Horticulture & Specialty Crops
Edible Landscape Design Guide
A guide to designing an edible landscape. It helps homeowners mix food plants with ornamentals in a pleasing and productive way. Fill it in by hand and file it so you can compare notes year to year.
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The steps on this page
- Map sun and shade
- Choose edible plants that suit you
- Mix with ornamentals
- Plan paths and access
- Group plants by water needs
- Add pollinator plants
- Plan seasonal interest
- Record results by year
How to use this guide
Walk a new hand through the steps once, then let them use the page on their own. Add your own notes as you learn what works.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and USDA.
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