Planning a new garden bed or refreshing your landscape? Use our Planting Pattern Calculator to estimate how many plants you’ll need based on your bed size, plant spacing, and planting pattern.
Simply enter your dimensions, choose your garden bed shape, and compare square vs. triangular planting layouts.
Square planting creates a clean, evenly spaced layout that works well for formal gardens, rows, and simple planting beds.
Triangular planting, also called staggered planting, creates a fuller appearance and typically requires 10–15% more plants than a square pattern.
Plant spacing can vary depending on the type of plant, its mature size, and how quickly you want your garden bed to fill in. This calculator provides an estimate to help you plan your project using general plant spacing guidelines.
For best results, check the plant tag for recommended spacing, ask a Meadows Farms expert, or visit your nearest Meadows Farms location for plant-specific guidance.
Enter your ZIP code to find the closest location.
Our landscape team can help you choose the right plants, spacing, and layout for your yard.