「Case + Illustrations」4 detailed plans for vegetable garden transformation

Side Yard Vegetable Garden

Practical side yard vegetable garden

European gardens are more compact and practical. They like to fill their small gardens with as much vegetables, herbs and fruits as possible, and the more productive the better.

The French vegetable garden is one of the representatives. Its planting area covers all the ingredients that a chef may use when cooking, overcoming the limitations of space, and may even be in the corner outside the kitchen door.

Even if space is tight, compost and good topsoil are essential to giving your vegetable garden a productive foundation. Alternatively, you can expand your vegetable garden by incorporating the hard elements of surrounding buildings, such as building a trellis on the wall to plant edible climbing roses.

Side yard vegetable garden display

The vegetable garden trellis shown here is painted the same color as the shutters, matching the architecture. Roses and edible marigolds are grown; their petals can be used to make salads or as plating garnishes. Although trumpet creepers are not edible, their brightly coloured flowers are enough to embellish the monotonous exteriors of buildings.

Plant lettuce seedlings in rows, or sow seeds directly and then space them as desired after they emerge.

Vegetable list

A. Climbing rose 'Joseph's Colorful Coat' B. Lettuce C. Lavender D. Onion E. Butter lettuce F. Marigold G. Spinach H. Romaine lettuce I. Lettuce J. Spinach K. Korean boxwood L. Yellow trumpet creeper

Raised vegetable plot

Raised vegetable plots for double harvests

From a horticultural perspective, there is no need to separate the cultivation of flowers and vegetables. Instead, the two complement each other. In fact, flowers can help fill in the gaps left after the vegetables have been harvested, and a small number of shrubs or dwarf trees planted with vegetables can create structural layers.

Raised vegetable display

As shown in this vegetable garden example, edible plants are paired with ornamental plants to create a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds.

For those northern flower lovers who can't wait to plant vegetables in the fields, owning an elevated vegetable plot is very suitable, because it can cause the soil to thaw early in spring and extend the planting period of crops. Don’t be reluctant to add hard landscape elements to your vegetable garden. Wooden barrel flower vases, vegetable racks, and various forms of pots will all enhance the ornamental index of the vegetable garden.

Here, a red pottery jar half-buried in the ground is not only an intriguing little scene, but also a very practical watering device. There are many similar pleasing devices.

The mixed planting combination of vegetables and flowers enriches the plant layers in the raised vegetable garden, allowing you to harvest vegetables and fresh cut flowers alternately, improving land utilization and yield. After each harvest, fill the gaps with new plants as soon as possible to avoid leaving any gaps in the ground.

Vegetable list

A. Boxwood B. Violet C. Beets D. Red Cabbage E. Golden Lemon Balm F. Onion G. Golden Oregano H. Lettuce I. Purple Bearded Iris J. Broccoli K. Parsley L. Delphinium M. Carrot N. Borage O. Beans P. White and Yellow Violets Q. Heliotrope R. Rhubarb S. Peppers

Small vegetable garden under the wall

A worry-free wall vegetable garden

It is such a happy thing to cultivate a small vegetable patch at the foot of the wall or on both sides of the garden path, grow your own vegetables, and pick and eat them whenever you want! More importantly, it is very worry-free to take care of this small vegetable patch, and it will not add any excessive burden to your life.

Wall root vegetable garden display

Like the two vegetable plots seen here, recessed edges trap soil without making a mess on the garden floor. Before planting vegetables, you can apply some compost to improve the soil environment. Most vegetables can be planted directly by sowing, or you can buy seedlings to plant, such as chives, spiny thistles, broccoli, etc.

Although it is a vegetable garden, it is also necessary to pay attention to aesthetics. Arrange a dwarf fruit tree to provide a year-round view, but the tree will not grow too big to block the sunlight needed for vegetable growth.

For easy picking, the vegetables that mature first can be planted at the outermost edge of the vegetable field, and those vegetables that continue to grow new leaves after being picked should also be arranged in easy-to-reach places on the outer edge. Vegetables that mature late, such as New Zealand spinach, dwarf beans, bell peppers, etc., are placed in the inner layer and arranged neatly to ensure that they are easy to pick from all angles when ripe.

Vegetable list

A. Romaine lettuce B. Seasonal lettuce C. New Zealand spinach D. Carrot E. Chives F. Dwarf apple tree G. Loblolly H. Broccoli I. Bean J. Echinops edulis

Herb Garden

Beautiful herb garden

For those flower lovers who are obsessed with growing herbs, we also have good planning plans. Just imagine the happy scene of walking out of the house to the herb garden, picking a handful of fresh herbs to add to dishes or make herb tea.

However, vanilla is not a pampered plant. Like wild varieties, most vanilla prefers a harsh environment with plenty of sunlight and drought, and the soil where it grows is poor and rocky.

So if you're planning a bed just for herbs, don't fill it with a compost-rich soil; instead, use a sandy mix. You can create a beautiful herb nursery in a small area of ​​the garden. By giving it structure and combining the right colors, the garden will be filled with fresh scents.

Herb Garden Display

Take this circular nursery with a diameter of 1.2m as an example. The plants inside can be easily reached from any side. The central climbing plant support is at an appropriate height, which will not create any sense of oppression, and the climbing plants also have space to expand.

It's easy to make a trellis like this or buy one ready-made, and plant cherry tomatoes or runner beans at the bottom for both edible and ornamental purposes. The benefit of planning an herb garden is that it is adaptable to a wide range of garden styles, both formal and casual. Raised beds are good for drainage, and creeping herbs paired with rustic stone edging add a hint of country flavor.

These stones absorb heat from the sun and transfer it to the plants, accelerating their growth.

Vegetable list

A. Basil B. Flat-leaf parsley C. Curly-leaf parsley D. Thyme E. Chives F. Orange-red morning glory G. Silver-spotted thyme H. Tricolor sage I. Lemon balm J. Rosemary K. Oregano L. Tarragon M. Dill