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Designing a Productive Vegetable Garden Layout

Place short plants in front, tall in back for sun access. Group by type: root crops (beets, carrots), leafy greens (lettuce, spinach), fruiting (tomatoes, peppers). Square foot gardening (4-ft beds, 12-inch raised) maximizes yield, reduces work.

Layout Principles

Sun exposure: tall north/west.
Crop families together for rotation.
Raised beds improve drainage and fertility.

No single "right" way — follow these guidelines for success.

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