The Gardener Magazine

Food Garden DESIGN

When it comes to veggie garden design, the best place to start is with the basics. First ask yourself some questions to decide what you want and need (and your budget!), and then get started. Here’s some inspiration that will help you with your design.

The choices

When it comes to laying out your garden, remember that functional can still look good. These food garden fundamentals help to tick both boxes:

Raised beds – Everyone loves a raised bed veggie garden for convenience, and they can really enhance a formal design. What material you choose depends on your budget.

• – Rows have symmetry

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