1. Garden Layout

• Draw a planting plan.

• Space plants so the plants will touch when they are mature.

• Use varying plant heights to create layers.

• For more information, see Resources.

2. Garden Size: How Many Plants?

• Container Gardens

“butterfly bouquet” is a combination of larval host plants with nectar accents in a hanging basket or container.

Sample Layout:

Sample Plant List:

• 5-7 groundcovers and/or perennials

• Small Gardens – less than 50 square feet

Sample Layout:

Sample Plant List:

• 1 small tree or large shrub
• small shrubs
• 5-15 groundcovers and/or perennials

• Medium Gardens – 50 to 200 sq ft

Sample Layout:

Sample Plant List:

• 1-2 small trees or large shrubs
• 5-7 small shrubs
• 10-20 groundcovers and/or perennials

• Large Gardens – over 200 sq ft

Sample Layout:

Sample Plant List:

• 1 medium tree
• 1-2 small trees or large shrubs
• 7-9 small shrubs
• 25-30 groundcovers and/or perennials