Edible Landscaping
Have you ever grown any vegetable or tree in your backyard? Most people haven’t. But if you live I Hawaii you have amazing opportunities to grow the most exciting vegetable and trees any other state can’t compete with. The fact that it rains often makes it even easier to not have to be so worry about your yard all the time. Also there is no harsh season with too much cold of snow where it kills the plant. That is why most planks can grow year round. Where else can you find that?
The flavor of a tomato, a banana, or mango right from your yard is a thousand times better than the same from the supermarket. When at the supermarket you have a better chance of a better flavor if you buy anything local. However, anything that is mass produced will tend to have more pesticides and will possibly be picked earlier from the tree or plant to guarantee that it will last several days at the store.
Picking your fruit of vegetable from your garden and eating it fresh has no comparable flavor and it is a great way to do occupy some of your time with your kids. It also increases the value and beauty of your home.
Fruits and vegetables go well in any Oahu landscaping. Here are some examples of fruits and vegetables local to Hawaii that you may consider including when designing your yard:
• Mango tree
• Papaya tree
• Apple banana tree
• Ice cream banana tree
• Breadfruit tree
• Sour sap tree
• Avocado tree
• Orange/tangerine tree
• Lemon or lime tree
• Lichee tree
• Macadamia nut tree
• Mountain apple tree (if you live in the mountains)
