Pretty good idea ... using the bar code scanner on your cell phone to access info on plant tags that will give you all the info you need on plant requirements: sun or shade, zones, water, soil, etc. The full story ran last Friday in the business section of the New York Times and it reported that Home Depot and Lowe's are now carrying plants with such tags -- and with your phone, you can even view a video on how to plant a tree, for example.
I haven't seen it myself yet, but the next time I'm in range of Home Depot or Lowe's, I'll certainly give it a try. I haven't heard of garden centers that are offering the same technology.
Read the full story here ... there's much more on other home design products that link through bar codes to much more information.
Comments