How to make a decorative vegetable garden: simple instructions

A well-kept garden is not only about fertility, but also about beauty. Just look at the beds and you will see not only the future harvest, but also the splendor and power of nature.

That is why experts in landscape design suggest that gardeners approach the design of their plots not only from the point of view of productivity, but also as a decoration of their own living space. OBOZ.UA has collected basic tips on how to achieve this. Use them and your garden will become an object of admiration and a place where you can invite guests.

Sow vegetables with colorful leaves

The experience of growing cabbage teaches us that the leaves of crops can come in many different shades. Take advantage of this when planning your garden next year. Plant green and red basil, lettuce with burgundy leaves, or some of the colored types of cabbage next to each other. Vegetables with purple leaves contain anthocyanins, which are extremely healthy substances that reduce inflammation, promote a healthy digestive system, and reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and hypertension. That is, they are not only beautiful, but also incredibly healthy.

Choose species with interesting leaf shapes

Have you ever seen how spectacular kale looks in the garden? Its curly leaves attract a lot of attention. Different types of greens are just as beautiful - openwork dill, parsley, lush lettuce. And tall plants like celery or even corn will be a great accent. However, make sure that they do not block the light of other plants.

Vegetable blossoms can be impressive too

Pumpkins and legumes are the champions of decorative flowers. Sow them with flowers throughout the garden to dilute the plot. By the way, pumpkins bloom all summer long, not just in season. Your garden can also be perfectly decorated with rows of sunflowers. But again, make sure that their height does not harm other crops.

Grow climbing plants

By the way, the same species that bloom beautifully often have climbing stems. You can take advantage of this by letting them weave on aesthetically pleasing wicker or metal supports. This way, you will save space in the garden.

Choose brightly colored fruits

Not only flowers can decorate the garden, but also beautiful bright fruits. Quality tomatoes are pleasing to the eye with their deep red sides, and peppers can add a beautiful color to your plot at the end of the season. Also, don't forget about pumpkins, which come in not only bright colors but also fancy shapes.

Sow flowers between the beds

Annual flowering plants are a great choice for decorating your garden. Marigolds, calendula, nasturtiums, zinnias - all of them will decorate the space between the beds. At the same time, they will attract pollinating insects that will help increase the yield of vegetables.

Rose is also a garden crop

Have you ever tried rose petal jam? It is incredibly delicious and is proof that the rose bush is a perfectly appropriate plant for the garden. However, not only varieties with edible petals will decorate your beds well. Sow a few plants wherever your heart desires and admire your plot as if it was a flower garden.

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