Free garden bed layout planner
Choose several crops and quantities to see a square-foot layout. Print the plan to take into your garden.
Each square represents one square foot. Layout is an estimate; check sun, mature size, trellises, and plant compatibility before planting. Need a blank sheet? Print an editable bed map.
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Choosing a bed size
- Keep beds no wider than 4 ft if you'll reach in from both sides — you should never need to step into the soil
- A 4×8 ft bed (32 sq ft) fits a meaningful mixed planting without becoming a chore to maintain
- Leave at least 18–24 in of path between beds for a wheelbarrow or kneeling pad
- Vertical crops (pole beans, cucumbers, indeterminate tomatoes) need trellising, not more floor space — plan the trellis footprint, not just the plant's