Mastering PlantMaster: Transform Your Landscape Design Presentations

PlantMaster is an online plant database and presentation software built by designers, for designers — allowing lanscape professionals to optimize creativity while staying organized. Many APLD landsacpe designers have leveled up their game by using PlantMaster to save hours on each project, impress clients, and discover new ways to bring their design vision to life. You can too!

In this 90-minute live Zoom presentation, Gerry Kiffe, creator and owner of PlantMaster, will demonstrate how landscape designers can use this powerful software to craft beautiful, well-organized plant palettes and professional design presentations.

PlantMaster is more than a plant database — it’s a design partner. Gerry will show you how to use macro palettes, templates, and problem-solving lists to streamline your workflow and make your client presentations stand out. You’ll also explore nursery favorites, native plant communities, plant cost estimates, and more tools that make PlantMaster an indispensable resource for designers.

Gerry will also showcase new features, share time-saving tips, and answer all your questions live. Whether you’re new to PlantMaster or already a seasoned user, this session will inspire you to see new possibilities.

Presentation details:

PlantMaster is an APLD Oregon sponsor and is generously offering this presentation for FREE. To access the zoom link, please "buy" a $0 ticket by clicking on 'Get Tickets'

Speaker Bio: Gerry Kiffe

Gerry Kiffe is the creator and owner of PlantMaster, an innovative landscape design software built by designers, for designers. With decades of experience in landscape architecture and horticulture, Gerry developed PlantMaster to help professionals and students organize plant data, streamline their workflows, and create stunning visual presentations that communicate design intent with clarity and beauty.

A passionate advocate for plant-based design education, Gerry has dedicated his career to bridging the gap between creativity and technology. Through his workshops and presentations, he has helped thousands of designers, architects, and educators discover new ways to use digital tools to enhance their creative process.

When he’s not innovating within PlantMaster, Gerry can be found exploring California’s diverse native plant communities, sharing his insights on plant selection, and empowering designers to bring their visions to life — efficiently, sustainably, and beautifully.

What You’ll Learn

• How to create professional, visually engaging plant palettes
• Ways to use templates and macros to speed up your design process
• Organizing your plant data for maximum clarity and presentation impact
• New features and updates designed for real-world design challenges
• Q&A with PlantMaster creator Gerry Kiffe

Who Should Attend

• Landscape designers and architects
• Garden consultants and planners
• Landscape students and educators
• Anyone looking to streamline their plant selection and presentation process