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Easy Edible Landscaping Projects to Start Now

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07
Apr

Blend beauty and utility with herbs, berries, and ornamental vegetables.

Looking to freshen up your landscape and grow something delicious? This spring, combine curb appeal with homegrown flavor by weaving edible plants into your flower beds, borders, and containers. At Donaldson’s Greenhouse & Nursery, we love helping gardeners create spaces that are not only beautiful but also functional—and edible landscaping does exactly that.

Whether you have a large yard or a cozy patio, now is the perfect time to start adding edible elements that look just as good as they taste.

🌱 Why Edible Landscaping?

Edible landscaping is all about incorporating food-producing plants into your ornamental garden design. It brings fresh herbs and produce within arm’s reach, saves money at the grocery store, and adds rich textures, colors, and scents to your landscape. Plus, many edible plants are pollinator-friendly, drought-tolerant, and low maintenance.

🍓 Favorite Edibles That Double as Ornamentals

These plants earn their place in the spotlight—not just for what they grow, but for how they grow:

🌿 Herbs

  • Rosemary – Evergreen and sculptural. Use it in pots or borders.

  • Thyme – A fragrant groundcover that spills over stone edges.

  • Chives – Compact with pretty purple blooms. Great for edging pathways.

  • Basil & Parsley – Lush, leafy, and perfect for container accents.

🍓 Berries

  • Strawberries – Use them as a pretty groundcover or cascading from hanging baskets.

  • Blueberries – Their fiery fall foliage makes them a standout shrub.

  • Raspberries & Blackberries – Train along a fence or create a natural screen.

🥬 Ornamental Vegetables

  • Swiss Chard – Vibrant stems in rainbow colors. Looks great in mixed containers.

  • Kale – Ruffled leaves that hold up beautifully into fall.

  • Lettuce – Choose red-tinged or speckled varieties for contrast in borders.

  • Eggplant & Peppers – Glossy fruit and colorful blooms make them perfect focal points.

🌼 Simple Design Ideas to Try This Spring

  • Line garden borders with herbs like thyme or lavender. They soften edges and smell amazing when brushed.

  • Use Swiss chard or kale as a centerpiece in flower pots alongside petunias or pansies.

  • Mix strawberry plants into flower beds to cascade over rock walls or raised beds.

  • Create a mini kitchen garden just outside your door with herbs, edible flowers, and leafy greens planted in decorative containers.

  • Tuck blueberries or currants into sunny shrub borders for seasonal interest and sweet summer snacks.

🌻 Donaldson’s is Your Edible Garden Partner

Whether you’re growing on a balcony or planting full beds, we carry everything you need to bring your edible landscaping vision to life. From beautiful seedlings and mature herbs to organic soil amendments and containers, our team is here to guide you with personalized advice and inspiration.

Visit us this spring and discover how easy (and delicious) it is to turn your garden into something you can admire and enjoy—bite by bite.

Let’s grow something beautiful—and edible—together!

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