Why Poor Garden Planning Gets Expensive—Fast

edible gardening garden planning low-maintenance gardening May 15, 2025

When people think of garden planning, they often picture planting layouts or where to put a path. But the real value runs much deeper—and, in many cases, saves you far more than you’d expect.

Poor planning costs you.

Not just in wasted plants, but in materials that don’t get used, deliveries that have to be doubled up, compost that sits in bags for weeks, or the frustration of never feeling truly fulfilled by your garden.

You might:

  • Order too much gravel and have to deal with the excess

  • Order too little compost and pay twice for delivery

  • Buy plants that looked great online but hate your soil

  • Spend hours digging beds that never get used

  • Or worst of all… spend years in a garden that never sings to your soul. 

    That last one is the real loss.

Your garden should be a sanctuary—a space that feeds you, literally and emotionally. When it’s not working, you feel it every time you step outside. That’s a hidden cost we rarely talk about.

Planning changes everything. That’s why I created the Accurate Garden Plan course—to help you:

  • Map your space properly using Google tools

  • Understand where the sun and wind really go

  • Spot underused areas that could become something special

  • Avoid expensive mistakes before they happen

Planning doesn't take long—but it saves a fortune. And it turns your garden into a space you want to be in, not just work on.

Garden Footprint's aim is to make gardens low-maintenance, beautiful and edible. Check out our courses to start your journey!

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