Gardenuity uses AI to match plants to people and expand corporate wellness reach

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Gardenuity is leveraging a patented AI algorithm called Gardenuity Match to pair customers with the right plants based on predictive weather and growing conditions, while also using AI-driven alerts to help gardeners care for their plants. Co-Founder and CEO Donna Letier explained that the system considers factors like zip code and time to harvest to ensure a successful gardening experience, and the company’s GrowPro feature sends text alerts when weather threatens specific plants. About 65% of Gardenuity’s business comes from corporate wellness partnerships, and the company has become the first gardening company to have its offerings covered by insurance, with Cigna as an early adopter. Letier also announced a new collection called Inspired to Grow, launched in partnership with Bonnie Plants and Scotts Miracle-Gro, aimed at making gardening accessible to a wide range of lifestyles.

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Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
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▲ PositiveDemandrelevance

Scotts Miracle-Gro partners on the Inspired to Grow collection, potentially boosting product sales.

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Cigna Corp
CI
▲ PositiveDemandrelevance

Cigna is an early adopter covering Gardenuity's offerings, expanding its wellness reach.

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Private▲ PositiveTechnologyrelevance

Gardenuity uses patented AI algorithm and AI-driven alerts to enhance customer experience.

Bonnie Plantsi
Private▲ PositiveDemandrelevance

Bonnie Plants partners on the Inspired to Grow collection, potentially increasing plant sales.