Outdoor & Landscaping

Plant Spacing Calculator

Estimate plants for a rectangular bed.

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Enter your details and select Calculate.

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How it works

Place plant centers at roughly the chosen spacing, with half a spacing at edges. Staggered rows alternate offsets.

Simple example

A 10 × 6 ft bed at 18 in spacing holds about 24 plants on a grid.

Common question

Does mature plant size matter?

Yes. Use the plant label’s recommended spacing.

This is a planning estimate. Check product instructions, dimensions and site conditions before purchasing or building.