What is Square Foot Gardening? A Brief Overview

Square foot gardening is a very intensive form of gardening where plants are planted closer together in a small space. It utilizes a special soil mixture and the plants are spaced out using a grid system.

Some of the benefits of square foot gardening are that it allows you to grow more plants in a smaller space, it reduces the need for weeding, and the special soil mixture retains water very well.

Square foot garden beds are typically not very large to ensure easy access to the plants. They can be constructed using wood pallets or other materials, and the key element is the grid system that divides the bed into one foot by one foot squares.

The soil mixture used in square foot gardening is a special mixture that consists of one-third vermiculite, one-third peat moss, and one-third compost.

To plan what to plant in a square foot garden bed, you can use a diagram or grid system to lay out the plants before planting. There are guidelines available to determine how many of each type of vegetable to plant per square.

In a square foot garden bed, it is recommended to plant taller plants on the north side so that the shorter plants receive full sun. This helps ensure that all the plants get the sunlight they need.