The Prepared Backyard
Free Tool
Free garden planner
Tell us how much space you have. Pick what you want to grow. Get your complete plan — plants, shopping list, and planting calendar.
Step 1
Patio / Containers
Balcony, porch, or a few large containers — no ground needed
~30 sq ft
1–2 Raised Beds
Two 4×8 beds or equivalent — the most common solo setup
~64 sq ft
3–4 Raised Beds
A dedicated garden section — meaningful food production
~128 sq ft
Small Backyard
Open ground space — full solo food garden possible
~250 sq ft
Step 2 — What do you want to grow?
Toggle crops on and off. Watch your space fill in real time.
⚠ Over your space limit — consider removing:
Your garden plan
Updates as you make selections
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4×8 beds
Select your space and pick crops to see your garden plan.
Your shopping list will appear here.
Your planting calendar will appear here.
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