Blog

There’s nothing better than grocery shopping in your own backyard. With foodscaping, you can harvest fresh, homegrown produce without even leaving your property!

Foodscaping is the practice of combining edible plants with ornamental ones to create a garden that’s both visually appealing and productive.

• Safe to Eat – When you grow your own food, you control exactly what goes into the soil and onto the plants. No unknown chemicals—just clean, healthy produce.

• Freshness – Nothing beats the taste of freshly picked fruits and vegetables. Plus, you know they’re packed with nutrients.

• Pollinator-Friendly – Many edible plants attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, helping to support local ecosystems and biodiversity.

• Natural Pest Control – Mixing perennials and edible plants adds structure and draws in beneficial insects, reducing the need for chemical interventions.

• Sunlight is Key
  Most edible plants need at least 6 hours of full sun per day. Consider planting them along the outer edge of your garden beds to ensure maximum light and easy access for harvesting and care.

• Choose Multi-Season Plants
  Look for plants that offer interest throughout the year. For example:

  • Blueberries provide summer fruit and beautiful fall foliage.

  • Fruit trees like apples and cherries bloom in spring and bear fruit in summer.

• Use Companion Planting
  Planting complementary species helps deter pests and promote plant health.

  • Roses at the end of grapevine rows act as early indicators of disease and draw aphids away from the vines.

  • Onion, garlic, and arugula planted around garden borders help deter mammals like rabbits and deer.

• Incorporate Edible Flowers
  Add beauty and flavour with edible blooms such as:

  • Zinnias

  • Pansies

  • Marigolds

  • Violets

  • Lavender

• Add Colour and Texture
  Leafy greens like Swiss chard and kale offer vibrant foliage in shades of red, green, and purple. Their bold textures make them great visual additions to any garden bed.