🥬 Incorporating Edible Fall Plants: Kale, Ornamental Cabbage & Herbs

Fall isn’t just about mums and pumpkins—it’s also the perfect time to add edible beauty to your landscape.

Cool-weather crops like kale, ornamental cabbage, and herbs not only thrive as temperatures drop, but they also bring vibrant color, texture, and purpose to your yard.

With a little creativity, you can design a landscape that’s both beautiful and functional.

Here’s how to make the most of edible fall plants in your garden this season with help from LawnMart.

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Why Choose Edible Fall Plants

Fall edible plants are hardy, low-maintenance, and look great in both gardens and decorative containers.

They tolerate cool temperatures and light frosts, extending your growing season.

Their rich greens, purples, and silvers complement traditional fall flowers.

They add fresh flavor to seasonal meals—right from your yard!

💡 LawnMart Tip: Choose a mix of ornamental and edible varieties to create a layered, colorful landscape that’s also harvest-ready.

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Kale: The Star of the Fall Garden

Kale is not only nutritious but also ornamental.

Its ruffled leaves and bold hues make it perfect for garden beds, borders, or containers.

How to Grow & Use Kale:

Plant in full sun to partial shade.

Water regularly, but avoid soggy soil.

Pair with pansies or violas for a colorful fall display.

Harvest outer leaves for salads, smoothies, or sautés.

💡 LawnMart Tip: For decorative flair, mix purple kale with green curly kale to create contrast in your fall garden.

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Ornamental Cabbage: Colorful and Cold-Resistant

Ornamental cabbage is a stunning addition to fall displays.

While it’s technically edible, it’s grown for its looks rather than taste.

How to Use Ornamental Cabbage:

Plant in rows, clusters, or container arrangements.

Combine with pumpkins, asters, and fall grasses for a layered design.

Colors deepen as the weather cools—expect vibrant pinks, purples, and creamy whites.

💡 LawnMart Tip: Use ornamental cabbage in front yard planters or along walkways to add curb appeal that lasts through early winter.

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Fall Herbs: Fresh Flavor and Fragrance

Cool-weather herbs like rosemary, sage, parsley, thyme, and chives thrive in fall conditions and continue to produce until the first hard frost.

How to Grow Fall Herbs:

Plant in well-drained soil with at least 6 hours of sunlight daily.

Pinch back growth to keep herbs compact and bushy.

Grow in raised beds or decorative pots for easy access near your kitchen.

💡 LawnMart Tip: Group herbs with similar watering needs for a healthier, easier-to-maintain garden.

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Designing with Edible Plants

Mix edible and ornamental plants to create a garden that’s both stunning and sustainable.
Try combinations like:

Kale + Pansies + Ornamental Grasses for texture and height.

Cabbage + Heuchera + Dusty Miller for soft color contrasts.

Herbs + Pumpkins + Fall Flowers for an edible porch display.

💡 LawnMart Tip: Use decorative containers or tiered planters from LawnMart to showcase your edible garden on patios and porches.

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Maintenance Tips for Success

Water consistently, especially during dry fall spells.

Fertilize lightly with an organic vegetable blend.

Remove yellowing leaves to prevent disease.

Mulch around plants to keep roots warm as temperatures drop.

💡 LawnMart Tip: Extend your harvest with frost covers or cold frames available at LawnMart.