An herb spiral is a way to grow herbs that takes up less space and provides various types of planting conditions. Photo by: Amy Whitworth
This is an example of a small eclectic landscaping in Portland.

Brent A. Riechers
Photo of a small contemporary full sun rooftop vegetable garden landscape in Chicago.

Brent A. Riechers
Inspiration for a small contemporary full sun rooftop vegetable garden landscape in Chicago.

An herb spiral allows for more plants than a straight line. Edible greens are arranged in patterns. A food forest is in the background and features japanese plum, pineapple guava, chilean wintergreen, blueberries, and native plants. Bark edging by J. Walter Landscape & Irrigation www.jwlic.com Garden shed by Jane Hart-Meyer www.janesbackyard.com Photo by: Amy Whitworth

Brent A. Riechers
Inspiration for a small contemporary full sun rooftop vegetable garden landscape in Chicago.

Brent A. Riechers
Photo of a small contemporary full sun rooftop vegetable garden landscape in Chicago.

Raised beds hold organic garden soil mix that ranges from 8" - 2' deep. Here you see a late winter, very early spring view of this salad garden in metro Atlanta. Various types of lettuce, kale, parsley, and chives are accented by pansies which have edible flowers. After our frost date, most of this will be removed. Tomatoes will be planted in the center where the soil is deepest. Basil and mesclun will be planted around. THIS PHOTO HAS BEEN FEATURED TWICE IN A HOUZZ EDITORIAL LINK! Here is the link! EDIBLE GARDENING ESSENTIALS - WATERING ITPS IDEAS WORTH SOAKING UP - https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/27368798/list/edible-gardening-essentials-watering-tips-worth-soaking-up Photographer: Danna Cain, Home & Garden Design, Inc.

Peppers and tomatoes are underplanted with zinnias in this beautiful vegetable garden. Learn how to grow easy vegetables that look great on your patio from the book "Easy Container Combos: Vegetables & Flowers." See a free, 24 page sample of the book at www.pamela-crawford.com. in the 'Books' section. Pamela Crawford designed and photographed the planter. Pamela designs landscapes throughout Palm Beach County, FL, including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, the town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, and Wellington.

Frasier Meadows is home to a very active retirement community in Boulder, Colorado. The front yard area comes alive in late spring and early summer with a carpet of aromatic wooly thyme in full bloom.

A downtown setting that meets the needs of the avid green thumb. The lounge set is made from the same material as a trampoline for maximum durability. The vertical planter on the stained slat wall allows for the owner to grow their own herbs and vegetables while living in the concrete jungle.

Rusted steel garden beds.
Design ideas for a large mediterranean partial sun backyard gravel vegetable garden landscape in Portland.

Custom made cedar planter boxes located at the end of an outdoor kitchen. These are for growing culinary herbs. The patio is made from Belgard Mega Arbel concrete pavers. Designed and built by Botanica Atlanta.

Beautiful HERBS garden ✨
Example of a small mountain style home design design in Los Angeles

'Patio' tomatoes, basil, and parsley form the centerpieces of these three planters. Flowers accent the front. Learn how to grow easy vegetables that look great on your patio from the book "Easy Container Combos: Vegetables & Flowers." See a free, 24 page sample of the book at www.pamela-crawford.com. in the 'Books' section. Pamela Crawford designed and photographed the planter. Pamela designs landscapes throughout Palm Beach County, FL, including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, the town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, and Wellington.

Vertical supports keep crops like tomatoes, cucumbers, pole beans, and some squashes off the ground as well as provide visual interest. Cathy Edger, Edger Landscape Design

Basket of fresh cut herbs | Lore Patterson
Photo of a small rustic landscaping in Seattle.

Tomatoes, eggplant, and peppers are planted above yellow melampodium. Learn how to grow easy vegetables that look great on your patio from the book "Easy Container Combos: Vegetables & Flowers." See a free, 24 page sample of the book at www.pamela-crawford.com. in the 'Books' section. Pamela Crawford designed and photographed the planter. Pamela designs landscapes throughout Palm Beach County, FL, including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, the town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, and Wellington.

This small courtyard area of an Italianate home holds a variety of planters and herbs. The breezeway connects to the kitchen area which makes snipping sprig of fresh herbs very convenient.