Plant Database
To help increase green spaces, inform family-friendly recreation design, and promote the growth of nature-rich environments, we are pleased to present the Play Value Plant Database, a unique tool that allows users to select plants based on their play value in addition to traditional criteria like zone, height, and growth habits.
"In today’s environments, we must often design nature back into children and families’ lives. This tool helps identify and include playful plants that promote naturalization and offer a greater diversity of richer play opportunities."
Robin Moore Dipl. Arch, MCP, ASLA
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