An Introduction to Matrix Gardening

A schematic of Matrix Gardening.

NOTE: The above is not a garden design, just a representation of matrix gardening.

Green dots: matrix plants

Lilac, yellow, orange and blue dots: masses of plants

Large dots: structural plants

This page has been created to give you more resources to research the concepts and how-to for the matrix garden. Matrix gardens double as soft landings if planted under a shade tree.

Here are some articles you may wish to consult:

What is Matrix Planting? by Jared Barnes, Ph.D.

The Matrix Planting Approach to Garden Design by Erica Browne Griva

And, this book by Benjamin Vogt:

Prairie Up

Finally, our blog post:

Matrix Planting for the Woodland Garden