You can grow up to 10 times the amount of produce in the same space by using raised beds and square foot gardening.
Small space raised bed vegetable garden layout.
There are eight rows in this raised bed.
Plans for 2x8 gardens.
There are a few plans to choose from with each designed for a 2 x 4 raised bed.
Using a raised bed for growing vegetables allows you to control the soil quality and prevent it from becoming compacted.
Okay let s get to the layout.
Diy raised garden beds are the perfect way to grow vegetables and other produce.
Each set of five plans is available in pdf.
Square foot gardening involves dividing the growing area into small square sections typically 1 foot per square.
I like to plant garlic in one of my raised beds in the fall but keep in mind you won t be able to plant in that garlic space until about july.
The aim is to produce an intensively planted vegetable garden or a highly productive kitchen garden.
5 gardening tips for small spaces.
In a raised garden bed you keep outside weeds from your garden soil prevent water runoff and soil compaction and worry about less slugs and snails and other.
Vegetable garden plans from better homes and gardens offers 14 vegetable garden designs ranging from a child s garden to an italian garden.
Download the set that matches the size of your garden.
Traditional layout rows etc sun or shade.
Forget about growing plants single file in long parallel rows.
To get you started visit some of the sites below for helpful advice on small garden design.
The number of recommended plants is shown in each square foot of the design.
You re sure to find just the right raised garden bed plan for your space.
See plant lists and more details about this garden here.
Raised beds filled with a mix of good soil and compost will get beginners off to a good start.
Even a bed as small as 4x4 feet will hold a lot of vegetables and be manageable says susie middleton an avid kitchen gardener and the author of numerous cookbooks including her latest simple green suppers.
Plans for 2x4 gardens.
If you have a small space garden consider these pre planned gardens which are based on square foot gardening techniques.
6 of 11 small space raised vegetable garden plan.
A well designed space is critical in a small garden.
Raised beds this is my first real go at a vegetable garden.
Most plans are for gardens 7 feet by 7 feet or smaller.
Sunny garden soil type.
A 4 8 raised bed vegetable garden layout of my grocery list faves.
Small space vegetable garden if you have limited planting space in your garden or you are simply just looking for a small easy to follow plan then this garden layout is for you.