What you receive depends on the package you purchase and current bonuses, see more details here. 

48 Hour Custom Plan 
48 Hour Custom Plan Bundle

Both Packages Include a Custom Plan where you will will receive two PDFs in your email when using Plan My Garden.

• PDF 1 – Custom Schedule, Getting Started Guide, and Detailed Grow Guide for Each Selected Vegetable
• PDF 2 – Your Garden Layout Updated with Plant Placement for Optimal Yields!

Each of our offerings have different pricing and ongoing specials. Please see more here: 

We’re so confident you’ll love your new plan and find Plan My Garden helpful. If, for any reason, you are unsatisfied, let us know, and we will work with you to make it right. We offer a 100% money-back guarantee, no questions asked.

Plan My Garden was designed to be super simple by entering all your details on this Easy To Use Page Here:

Here’s how it works: 

1. Enter Your Zipcode – You enter your zipcode so we and determine your last expected frost date.
2. Draw Your Layout – Step 2 provides a drawing area comprised of boxes that are each 1 square foot. Draw your garden beds by clicking into the area to highlight a square foot. If you have a 4×8 bed, you would select 32 squares. Draw your layout with the north up. To multi-select, select a square, then while holding the SHIFT key select another square. Your total square feet selected will display at the bottom of the drawing area.

3. Select what you want to grow and how much – For each plant, enter the number of Sq.Ft. of garden space you want to allocate. The “Total Plants” field will automatically be updated based on how many plants can be grown per Sq.Ft. for that crop. Allocate all your space before submitting.

4. Submission – If you’ve pre-purchased your plan on our website, look for an access code in your order email to bypass payment. If not, you can easily complete your checkout with PayPal.

This quick video will walk you through the process in a few minutes

We accept all major credit cards and paypal. 

Right now the tool works for USA ZIP Codes. If you are located outside of the USA you can manually enter your zipcode. 

1. Go to this site to find your average last frost date https://www.plantmaps.com/ for Canada this is a helpful link https://www.veseys.com/ca/canada-hardiness-zones-frost-dates

2. Add your last frost date in step 1 of the plan my garden tool. 

Yes we do! See our gift card page to order one. 

Your plan is generated based on the configurations you’ve made before checkout. Once you’ve completed the checkout process, your plan will be delivered to you via email as PDF files. While you might be able to manually make minor adjustments to the PDF, such as small changes, it’s important to note that you won’t have the ability to introduce new vegetables or elements into the document.

However, every customer will receive a one-time free code along with their plan. This code can be used to resubmit your details and obtain a new plan at no additional cost during the growing season.

Should you encounter any issues or discrepancies with your plan, please inform us at hello@organicbackyardgardening.com, and we’ll promptly assist you in resolving the matter.

Each plan now comes with a one-time free code you can use to re-submit your plan details for the current grown season in case you realize you want to make slight changes. You will see the code in your Garden Details PDF below the schedule. 

Please email us at hello@organicbackyardgardening.com and we will help right away. 

Your plant layout is determined by the height of the vegetables you select and the orientation of your garden according to the sunrise and sunset. Other factors specific to the number of beds you have and other plant details are taken into consideration as well. 

Generally larger vegetables are placed in the north and the west, while medium vegetables are toward the center and the smallest to the southeast.

This is done so larger vegetables do not shade out shorter vegetables.

Spacing recommendations are based on the square foot method to maximize yields. 

Please note that these are recommendations, if you feel you want to slightly adjust during planting feel free to do so.  

If you enter your zipcode and we identify you are in a frost free area, we will display a notification. You can select a last expected frost date early in the year for planning purposes – for example 1/31 or 2/15.  

Plan My Garden focused on plant placement based on plant height, in relation to the sun, and spacing according to plant size. Undoubtedly, plants influence each other. There are many claims on the internet and charts, however, because there is little science behind the concept of companion planting, it can be difficult to really know what works well in your garden. We recommend focusing on soil health by amending the soil with organic compost every season, mulching with organic matter, and focusing on diversity in the garden. This is what we have done for years with excellent results. Here are two excellent links discussing the thorny subject of companion planting.

Montana State University – Link 

UMass Amherst – Link 

We have added the most common vegetables and herbs in the tool. 

If you would like a plant added send send us a quick email at hello@organicbackyardgardening.com. 

If you have questions not answered here please email us at hello@organicbackyardgardening.com 

Plan My Garden is most effectively utilized during the winter months through early spring. Ideally anytime 14 weeks before your last expected frost (enter your zipcode here in step 1 to get your last expected frost). By getting a custom plan during this period, you will have a strategic schedule. This will enable you to identify the ideal times for beginning indoor seed starting, transitioning seedlings outdoors, and directly sowing crops to ensure a bountiful early harvest. The reason 14 weeks is highlighted is that some plants that need a long indoor lead time such as Onions, which can be started indoors 12 weeks prior to your last expected frost. 

Hence, the sooner you engage in planning, the more advantageous it is! Another good reminder of when to use plan my garden is as soon as you start getting seed catalogs in the mail. 

If you submit a plan after your last expected, indoor seed seed-starting activities will have already passed. There’s no need for concern, though! You can still proceed with directly sowing your crops. Nevertheless, if the last expected frost date has significantly lapsed and you reside in the northern states of the USA, certain plants like tomatoes and peppers might not have sufficient time to mature before the onset of the first frost. In such scenarios, we recommend opting for varieties with shorter growth seasons or acquiring established seedlings from a local nursery.

Yes, you can cancel your subscription at any time. To cancel, follow these steps:

1. Log into your PayPal account.
2. Go to Settings.
3. Click on “Payments.”
4. Select “Automatic payments” here.
5. Find “Vegetable Gardening Resources” and click to cancel the automatic payment.

Not: Yearly subscriptions are being revamped and will be re-offered soon.