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Four measured starter layouts

Draw the shape. Then plant.

Each plan uses repeated groups, visible structure, and species that earn their footprint through more than one season.

8 × 4 ft · planting centersGABBNear edge · grid = 1 ft

Plan 01 · best first project

Sunny Postage Stamp

A four-plant 4 × 8 ft starter bed with summer flowers, fall structure and measured positions that leave room for growth.

4 × 8 ft6+ hours sunDry to medium
Open measured plan ↗10 × 6 ft · planting centersSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSCCCNear edge · grid = 1 ft

Plan 02 · under a small tree

Soft Landing

A calm, layered planting for the dry-to-medium shade beneath a young deciduous tree.

6 × 10 ftDappled / part shadeDry to medium
Open measured plan ↗6 × 6 ft · planting centersBBBNear edge · keep access half clear

Plan 03 · curb-facing

Mailbox Pollinator Ring

A three-plant semicircle within a 6 ft envelope, with an unplanted access side and explicit mailbox clearance checks.

6 ft diameter6+ hours sunDry
Open measured plan ↗10 × 5 ft · planting centersIPPPPNear edge · grid = 1 ft

Plan 04 · damp downspout edge

Rain-Ready Entry

A 5 × 10 ft damp-edge planting with one compact sweetspire and four beardtongues—not a rain-garden engineering design.

5 × 10 ftPart sunMedium to moist
Open measured plan ↗