A raised semicircular bed is ideal for creating a small, private space in a larger yard. Instead of filling it with annuals or grasses, try a mix of edibles. The blend of greens in the foliage provides...

You don't need a lot of space to grow vegetables. Here, raised beds flank the patio entrance to this garden shed. Fill the beds with your chosen vegetables and flowers and consider growing a vining edible,...

This modern take on a potager features geometric paths and neatly kept beds of flowers and vegetables. This same geometric approach used in a smaller space will create visual interest while maintaining...

A closer look at the garden reveals curved pathways between the garden beds. From a distance, the individual beds blend into a sea of greens and blues. Up close, the paths keep the plantings from overrunning...

Flowers nestled among the greenery provide sparks of color. They're also a great way to attract beneficial insects, birds and butterflies to the space.

A traditional cottage garden blends vegetables and flowers in a riotous mix of colors and textures. They stand in sharp contrast to the simple lines and white siding of the house behind them.

If your soil isn't ideal, a raised bed is an easy way to give your plants, vegetables and ornamentals better growing conditions. In this space, the straight edge of the bed makes a nice contrast to the...

While many vegetables, such as tomatoes and bell peppers, are colorful in their own right, the addition of a flowering plant or two can provide a welcome dose of bright color. Using stones to outline an...

You might expect tropical beauties, a collection of succulents or plants with a strong architectural look to fill in the raised beds in this contemporary poolside garden, but vegetables hold their own...

Sometimes the only place to grow your edibles is along the street. If that's the case, embrace it. The owners of this veggie-filled front-yard planter say it's brought them closer to their neighbors ......

When your patio space is used for grilling and outdoor meals, why not have your herbs nearby? This classic blend of herbs and cutting flowers also helps break up what could otherwise be a too-expansive...

If you're going for grand, then this is the way to do it. A traditional knot garden provides plenty of color out front and vegetables, herbs and cut flowers for inside the house.

Fresh, ripe tomatoes are always close at hand when you grow them in a pot on a sunny patio.

Even a small space can be filled with a vegetable or ornamental mix. Chives in full flower surround planters filled with flowering plants and grasses. The colors of the planters and the chives play off...

There's still space for vegetables, in this case an artichoke, in this arid landscape. Just be aware that you may need to provide extra water to ensure your vegetables will survive and produce.

For more information on how to use edibles in your landscape, one of the best sources is Rosalind Creasy, who has been promoting the beauty of edibles since the 1980s. Her recent book is now available...