The Agent tab is where you can chat with Aqua, Agent Aqua's built-in assistant. Ask it questions about your garden — it knows your plot's live weather and can help with plants, pests, soil, and watering advice.
What to ask
Aqua can help with:
- Watering technique: "How much water do tomatoes need?" or "Should I water in the evening?"
- Plant care: "Why are my hydrangeas drooping?" or "When do I prune roses?"
- Pests and diseases: "What's this white powder on my courgettes?" or "How do I get rid of slugs?"
- Soil: "My soil is clay — what should I grow?" or "How can I improve drainage?"
- Seasonal advice: "What should I plant in autumn?" or "How do I protect plants from frost?"
Aqua has live weather data for your plot, so it can give advice tailored to your climate and conditions.
How to use it
Open the Agent tab. Type your question and tap Send. Aqua will respond with helpful information. If you have follow-up questions, ask away — the chat remembers the context.
Voice input: instead of typing, you can tap the microphone icon and speak your question. Aqua will transcribe it and respond as usual. (Voice input is a mobile-app feature.)
Photos: you can attach a photo to your message. Tap the photo icon, choose an image, and ask Aqua about what's in it — "What's wrong with this leaf?" or "Is this a weed?" This is helpful for diagnosing plant problems or identifying things in your garden.
Reading and reporting responses
After Aqua responds, you can report a response if it doesn't seem right. Look for the report icon below the message (usually three dots or a flag). You can report a response as Unsafe, Offensive, Incorrect, or Other. Your feedback helps Aqua improve.
Important: accuracy disclaimer
Aqua can make mistakes. Its advice is informative but not professional or safety-critical — always verify before acting, especially for pest treatments, chemical applications, or anything involving food or safety. If you're unsure, consult a local gardening expert or your plant's care tag.
The same caution applies to photo diagnosis: Aqua might misidentify a plant or diagnose a problem incorrectly. Use it as a starting point, not a guarantee.
Tips for good results
- Be specific: "My tomatoes' leaves are curling" is better than "My plants look bad."
- Include context: "It's been very wet this week" or "My garden is on a north-facing slope."
- Ask follow-ups: if Aqua's response is helpful, dig deeper with "What if I..." or "How do I...?"
Learn more about using photos for plant diagnosis in plant photo diagnosis.