With one step away from applying for a free demonstration, you may be wondering what the main differences with any other
plant selector-to-scheduler available for the UK amenity landscape market?
Actually, PlantPARTNER is in a league of its own by far! Well, you would expect us to say that but that is what we
think you will decide for yourself when carrying out a remote demonstration.
Set out below is a wide range of questions, some basic, others in-depth, to which we believe ONLY PlantPARTNER
can provide a resounding 'YES' to.
So when it comes down to time costs money, why put up with anything less?!
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QUESTIONS
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REPLY
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COMMENTS
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CONVENIENCE
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Accessible from any PC connected to the internet? |
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Password protected - access is via Username, Password + Email which can be provided as a one-click instant login shortcut for desktop or browser |
Advanced landscape tool? |
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The most advanced for UK Professional Specifiers - takes advantage of continuous advancements in web technology & techniques |
Is the plant database & associated information UK-based? |
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For the UK market, it goes without saying that such a service must be UK-based. Moreover, PlantPARTNER has full access to current market information |
Up-dated on a regular basis? |
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Automatically up-dated for developments and data enhancement, guaranteeing that you are always working on the latest version |
Responsive to comments, ideas and specific requirements? |
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Brings new meaning to the words 'interactive' and 'tailor-made'! Very responsive with actions carried out promptly for the benefit of all as well as specific members |
SEARCH FACILITY |
Is it possible to avoid ever getting '0' results on a search? |
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PlantPARTNER has a unique function called BEST MATCH, which will almost always give you a result when selecting only 2 or more search criteria |
Are plant attributes clearly displayed on the same page as the search criteria? |
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Enables rapid plant selection with successive informed refinements possible if required |
Is there a search facility for synonyms & alternatives? |
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Extensive database with links to the General Image Library; this tool provides the answers. Try searching on 'Bamboo' & see just how useful it really is! Now even allows for mis-spellings! |
IMAGES |
Images with full & detailed shots throughout the seasons? |
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12,232nr - that's at least one image for 99% of the plants listed |
Images to be added? |
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As part of the annual subscription to what is already a comprehensive General Image Library |
Images of the same/different viewed together? |
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Important enough, but which other system can offer you this? All images are fully labelled e.g. summer leaves, landscape scheme etc |
Can images be used in presentations? |
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All are instantly available for use in pursuit of your work |
Images of plants on the nursery? |
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A second image library for product lines enables different sizes of the same plant to be viewed on the same screen AND provides quality control |
PALETTES/SHORTLISTS |
Can a shortlist be prepared prior to a Schedule? |
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Called the Palette page, selections and favourites can be stored with immediate access to product lines |
SPECIFICATIONS |
Specifications to the latest industry standard? |
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PlantPARTNER has full access to the trade. Provides a full range in pot sizes 0.5L to 200L+ and height 5cm to 11m+ |
Guidance on the selection of plants? |
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CARE NOTES provided where appropriate e.g. root-ball necessity, sheltered position, etc |
Information available to support specifications? |
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In the form of a Knowledge Base |
AVAILABILITY |
Availability provided for individual product lines? |
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Well informed, European-wide, helping to underpin the credibility of your plant selections |
Availability regularly up-dated? |
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Twice a year - a unique service within the industry, bringing life to specifications! |
PLANT PRICES |
Prices provided? |
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