Comments on: 4×8 raised bed vegetable garden layout ideas

By: Tara Nolan

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:14:30 +0000

In reply to Andrea.

Hi Andrea,
Keep in mind the strawberries are perennial, so put them somewhere where you don’t mind them coming up each year. I would plant the potatoes along an edge as you’ll want to make it easy to mound them. Watermelon works well near another edge so that it will trail over the side and save space. You could also provide a small trellis for it. Peas and green beans can go in rows anywhere, but provide some plant supports for them before they grow too tall. The root veggies, like carrots, can go between the rows of peas and beans.

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By: Andrea

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:19:05 +0000

Hello!

I love the visual. How would you plant:

Green Beans
Potatoes
Carrots
Peas
Fruit (strawberries, watermelon, other berries)
Thanks!

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By: Tara Nolan

Thu, 14 May 2026 15:37:46 +0000

In reply to Donna C Richards.

I would plant the cucumbers in a corner, so they can trail over the side. Peas (and maybe green beans) you’ll want to place somewhere where they can be trellised. Tomatoes and peppers can go more in the center, with room for cages. You can plant herbs and lettuces between the rows where there’s room.

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By: Tara Nolan

Fri, 16 May 2025 13:30:52 +0000

In reply to Donna C Richards.

Hi Donna, Since the cucumbers sprawl a bit, I would put them on the edge of a raised bed so they can sprawl over the side (unless you have something for them to climb). Beans and peas will also benefit from a trellis of sorts. The lettuces and herbs can go in the middle. If you have basil, make sure it is in full sun and not shaded by the other vegetables. The peppers and tomatoes could go in the 2×4 raised beds.

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By: Donna C Richards

Fri, 09 May 2025 05:18:02 +0000

Our grocery list is: Cucumbers, tomatoes, peas, peppers, onions, lettuces (romaine, chard, spinach), cabbage, green beans and herbs. I often put herbs in little pots. We have a 3×8 garden and 2- 2 x 4 gardens. Can I ask how you would lay that out? I though about putting the two tomatoes plants in one of the 2×4 gardens.

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By: April

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 01:11:06 +0000

My grocery list is green beans, potatoes, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, cherry tomatoes, zucchini and squash

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By: Tara Nolan

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:53:54 +0000

In reply to Amy.

Hi Amy, Keeping in mind that zucchini and squash plants can really sprawl, I would recommend planting them along the edges, so you can train them to spill over the edge of the garden. Plant the onions, tomatoes, and carrots in the center rows. For the zucchini and squash, look for compact bush types that are suited for small spaces.

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By: Amy

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 13:18:52 +0000

My grocery list looks like:
Zucchini
Onions (red and yellow)
Carrots
Tomato- I really only need one plant
Butternut squash
What would this look like ?

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By: Kristina

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 12:18:16 +0000

Hi there, I’m not a big fan of tomatoes, and our neighbor is already growing a ton! Can I use your diagram and replace it with something like Kale or asparagus?

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By: Tara Nolan

Tue, 14 May 2024 14:06:10 +0000

In reply to Rhonda.

Hi Rhonda, The diagram is more just giving a sense of what you can fit in. For spacing, I would refer to the seed packets or seedling tags. They will tell you how much space is needed around plants. Sometimes the garden will look pretty bare when it’s just small seedlings. Plants like tomatoes and peppers will grow in eventually to fill the space. But for carrots and onions, you can plant a little more closely together.

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