Edible Landscaping for Beauty and Function
The benefits of greenscaping know no commercial/residential borders!
By planning "Multi-function" into your landscaping, you can serve the aesthetic and cooling needs of the commercial landdacape at the same time that other needs of our community are served. Plants can be good for wildlife habitat, or herbs for the company snack bar/cafeterial, or even greens for salads. Employees might even like to take home a sack of tomatoes or lemons occasionally to spice up their family dinners.
By planning "Multi-function" into your landscaping, you can serve the aesthetic and cooling needs of the commercial landdacape at the same time that other needs of our community are served. Plants can be good for wildlife habitat, or herbs for the company snack bar/cafeterial, or even greens for salads. Employees might even like to take home a sack of tomatoes or lemons occasionally to spice up their family dinners.
Some edible landscaping plants include:
- Kale: this old fashioned vegetable is enjoying a revival because it is loaded with nutrients, is easy to grow, and provides a beautiful fountain of gray green foliage. Kale is loaded with calcium, iron and vitamins.
- American cranberry bush features bright red berries in later summer, which people and birds love to eat.
- Rose hips are produced in abundance on rosa rugosa plants. This shrub makes a great barrier plant and can tolerate growing near salt water.
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