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How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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June 14, 2023 By Jackielyn Cuenza 3 Comments

Have you ever wonder if you can have a vegetable garden and decorative landscaping at the same time? Yes, you can! Follow the tips below on how to blend edible landscaping with ornamentals.

How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

Edible landscaping combined with organic gardening practices, enhances any yard, garden or landscape. It may seem overwhelming and unrealistic to non-gardening expert, however, it's not. Learn to combine  fruit-bearing shrubs, herbs, vegetables and flowers and put edible landscaping into practice.
How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]


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How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals

Designing a Landscape

Element : LINE

  • How it's used
    To design the edges where garden beds meet paths and structures.
  • What does it do?
    Moves the eye and people through a landscape.

Curved Lines

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  • Make a space feel informal, natural, and relaxed
  • Move the eye at a slow pace
  • Add mystery to a space by creating hidden areas

Straight Lines

Straight Lines | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]
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  • Create a formal feeling
  • Lead the eye directly to focal points

Vertical Lines

Vertical Lines | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]
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  • Move the eye upward
  •  Make a space feel longer
  •  Give a feeling of activity or movement

Horizontal Lines

  • Move the eye along the ground plane
  •  Can make a space feel longer
  •  Create a feeling to rest

Element : FORM

  • How it's used
    To determine the shape of plants, patios, and decorative ornaments
  • What does it do?
    Determines the style of a garden; repeating the same form creates patterns to organize a landscape

Geometric Forms

  • Can be squares, circles, or irregular polygons
  •  Create a formal look

Naturalistic Forms

  • Free form shapes mimic what is found in nature
  •  Meandering lines, irregular edges, and natural materials create a relaxed feeling

Grow More Food with Less Labor

Choose some of these popular edible perennials for less planting and more eating. You only need to plant them once, and they'll renew themselves for at least two more growing seasons.

Artichokes | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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  • Artichokes

Asparagus | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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  • Asparagus

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  • Blueberry

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  • Chives
  • Currants

Fennel | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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  • Fennel
  • Fruit and nut trees

Grapes | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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  • Grapes

Hops | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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  • Hops

Kale | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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  • Kale

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  • Lavender

Leeks | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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  • Leeks

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  • Onions, many varieties

Oregano | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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  • Oregano

Raspberries | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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  • Raspberries

Rosemary | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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  • Rosemary

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  • Rhubarb

Sage | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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  • Sage

Strawberries | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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  • Strawberries

Thyme | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]
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  • Thyme

Choosing Edible Plants by Appearance

Height of Plant

Tall(taller than 3 feet)

*Plants with an asterisk usually need a fence, arbor, or support.

Choices

Artichokes | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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  • Artichokes

Banana | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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  • Banana

Beans | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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  • Beans*

Blackberries | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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  • Blackberries*

Blueberry | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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  • Blueberries

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  • Bush Cherries

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  • Bush Plums

Climbing Roses | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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  • Climbing Roses*

Corn | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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  • Corn

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  • Currants

Dill | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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  • Dill

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  • Elderberries

Fennel | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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  • Fennel
  • Fruit and nut trees, espaliered* or stand-alone

Gooseberries | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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  • Gooseberries

Grapes | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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  • Grapes*

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  • Hibiscus*

Hops | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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  • Hops*

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  • Nasturtiums*

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  • Okra

Peas | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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  • Peas

Raspberries | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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  • Raspberries*
  • Rhubarb

Rosemary | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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  • Rosemary (depending on conditions)
  • Roses

Sunflowers | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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  • Sunflowers

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  • Tomatillo*

Mid-size

(10 inches to 3 feet)

*Plants with an asterisk usually need a support

Choice

Asparagus | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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  • Asparagus
  • Broccoli

Celery | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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  • Celery
  • Chard

Kale | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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  • Kale
  • Lavender
  • Onions

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  • Peppers*

Tomatoes | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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  • Tomatoes

Short

(smaller than 10 inches)

Cabbage | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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  • Cabbage

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  • Many Culinary Herbs

Salad Vegetables | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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  • Salad Vegetables

Squash | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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  • Squash

Strawberries | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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  • Strawberries

Texture of Plant

Coarse

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  • Features : Large leaves with irregular edges and contrasting colors
  • What the plants do in the landscape : Attract and hold attention
  • Choices : Artichokes, corn, kiwi, raspberries, rhubarb, zucchini

Medium

Texture of Plant Medium | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

  • Features : Medium-size leaves
  • What the plants do in the landscape : Create a backdrop
  • Choices : Beans, nasturtiums, most plants, peppers, sage

Fine

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  • Features : Tiny, needle-like leaves
  • What the plants do in the landscape : Create contrast
  • Choices : Carrots, chervil, dill, lavender, parsley, rosemary

Color

Shades of Red

Color Shades of Red | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

Choices

  • Apples
  • Beets
  • Cherries
  • Peppers
  • Red Lettuce
  • Rhubarb
  • Roses
  • Ruby chard
  • Strawberries
  • Tomatoes

Orange

Color Orange | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

Choices

  • Nasturtiums
  • Persimmons
  • Pumpkins
  • Squash Flowers

Yellow

Color Yellow | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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Choices

  • Golden Tomatoes
  • Lemon Thyme
  • Rainbow Chard
  • Sunflowers

Green

Color Green | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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Choices

  • Most Vegetables and Herbs

Blue

Choices

  • Blueberries
  • Borage
  • Hyssop

Purple

Choices

  • Chives
  • Eggplant
  • Lavender
  • Purple Basil
  • Purple Cabbage
  • Rosemary
  • Thyme
  • Violets

A Sampling of Edible Flowers

Anise Hyssop

Anise Hyssop | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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Flavor : Sweet, licorice-like

Perennial

Bachelor's Button

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Annual

Bee Balm

Bee Balm | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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Flavor : Varies

Perennial

Begonia

Flavor: Citrusy, bitter aftertaste

Annual

Borage

Flavor : Cucumber like

Annual

Calendula

Calendula | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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Flavor : Peppery, tangy, slightly bitter

Annual

Chamomile

Chamomile | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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Flavor : Apple like

Perennial

Chervil

Flavor : Parsley like

Annual

Chives

Flavor : Onion-like

Perennial

Daisies

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Flavor : Mildly bitter

Perennial

Elderberry

Flavor : Sweet

Perennial

Gladiolas

Gladiolas | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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Flavor : Mild

Perennial

Hibiscus

Flavor : Citrusy

Perennial

Hollyhock

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Flavor : Slightly bitter

Varies

Honeysuckle

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Flavor : Sweet

Perennial

Lavender

Flavor : Sweet

Perennial

Linden

Linden | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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Flavor : Honey like

Perennial

Marigold

Marigold | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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Flavor : Spicy, bitter

Annual

Nasturtiums

Flavor : Spicy, peppery

Annual

Pansies

Pansies | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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Flavor : Slightly Sweet

Annual

Pineapple Sage

Pineapple Sage | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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Flavor : Sweet

Perennial

Roses

Flavor : Sweet

Perennial

Scarlet Runners

Scarlet Runners | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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Flavor : Mild

Annual

Summer Savory

Summer Savory | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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Flavor : Spicy, peppery

Annual

Sunflowers

Sunflowers | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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Flavor : Buds are artichoke-like, petals are bitter

Annual

Violets

Violets | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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Flavor : Sweet

Perennial

Winter Savory

Winter Savory | How To Blend Edible Landscaping With Ornamentals [Infographic]

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Flavor : Spicy, peppery

Perennial

 

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