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Place your plants (still in their containers) in the bed and space them as the label indicates using the enclosed tape measure. When measuring the distance between plants, measure from the center of one plant to the center of the next plant.

Spacing plants 18″ on center

Step back and take a good look at your arrangement; if you want to change your design, you should do so now. Take advantage of this preview to be sure the bed is laid out as you want it.

Note: As you are previewing your design. Take the time to find the best looking side or “front” of the plant to position toward the viewer. This can ad a nice touch to your garden when it is first installed.

Place plants in containers in bed and step back to preview

Be very careful to space the plants properly. They must have room to thrive, and while the bed may not seem full now you have to plan for mature plants. We cannot stress this point enough: if you want a successful, well-designed garden, you must heed the spacing requirements of your plants. Your bed should (in most cases) look a bit sparse when you first plant it.

Proper plant spacing is critical to successful gardening!

One more thing: as you preview, start thinking about your planting order. You’ll want to start at the back of a bed, for instance, so that you can work your way out without trampling other plants. Also, plant your big trees and shrubs first so you won’t have to worry about the small plants as you are lugging the heavy ones around.

Plant big plants first to avoid stepping on the little ones as you plant

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Module 6: Preview – Make sure your garden looks right and has room to grow

A critical step to ensure your garden looks right and has room to grow

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Module 2: Style – The elements of garden style

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Module 3: Selection – Plants that fit your site and style

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Module 4: Design – From concept to plan

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Module 6: Preview – Make sure your garden looks right and has room to grow

Current Status Not Enrolled Price Free Get Started Login to Enroll Place your plants (still in their containers) in the bed and space them as …

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Module 7: Plant – Install plants of all types and sizes

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Module 8: Maintain – watering to winterizing and everything in between

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