password, you’ll need to use the reset process from the login screen. First, Log out of the app to return to the main entrance. On the login screen, tap "Forgot password?" and enter your email address. We will send you an email with a link and instructions to safely set up your new password.

If you’ve forgotten your password, tap Forgot Password on the login screen. You’ll receive an email with instructions on how to reset your password.

If you don’t receive the password reset email within a few minutes, please check your spam or junk folder first. If it's not there, go back to the login screen and tap Resend Reset Link, making sure you’ve entered the correct email address associated with your account.

If you have checked everything and the email still hasn't arrived, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We’ll be happy to look into it and help you get back into your garden!

Currently, the app only supports the Imperial system (feet and inches). We are working hard to add the Metric system (meters and centimeters) in a future update so you can choose the units that work best for you. Stay tuned for this feature!

We are truly sorry to see you go! If there is anything we can do to improve your experience, please let us know.

If you’ve decided to leave, you can delete your account by going to Settings > Account and selecting Delete Account. Please keep in mind that once your account is deleted, all of your garden data, plans, and history will be permanently removed and cannot be recovered.

If you don't mind, we would love to hear why you’re leaving. Sharing your feedback with us at [email protected]  or via form https://easydacha.com/contact-us helps us grow and become better for all gardeners. We hope to see you back in the garden someday! 🌱

Not just yet! While we don't have live weather alerts like frost warnings active right now, we are working on bringing this feature to you very soon. We want to make sure you're always one step ahead of the weather to keep your plants safe.

Currently, the app automatically generates your task list within the To-dos section, but push notification reminders are not yet available. We are working on a notification system that will send reminders for tasks like watering, pruning, and harvesting directly to your phone, so you’ll never miss a beat in your garden!

If you encounter a bug, you can report it through the Support section at the bottom of the screen. Choose: Contact Us or Report a Bug and describe the issue in detail.

You can submit a feature request through the Support section by selecting Contact Us and describe your idea.

You can provide feedback by going to the Support section and selecting Contact us. You can rate your experience, leave a comment, and even suggest improvements or report issues.