Plant Spacing Guide/Calculator: How Far Apart Should You Plant Your Garden

Planting a garden is one of the most rewarding parts of the growing season — but knowing how far apart to space your plants can make the difference between a thriving garden and one that struggles all summer long. Proper spacing helps plants:

• Grow stronger root systems

• Get the sunlight they need

• Improve airflow (reducing disease)

• Produce more vegetables and flowers

• Compete less for water and nutrients

To make things easier for our customers, we’ve created a Plant Spacing Guide along with a Plant Spacing Calculator you can use right here on our website, https://www.thehomeandgardenstore.com. Whether you’re planting tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, flowers, or shrubs, this guide will help you plan your garden with confidence and the guide is written for the Treasure Valley.

Why Plant Spacing Matters

Crowded plants compete for everything — sunlight, water, nutrients, and airflow. When plants are spaced correctly:

• Vegetables produce higher yields

• Flowers bloom more fully

• Shrubs grow into their natural shape

• Soil stays healthier

• Pests and diseases are less common

Good spacing also makes your garden easier to maintain. You’ll have room to weed, harvest, and water without damaging your plants.

Plant Spacing Chart (Vegetables, Flowers & Shrubs)

This chart gives our gardening customers quick, practical spacing guidelines for the most common garden plants.

🌽 Vegetable Spacing Guide

🌸 Flower Spacing Guide

🌳 Shrub Spacing Guide

📏 Plant Spacing Calculator

This tool will help you, our gardening friends figure out how many plants will fit in your garden bed based on the spacing you choose.

🌾 Final Tips for Our Customers

• Measure your garden bed before buying plants

• Use the spacing chart as a starting point

• Use the calculator to avoid over‑ or under‑planting

• Leave room for walking paths or harvesting

• Remember that some plants (like tomatoes and cucumbers) grow outward as the season progresses

We thank you for visiting our garden blog. Happy gardening!