Incorporating Edible Plants into Your Monmouth County Landscape
Incorporating Edible Plants into Your Monmouth County Landscape
Want a beautiful yard that actually feeds you? Welcome to edible landscaping—the smart, sustainable trend that’s taking root across Monmouth County.
At Plush Landscaping NJ, we help homeowners blend aesthetic design with food-producing plants—so your landscape looks amazing and works a little harder for you.
Whether you're a foodie, a gardener, or just someone who wants to make the most of your outdoor space, here's how to incorporate edible plants into your landscape without sacrificing style.
🍓 What Is Edible Landscaping?
Edible landscaping is the art of designing your yard with plants you can eat—fruits, veggies, herbs, and even edible flowers—while still focusing on layout, color, texture, and curb appeal.
This isn’t a vegetable garden with wooden stakes and plastic pots. It’s a professionally planned yard that looks great and grows food.
🌿 Why Choose Edible Landscaping?
✔️ Grow your own organic produce
✔️ Reduce grocery bills
✔️ Support pollinators + biodiversity
✔️ Maximize use of your yard space
✔️ Impress guests (and feed them, too)
Bonus: It’s a great teaching tool for kids and families.
🪴 Edible Plants That Thrive in Monmouth County
✅ 1. Blueberries
Native to NJ soil
Look great as foundation shrubs
Produce sweet berries in mid-to-late summer
✅ 2. Herbs (Rosemary, Thyme, Oregano, Basil, Mint)
Easy to grow in beds or containers
Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant
Aromatic and ornamental
✅ 3. Strawberries
Groundcover that spreads beautifully
Produces fruit early in the season
Attractive leaves and white blooms
✅ 4. Kale + Swiss Chard
Grows well spring to fall
Adds colorful, textured foliage
Harvest repeatedly without replanting
✅ 5. Fig Trees
Thrive in sunny, well-drained spots
Gorgeous tropical-style leaves
Fresh figs in late summer = next-level
✅ 6. Tomatoes + Peppers
Great in raised beds or large pots
Endless color and shape options
High yield + strong visual impact
✅ 7. Edible Flowers (Calendula, Nasturtium, Borage)
Bright, bold blooms
Great in salads and cocktails
Attract bees and butterflies, too
🏡 Where to Add Edibles in Your Landscape Design
🌱 Along Borders + Walkways
Low-growing herbs and greens are perfect for edging paths and flower beds.
🌳 As Feature Plants
Use a fruiting tree (like a fig or dwarf apple) as a centerpiece in your yard.
🍇 On Trellises + Fences
Grow climbing edibles like grapes, beans, or cucumbers to add privacy and green walls.
🌿 In Raised Beds or Mixed Containers
Combine ornamental plants with leafy greens, strawberries, or herbs for patio appeal + function.
🛠️ How We Design Edible Landscapes
At Plush Landscaping NJ, we don’t just install plants—we design systems that thrive, look amazing, and work with your lifestyle.
Our approach includes:
Site analysis (sun, soil, drainage)
Plant selection that fits your tastes + maintenance level
Companion planting for natural pest control
Raised bed design + irrigation if needed
Blending edible + ornamental plants for maximum beauty + benefit
📍 Edible Landscaping That Works for Monmouth County
With NJ’s humid summers, variable soil, and changing seasons, plant selection and layout matter. We’ll help you avoid common mistakes and build a yard that produces year after year.
Whether you're in Holmdel, Freehold, Colts Neck, or Manalapan, we’ll craft an edible landscape that fits your property and your appetite.
📞 Ready to Grow a Yard That Feeds You?
Let Plush Landscaping NJ design a space that’s not just beautiful—it’s bountiful. From herbs and berries to raised beds and fruit trees, we’ll help you build an edible oasis that fits your vision.
👉 Book a design consultation or call (848) 207-9648 and ask about edible landscaping options.
