Square Foot Gardening Layout

Once you have constructed your square foot garden, you get to decide what to plant in it! You might be surprised by the large amount of plants you can fit into your garden. Each foot can grow 4 of most herb plants, such as basil, parsley, and thyme. Each foot can also grow up to 9 garlic plants, 9 bean plants, and much more! Check out our infographic below for the complete list of how many plants will fit in each foot of a square foot garden.

Here are a few of our other favorite tips for getting the most out of your raised bed garden. Location is one of the most important things to think about! These ideas will help you pick the best place for your garden and choose the best plants to grow in it.

1. Most plants need at least 6 hours of full sunlight each day, and some will thrive with up to ten. So be sure to plant your garden in an area that gets plenty of sunshine every day.
2. Check your HOA or city guidelines prior to setting up your raised bed garden. Make sure that you follow any applicable rules or ordinances.
3. Plant your garden next to a convenient water source. This might seem like a no brainer, but you'll thank yourself when you're not carrying heavy watering cans across your yard all summer long.
4. Consider companion planting when making your square foot gardening layout. Because your herbs and vegetables will be planted close together, knowing how different plants interact with each other is even more important. Did you know that some herbs, like sage, can inhibit the growth of cucumber plants? You definitely don't want to plant them next to each other in your garden! Learn more guidelines for companion planting at the Farmer's Almanac here.