5 gardening tips you can try right in Search

Whether you’re a pro gardener or just getting started, Google’s tools can help your plants thrive.

Gardening trends are shifting toward whimsical "chaos gardens" and space-saving mini plots. You can use Google Search tools to visualize layouts, build planting schedules, and source local supplies. If you run into trouble, use Search Live to identify plant issues and get real-time care advice.

Gardening trends are shifting toward whimsical "chaos gardens" and space-saving mini plots. You can use Google Search tools to visualize layouts, build planting schedules, and source local supplies. If you run into trouble, use Search Live to identify plant issues and get real-time care advice.

Check out "5 gardening tips you can try right in Search" for easier planting. Use AI Mode to visualize your garden layout or design a trendy chaos garden. Create a full year’s planting schedule using the Canvas tool in AI Mode. Find local gardening supplies quickly by using the "in stock nearby" shopping filter. Point your camera at sick plants to get real-time advice with Search Live.

Check out "5 gardening tips you can try right in Search" for easier planting.

Use AI Mode to visualize your garden layout or design a trendy chaos garden.

Create a full year’s planting schedule using the Canvas tool in AI Mode.

Find local gardening supplies quickly by using the "in stock nearby" shopping filter.

Point your camera at sick plants to get real-time advice with Search Live.

People are loving "chaos gardens" and mini gardens lately. You can use AI in Google Search to plan your layout, create a planting schedule or pick the right seeds. If you need supplies, Search helps you find local shops that have them in stock. You can even point your camera at sick plants to get instant advice on how to fix them.

People are loving "chaos gardens" and mini gardens lately. You can use AI in Google Search to plan your layout, create a planting schedule or pick the right seeds. If you need supplies, Search helps you find local shops that have them in stock. You can even point your camera at sick plants to get instant advice on how to fix them.

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This year, gardening is taking on new life. Google Trends shows that people in the U.S. are ditching perfectly manicured plots for something with a little more whimsy. Searches for “chaos flower garden” — that is, a garden with a random scattering of flowers, herbs and vegetables — first broke out in 2025 and have peaked again this year. Search interest for “how to start a chaos garden” rose 140% this spring and interest in “chaos garden seeds” doubled.

People are also looking to maximize small spaces. Searches for “mini garden” hit an all-time high in 2026 and “tabletop garden” just hit a 15-year high.

No matter what kind of green space you’re growing, think of Google as your digital tool shed. Here are five ways Search can help you plant, plan and problem-solve.

1. Visualize a garden in your space with AI Mode in Search

Sometimes it can be tough to see the potential in a patch of dirt or empty corner. That’s where your camera can be your best planning tool. Simply take a picture of your space, upload it to AI Mode in Search and prompt it with something like, “This is my apartment patio. Help me find the best spot to put a mini greenhouse for herbs and show me what that looks like. Note: my patio is south-facing and gets a lot of afternoon sun.”

2. Develop a planting plan with Canvas in AI Mode

If you’re newer to gardening and don’t want to leave your garden’s success up to chance, you can use the Canvas tool in AI Mode to develop a full year’s plan to help your flowers stay beautiful all year long. Head to AI Mode, tap the plus menu and select Canvas. Then, ask it to help you out with something like, “Create a comprehensive Annual Garden Management Plan for a 20x20 foot rose garden. Include a month-by-month task list, a companion planting chart, and a crop rotation strategy for the next three seasons. Format this as a professional guide.” AI Mode will build your schedule in the Canvas side panel, then can customize it however you like.

Use AI Mode to get the perfect recipe for a lush, wildflower look without the rigid rows. Try asking for help with a prompt like, “I want to start a chaos garden. I have partial shade and limited space. What seed mix should I use and what’s the best strategy for success?”

4. Source supplies locally with Shopping

It can be easy to start your planting, only to realize you’re missing a necessary tool or item. Google can help you quickly find supplies nearby and shop from local nurseries. Type the item you’re looking to buy and use the “nearby” filter to see to see which shops have what you need on their shelves. You can also include “near me” in your search and let Google use AI to call around to ask about inventory for you.

Imagine sitting back to admire your hard work, only to notice a dull yellow spreading across the leaves of your otherwise healthy-looking tomato plants. Eliminate any guesswork by opening Lens in your Google app, snapping a photo of your tomatoes and asking "What’s going on with these leaves?” If you want to have a back-and-forth conversation and show Search what’s in front of you, just open Lens, then tap “Live” at the bottom of the screen to start using Search Live. From there, you can ask more questions like, “Should I try adjusting my watering schedule?” or ”Should I prune the infected leaves now or wait?"

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