How much can I save with lawn removal rebates in Utah?

Utah residents can access up to $3,000 in combined rebates from state and local programs including CUWCD ($1.50/sqft), JVWCD ($3/sqft), and the Utah Pollinator Habitat Program which provides free native plants.

What native plants grow best in Utah for pollinators?

Top Utah native pollinator plants include Purple Coneflower, Palmer's Penstemon, Showy Milkweed, Blanket Flower, and Black-Eyed Susan. These require low water and attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

How much does Beehive Connections cost?

Beehive Connections is a one-time purchase of $4.99 with no subscriptions or in-app purchases. The app helps you find rebates worth up to $3,000, plan gardens, identify species, and connect with neighbors.

Can Beehive Connections identify plants and insects from a photo?

Yes. Snap a photo of any plant or pollinator and Beehive identifies the species instantly. Each sighting is logged, fills in your neighborhood pollinator map, and contributes to citizen science.

Built for Utah Gardeners

Identify every plant and pollinator in your yard

Snap a photo for instant species ID. When you're ready, plan a native garden and unlock water rebates.

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Water Wise

55 gallons

wasted per sq ft of lawn, every year

Native gardens barely need watering. Rip out your lawn and your water bill drops fast.

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Rebates and Savings

$3,000+

in rebates when you ditch your lawn

State and water district rebates stack together. Beehive keeps track of deadlines so you don't have to.

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Compete and Win

27 Challenges

Weekly challenges and neighborhood leaderboards

Earn points for observations, garden plans, and weekly challenges. Climb your neighborhood leaderboard. Represent your school, church, or club on the groups tab.

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Make an Impact

67%

of Utah household water goes to outdoor use

Every square foot of native garden saves water and feeds pollinators. Your neighbors notice. Then they start doing it too.

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Features

What you can do with Beehive

From your first photo to a full pollinator garden. We'll walk you through it.

Easy Capture

Press once. The camera smoothly zooms in over 6 seconds and snaps 6 photos. Pick the sharpest one for your observation.

Plant Field Guide

Detailed care guides for every plant with wildlife impact data, bloom times, water needs, and planting instructions sourced from USU Extension research.

Native Plant Guide

80 Utah natives and climate-adapted plants, filterable by bloom time, water needs, and pollinator value. Neighborhood-aware recommendations for your zip code.

Find Rebates

32 verified Utah rebate programs with step-by-step application guides. Generate a PDF rebate packet customized to your address and water district.

Teams and Groups

Join your school, church, HOA, or organization. Your points contribute to the group total on the group leaderboard. Compete as a community.

Research-Backed Scoring

9 garden badges and neighborhood rankings. Scoring adapts to your zip code's pollinator gaps, rewarding plants that fill real ecological needs in your area.

How It Works

Four steps to a thriving garden

No green thumb required. Beehive makes it simple.

Observe Your Yard

Open the camera and photograph any pollinator. The species is identified instantly.

Plant Natives

Browse Utah native plants, check bloom times, and plan your garden with the visual planner.

Earn Rewards

Log observations, complete challenges, and earn points. Track water savings and unlock rebates.

Connect

See who's gardening nearby, verify gardens, exchange plants, and climb the leaderboard.

$3,000

in available rebates

Applications automated through Beehive