How it works
A walkthrough, end to end.
- 1
Enter bed length and width.
- 2
Enter plant spacing (center-to-center).
- 3
Pick square or triangular pattern. See plant count.
Reference
Plant count
Square: rows × cols. Triangular: stagger gives ~15% more density. Each plant occupies ~spacing² (square) or spacing² × √3/2 (triangular).
Use cases
What you can do with this.
Vegetable rows
Tomato spacing 24" on center.
Flower beds
Annuals at 6–12" spacing.
Hedgerows
Boxwood at 18–24" centers.
Ground cover
Plug count for area coverage.
Strawberry rows
12–18" spacing in 4-ft beds.
FAQ
Frequently asked.
Triangular fits ~15% more plants but is harder to lay out.
Yes — measure spacing between plant stems, not edge to edge.
No. All math runs in your browser.
Inches and feet supported. Use the same unit throughout.