The Comparison of Information Systems and Softwares Suitable for Planting Design

Abstract

In this study; online databases, information systems, websites and some software that are available today that can help with planting design were researched and 5 programs with these qualities were selected. These are computer based software such as; Right Plants 4 Me website, Agaclar.org plant database, Shoot Gardening web app, BITKIVT Online plant database and LikeThat Gardening smartphone application. The features of the selected software have been examined and expert survey has been conducted based on the determined evaluation criteria, and according to the survey results, the advantages and disadvantages of the software in terms of helping with the planting design have been revealed. According to this; BITKIVT Online Plant Database and Shoot Gardening web application are determined to be more advantageous compared to other software in terms of helping with planting design.

Keywords

• planting design
• software
• information systems
• databases
• digital landscape design
• bitkisel tasarım
• yazılım
• bilgi sistemleri
• veri tabanları
• dijital peyzaj tasarımı