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Semantic Search

Find exactly what you need using smart search. Search by plant characteristics, project types, and more.

What is Semantic Search?

Smthy's smart search helps you find items by characteristics and context, not just exact keyword matches.

🚀 Coming Soon: Advanced Semantic Search

We're working on advanced natural language understanding that will make search even more intuitive. Stay tuned for updates!

Traditional Search

Search: "Eucalyptus"

Only finds exact matches for "Eucalyptus"

Semantic Search

Search: "native gum trees"

Finds Eucalyptus, Angophora, Corymbia, and related species

Real Search Examples

Finding Plants by Characteristics

Search:
"drought tolerant screening plants"
Finds:Pittosporum, Viburnum, Photinia, Lilly Pilly varieties

Finding Quotes by Project Type

Search:
"residential garden irrigation under $3000"
Finds:Relevant quotes from suppliers, filtered by budget

Finding Materials by Application

Search:
"paving for outdoor entertaining area"
Finds:Bluestone, travertine, concrete pavers, outdoor tiles

Advanced Search Techniques

Use Context

Include project context for better results:

  • • "native plants for coastal Melbourne garden"
  • • "retaining wall materials for sloping block"
  • • "low maintenance plants for commercial office"

Specify Requirements

Include specific needs or constraints:

  • • "shade trees that won't damage foundations"
  • • "irrigation system for 500sqm with bore water"
  • • "child-safe plants for playground area"

Use Price Ranges

Include budget constraints to filter results:

  • • "paving quotes under $150 per sqm"
  • • "feature trees between $200-500 each"
  • • "complete garden packages under $15000"

Using Search Filters

Combine semantic search with filters to narrow down results quickly.

Available Filters

  • • Project type (residential, commercial)
  • • Date range (last month, this year)
  • • Price range (budget brackets)
  • • Supplier/contractor
  • • Document type (quotes, plans, specs)

Filter Combinations

  • • Search + Date: "irrigation" + "last 3 months"
  • • Search + Price: "feature trees" + "$200-500"
  • • Search + Project: "mulch" + "Smith Residence"
  • • Search + Supplier: "pavers" + "Melbourne Stone Co"

Search Tips for Landscape Professionals

✅ Effective Searches

  • • "groundcover plants for heavy foot traffic"
  • • "retaining wall solutions for clay soil"
  • • "automated irrigation for large commercial site"
  • • "pool landscaping plants safe for children"

❌ Less Effective Searches

  • • "plants" (too vague)
  • • "stuff for garden" (not specific enough)
  • • "materials" (no context provided)
  • • Single word searches without context

Understanding Search Results

Search results are ranked by relevance and include helpful context to help you find exactly what you need.

Result Information Includes:

  • • Item name and description
  • • Project context (which project it came from)
  • • Supplier information and contact details
  • • Pricing information (if available)
  • • Related items and alternatives
  • • Last updated date

Saving Searches for Later

Save frequently used searches to access them quickly later.

Common Saved Searches

  • • "native plants suitable for Melbourne climate"
  • • "irrigation suppliers with next-day delivery"
  • • "pending tender responses due this week"
  • • "budget-friendly groundcover options"

What's Next?

Master semantic search and then explore how AI automatically categorises your content.