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Both calculators run independently β change the inputs on either side to compare results.
Landscaping
Plant Spacing Calculator
Calculate how many plants you need to fill a garden bed at a chosen coverage density. Use it when designing borders, ground cover areas, or mass plantings to avoid over- or under-buying plants.
Fill in the required fields to see your result.
Landscaping
Sprinkler Spacing Calculator
Calculate the optimal distance between sprinkler heads based on head throw radius and grid layout pattern (square or triangular). Use it when designing new irrigation zones or diagnosing dry spots in existing systems.
Fill in the required fields to see your result.
Key differences
| Plant Spacing Calculator | Sprinkler Spacing Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Landscaping | Landscaping |
| Inputs required | 5 | 2 |
| Result | Plants Needed (plants) | Optimal Spacing (ft) |
| What it does | Calculate how many plants you need to fill a garden bed at a chosen coverage density. Use it when designing borders, ground cover areas, or mass plantings to avoid over- or under-buying plants. | Calculate the optimal distance between sprinkler heads based on head throw radius and grid layout pattern (square or triangular). Use it when designing new irrigation zones or diagnosing dry spots in existing systems. |