If you have been looking out at your backyard and considering calling in a landscaper to help you turn it from a patch of bare earth with a few blades of grass into something more aesthetically pleasing now that Spring is here, you are not alone.

Remodeling the exterior of your home can add to its value every bit as much as interior improvements as every real estate expert agrees that “curb appeal” is one of the most important factors when trying to sell a home these days.

“Edible” landscaping is something that, while hardly a new idea, is very much buzzed about in gardening circles right now. Landscapers all over the country are now helping their clients not only create a beautiful backyard but a practical one as well by adding edible plants into the mix.

The “new” edible landscaping creates gardens that look like gardens, not small farms. There are a number of edible plants and fruit bearing trees that are every bit as attractive to look at as a garden full of exotic flowers and shrubs.

Lavender, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme all flower into a burst of vivid color in the warmer months and with careful tending can be harvested almost all year round.

Cilantro has a delicate white flower and more unusual options like Catmint and Valerian produce blooms in deep pink and purple hues.

Considering that a tiny container of any herb in the supermarket costs $2 or more, growing your own will not only make your landscape more appealing but save you money as well.

Apple trees immediately spring to mind if the topic of homegrown fruit comes up, but why stop there? Fig trees are beautiful, surprisingly hardy and easy to maintain while many people are often surprised by the dainty bell shaped blossoms that blueberry bushes display in the spring.

As well as providing color to your landscape and fruit for your table, planting new trees and bushes can actually help save on energy bills by providing a natural barrier between your home and the elements, decreasing both heating and cooling costs.

Different areas of the country are naturally better suited to certain crops than others and by planning your new garden with the help of a professional landscaper you will be able to make sure that everything you plant will flourish the way you hope.

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