But you’re free to think out of the boxeven if you’re planting in a raised bed.
It’s hard to be anything but stunning with a mix like that.
Most vegetables do best withfull sunat least eight hours of direct light a day.
The greenery will also be more ample.
Here’s a hint: Site your garden where you could easily access it.
Make an Entrance
Let your garden make a dramatic entrance.
Here, a soaring white arbor bedecked with climbing roses does the trick.
Just Add Flowers
Why have a separate flower garden when you could grow them alongside your veggies?
Even better, pick plants withedible flowersso they can do double-duty as food and eye candy.
The climbing rose on the arbor is similar to the orange gaillardias and nasturtiums in the far corner.
The throughline of warm color keeps the assortment of plants from feeling random.
In these galvanized tubs, alternating rows of green and dark red lettuces create pretty contrast.
For even more visual interest, choose colorful containers for your plants.
verify You Mulch
Mulch isn’t merely decorativeit makes maintaining your vegetable garden easier.
Plus, mulch keeps many soil-borne diseases from splashing up onto plant leaves and infecting them.
For example, the Swiss chard shown here adds a bright note to the bed.
Other attractive vegetables include eggplant, red cabbage, purple kohlrabi, and red-leaf lettuce.
Different tomatoes andpeppers bear fruitsin shades of red, orange, yellow, cream, purple, and green.
Bring on the Birds
Seasoned gardeners know the value ofattracting birdsto their vegetable gardens.
Many common species, including robins, mockingbirds, wrens, and warblers, eat harmful insects.
Include a source of water in your garden to entice your feathered friends to visit.
Here, a simple birdbath set among herbs draws them in.
Add Ornamentation
Use garden ornamentsfrom birdhouses to statuaryto embellish your growing space.
Anything goes, as long as it suits your personal style.
This rustic birdhouse adds vertical interest, while also providing a spot for birds to live.
