Why Edible Landscaping?
Enjoy the freshest local organic food. Many types of produce lose their nutritional value very quickly after being harvested, by picking a salad or vegetable moments, not days or weeks before eating it you receive substantial gains in the nutritional value of your food. Not to mention fresh food tastes so much better. My father always used to say, "there are two things that money can't buy, true love and home grown tomatoes."
Save money. Our landscapes can quickly pay for themselves from food they produce. With the cost of organic produce as it is, economically speaking home gardening and edible landscaping is an idea whose time has come again.
Gain food security. Disturbances in the food supply affect Hawaii much harder than the mainland. It is said that there are only a few days of food stockpiled if shipping were interrupted for some reason. Having food already growing in our own backyards keeps you prepared for the worst, while you are enjoying the best.
Protect the environment. Roughly 80% of Hawaii's food is imported. Eating locally grown food reduces large amounts of pollution from transportation and packaging. We incorporate techniques in our landscapes that increase soil fertility and reduce water consumption.
Increase property value. Enhance curb side appeal and livability. Strategically placed trees can provide shade making houses and patios much more comfortable and reduce cooling costs. Living privacy screens are cheaper and more colorful than fences and last longer
Enjoy the freshest local organic food. Many types of produce lose their nutritional value very quickly after being harvested, by picking a salad or vegetable moments, not days or weeks before eating it you receive substantial gains in the nutritional value of your food. Not to mention fresh food tastes so much better. My father always used to say, "there are two things that money can't buy, true love and home grown tomatoes."
Save money. Our landscapes can quickly pay for themselves from food they produce. With the cost of organic produce as it is, economically speaking home gardening and edible landscaping is an idea whose time has come again.
Gain food security. Disturbances in the food supply affect Hawaii much harder than the mainland. It is said that there are only a few days of food stockpiled if shipping were interrupted for some reason. Having food already growing in our own backyards keeps you prepared for the worst, while you are enjoying the best.
Protect the environment. Roughly 80% of Hawaii's food is imported. Eating locally grown food reduces large amounts of pollution from transportation and packaging. We incorporate techniques in our landscapes that increase soil fertility and reduce water consumption.
Increase property value. Enhance curb side appeal and livability. Strategically placed trees can provide shade making houses and patios much more comfortable and reduce cooling costs. Living privacy screens are cheaper and more colorful than fences and last longer