Great Plants for Your Edible Landscape

Great Plants for Your Edible Landscape

Vegetable garden with rows of green plants growing in wide rows

Edible landscaping has become quite popular, and there is a wide variety of info becoming available on this subject. There are many unusual types of plants that a person can use in their edible landscaping. Part of the decision depends on where you live, how large of a space you have, and of course personal preference. What are some great plants for your edible landscape, and how can you decide which to choose?

Trees

If you have enough room, trees are a fabulous addition to your edible landscape. There are many varieties that may suit your geographic area well. Apple trees are one of the most popular varieties, with many diverse kinds that you may enjoy. Apples are one of the most well-known fruits, and there is no shortage of recipes and ideas for your harvest.

Some other trees that you may want in your landscape are pear and peach trees. Cherries are always a winner as well, with bright red, tasty fruit. If you are looking for something with a savory harvest, olive trees yield a delicious addition to your kitchen ingredients.

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Tomatoes ripening on the vine

Flowers

Flowers are a mainstay of any edible landscape. Beautiful to look at, there are also many uses for flowers of the edible variety. Some popular types to include are pansies, lilacs, daisies, and calendula. Sunflowers yield delicious seeds for an easy snack. There are many uses for edible flowers such as cake and other food decorating, as well as subtle flavoring. You can even freeze tiny flowers with water in ice cube trays for a special touch in your water jug.

 

Herbs

Herbs are as popular as ever when it comes to gardening, and they belong in every edible landscape. Mint is extremely versatile and grows easily, making it a perfect spread for anywhere that you need an easy and quick covering. Chives are delicious cut onto baked potatoes and into almost any other savory side dishes, and their beautiful flowers add to the aesthetic appeal of your garden. Basil and thyme are delightful additions to your landscape which you will enjoy using in much of your cooking, and both are easy to grow.

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Shrubs

Shrubs are a nice addition to your edible landscape since they are often of medium height and can bridge the gap between trees and shorter plants such as flowers. Some bushes you may be interested in obtaining for your landscape are any type of berries. Berries are always popular and never go out of style. Figs and pomegranates are other bushes that also yield a delicious result.

 

Vegetables

Vegetables should not be forgotten in an edible landscape. There are so many kinds to choose from, and they are what many people think of when edible landscaping comes to mind. Tomatoes (strictly speaking a fruit) give you a nice, bright burst of color in any garden. Carrots and radishes are always exciting to dig for when they have grown to full maturity. Beautiful, leafy vegetables such as lettuce and Swiss chard cover the ground with green in many beautiful textures and shades.

 

There are many plants you can grow in their edible landscape. Pick any plants you desire, depending on what looks beautiful, smells delicious, and tastes divine. Make your landscape unique by choosing your favorite plants and creating your own edible paradise.