Measure the usable space
Record length, width, paths, doors, hose access, slopes, drains, and fixed constraints.
Garden planning guide
Record the site, compare bed dimensions, and estimate soil before ordering.
The planning order
Record length, width, paths, doors, hose access, slopes, drains, and fixed constraints.
Leave room to water, harvest, and move materials around the bed.
Note the herbs, vegetables, or flowers the bed needs to support.
Check current dimensions, included components, colors, price, availability, and compatibility.
Site measurements
Measure the usable footprint, not the entire patio or yard.
Leave a route for planting, watering, and moving materials.
Note where light and shade fall across the day.
Soil planning
Use the selected bed's confirmed internal length, width, and fill depth. Convert all measurements to the same unit before calculating.
Final check
Shop raised garden beds or review the FAQ before ordering.