Herbs & Vegetables

THE BENFITS OF HERBS AND VEGETABLES IN LANDSCAPE DESIGN Herbs and vegetables offer more than just fresh produce—they help create functional, sustainable, and visually engaging landscapes. Whether you’re designing a small backyard, rooftop garden, or large-scale community project, these plants can be grown in garden beds, raised planters, pots, or vertical gardens, making them a versatile addition to any outdoor space.

WHY CHOOSE HERBS AND VEGETABLES

Edible gardens are more popular than ever, topping the list for both commercial landscapes and home gardeners who want to bring flavour and productivity into their outdoor spaces.

• On-trend edible gardens: From compact courtyards to large community landscapes, edible gardens have become a key design feature, offering both sustainability and lifestyle benefits.

• Potager gardens: Traditional potager gardens mix herbs, vegetables, and ornamentals for a stunning combination of productivity and beauty. For example, pair Tomatoes with Basil and Marigold, or plant pollinator magnets such as Allium, Rosemary and Sunflowers to ensure good pollination and thriving crops for both function and visual appeal. 

• Sustainability & biodiversity support: Growing herbs and vegetables helps reduce food miles, supports pollinators, and encourages eco-friendly gardening practices, which is perfect for schools and community projects.

• Year-round visual appeal: Evergreen herbs such as rosemary, thyme and sage provide structure and greenery, while seasonal vegetables like beans, zucchini, and leafy greens add colour, harvests and interest throughout the year.

TYPES OF HERBS AND VEGETABLES

At Plantmark, we offer a wide range of herb plants and vegetable varieties, ensuring you’ll find the right mix for every project:

• Culinary herbs: Basil, parsley, coriander, thyme, mint, oregano, sage, rosemary, and chives are essentials for any kitchen garden. They thrive in pots, borders, and dedicated herb beds, adding fragrance and fresh flavour to your landscape.

• Leafy greens: Spinach, lettuce, rocket, kale and silverbeet are fast-growing and perfect for productive gardens, providing ongoing harvests of nutrient-rich greens.

• Vegetables: Tomatoes, capsicums, beans, cucumbers, zucchini, and eggplants are versatile favourites for Australian home and commercial gardens, delivering abundant seasonal crops.

• Root crops: Carrots, radishes, garlic and onions offer reliable harvests and are ideal for both small-scale gardens and larger vegetable plantings.

• Companion & potager plants: Create thriving companion planting gardens by combining vegetables with flowers such as marigolds and nasturtiums. These plants deter pests, attract pollinators, and create visually stunning potager gardens. There's always a great variety on offer at Plantmark, so make sure you check out our Assorted Annuals for great seasonal additions to the herb and vegetable patch. 

HERBS AND VEGETABLES FOR EVERY PROJECT

No matter the project scale, Plantmark has the right herbs and vegetables for you:

• Small gardens & balconies: Compact herbs like thyme, oregano and chives are perfect for pots, balcony gardens, and vertical planting systems.

• Residential landscapes: A mix of popular vegetables like tomatoes, zucchini and lettuce with herbs such as basil, mint and parsley creates productive and family-friendly edible gardens.

• Commercial & community landscapes: Hardy, low-maintenance choices such as rosemary, parsley and spinach are ideal for large-scale planting, delivering reliability and productivity.

• Educational spaces: Herbs and vegetables are excellent teaching tools, perfect for schools and community gardens to promote sustainability, healthy eating, and hands-on learning.

• Potager gardens: Combine herbs, vegetables, and companion flowers in structured or free-flowing potager designs that are as beautiful as they are functional.

EXPLORE PLANTMARK'S WIDE RANGE OF HERBS AND VEGETABLES

Our range is constantly updating with what’s in season, ensuring you always have access to the best quality and freshest herb and vegetable plants available. From kitchen staples like basil, parsley and rosemary to vegetable favourites such as tomatoes, lettuce and beans, Plantmark offers a complete selection for edible gardens, kitchen gardens and potager garden designs. Always remember to check our Assorted Herbs and Assorted Vegetables for the latest arrivals. 

Visit our Trade Markets in Melbourne, Brisbane, or the Gold Coast to explore the latest stock in person, or get in touch with our Quotes & Orders team for help sourcing the perfect herb and vegetables for your next project.