Gardening

LaydeeBug

(10,291 posts) Tue Jul 9, 2013, 01:14 PM Jul 2013

There should be a map that uses topography (think Google Earth) to tell you

what to plant in your garden, allowing for global change.

There should also be an app that tells what shed you should buy to accommodate your gardening equipment.

Just sayin'...

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There should be a map that uses topography (think Google Earth) to tell you (Original Post) LaydeeBug Jul 2013 OP

There should be one to track all the slugs and garden rats (deer) in my neighborhood uppityperson Jul 2013 #1

Well, what are you waiting for? Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 #2

If you're talking about the "Plant Hardiness Zones" map, kentauros Jul 2013 #3

No, not just that. Google earth maps streets, so it could help with trees, shade, etc. nt LaydeeBug Jul 2013 #4

Then you're going to have to talk to a GIS professional kentauros Jul 2013 #5

awesome. Thanks. =) nt LaydeeBug Jul 2013 #6

uppityperson

(115,837 posts)

1. There should be one to track all the slugs and garden rats (deer) in my neighborhood

Reply to LaydeeBug (Original post)

Tue Jul 9, 2013, 01:18 PM

Jul 2013

Curmudgeoness

(18,219 posts)

2. Well, what are you waiting for?

Reply to LaydeeBug (Original post)

Tue Jul 9, 2013, 06:05 PM

Jul 2013

You have the idea, so all you have to do is institute it.

And if you can figure out how to get that app to work properly for garden shed, you are a miracle worker. I don't need an app myself. I know that it should be twice the size that I think is should be.

kentauros

(29,414 posts)

3. If you're talking about the "Plant Hardiness Zones" map,

Reply to LaydeeBug (Original post)

Wed Jul 10, 2013, 02:50 PM

Jul 2013

that actually did change due to changes in climate. I recall that it was pretty big news (at least to gardeners) when the zones were adjusted. This site explains it with maps

LaydeeBug

(10,291 posts)

4. No, not just that. Google earth maps streets, so it could help with trees, shade, etc. nt

Reply to kentauros (Reply #3)

Wed Jul 10, 2013, 03:49 PM

Jul 2013

kentauros

(29,414 posts)

5. Then you're going to have to talk to a GIS professional

Reply to LaydeeBug (Reply #4)

Thu Jul 11, 2013, 08:15 AM

Jul 2013

and have them make a custom map for you. That's the only mapping technology out there that can get as detailed as you want.

Alternately, have a look at a map library I use sometimes:
Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection

LaydeeBug

(10,291 posts)

6. awesome. Thanks. =) nt

Reply to kentauros (Reply #5)

Thu Jul 11, 2013, 04:27 PM

Jul 2013

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