Embodiments of a system and method for planting vegetables in raised beds are disclosed, The system includes a landscape fabric having clearly visible planting sites on the surface where a gardener can easily tear pre-formed perforated sites to create access holes to the soil. The access holes provide the proper spacing for the selected plant or seed type. In particular embodiments, multiple vegetable types can be planted with the proper spacing by simply selecting the proper hole. The landscape fabric is a porous material allowing passage of fluids and preventing germination of weeds.