How far apart should you plant a plant?
How far apart should you plant a plant? The general rule of thumb is to space plants according to their expected width at maturity. For example, a tree that is expected to grow 40 feet wide would be planted 40 feet from the next tree of the same variety. How do you measure spacing between plants? You will find a space between plants and a space between rows. Divide the width of the garden by the space between rows and the length of the garden by the space between plants. This will give you the number of spaces with which...