Carved into one end of this side yard where sun is actually abundant (a rarity in any city lot), the family enjoys a chance to grow their own vegetables. Using irregular bluestone flagstone for the paths, bluestone wall stone for the raised beds, and then interplanting perennials within the beds and access paths, the design conveys a rustic kitchen garden feel while still holding a sense of formality that sits well with the home.

bean/peas trellis with tomatoes and pumpkins
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic full sun side yard vegetable garden landscape in Denver for fall.

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Split rail or post and rail fencing is a great option when you want to add a touch of rustic charm to your yard. We have a system that incorporates long-lasting cedar fencing, durable, attractive galvanized "cage mesh," below ground pest barrier, and raised beds filled with balanced organic soil. Beautiful, protected, and productive--that's our idea of a great garden.

There is still enough sun for an abundant and always evolving chef's garden. This raised bed has a separate irrigation system, as most edibles will need a little more water the rest of this garden.

The vegetable garden at dusk. Neil Landino
This is an example of a mid-sized farmhouse full sun side yard vegetable garden landscape in New York for summer.

Jennifer Cheung
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean full sun backyard gravel landscaping in Los Angeles.

In south Seattle, a tiny backyard garden needed a makeover to add usability and create a sitting area for entertaining. Raised garden beds for edible plants provide the transition between the existing deck and new patio below, eliminating the need for a railing. A firepit provides the focal point for the new patio. Angles create drama and direct flow to the steel stairs and gate. Installed June, 2014. Photography: Mark S. Garff ASLA, LLA

Gracie Modern Arbor by TerraTrellis 80" x 80" x 30". Support for ornamental or edible plants. Hand Hand welded, sturdy steel frame, stainless steel wire, hard wearing/water resistant zero-VOC powdercoat finish or natural oxide finish, made by artists in California. Sculptural garden arbor. A structure that serves as a palette for the landscape designer or home gardener. The classic garden trellis...re-imagined.photo by Adam Grossman

Photo of a craftsman landscaping in Indianapolis.

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This is an example of a rustic vegetable garden landscape in Seattle.

Photo of a farmhouse vegetable garden landscape in Chicago.

Our homeowners were looking for a garden where they could sit by the fire, grow vegetable and hear the sound of water. Their home was new construction in a modern farmhouse style. We used gravel and concrete as paving. Board formed concrete firepit keeps it feeling modern. The vegetable beds supply season vegetables and herbs.

Super-Sod also offers Soil3 organic compost and Doc's Raised Garden Kits for vegetable gardening.
This is an example of a small craftsman full sun side yard vegetable garden landscape in Atlanta.

Our homeowners were looking for a garden where they could sit by the fire, grow vegetable and hear the sound of water. Their home was new construction in a modern farmhouse style. We used gravel and concrete as paving. Board formed concrete firepit keeps it feeling modern. The vegetable beds supply season vegetables and herbs.

Our homeowners were looking for a garden where they could sit by the fire, grow vegetable and hear the sound of water. Their home was new construction in a modern farmhouse style. We used gravel and concrete as paving. Board formed concrete firepit keeps it feeling modern. The vegetable beds supply season vegetables and herbs.

Self watering earth boxes are a practical solution to growing concentrated amounts of vegetables on a sunny roof top space.
Photo of a full sun rooftop mulch landscaping in Chicago for summer.

Pak choi, lettuce, spinach, and arugula growing in a window box off the back deck. Photo by Steve Masley
Deck - eclectic deck idea in San Francisco

Our homeowners were looking for a garden where they could sit by the fire, grow vegetable and hear the sound of water. Their home was new construction in a modern farmhouse style. We used gravel and concrete as paving. Board formed concrete firepit keeps it feeling modern. The vegetable beds supply season vegetables and herbs.