Foodscaping is the art of landscaping with a combination of edible and ornamental plants. Blending food producing plants cleverly into the landscape not only creates beauty but also produces healthy food to enjoy and share. A well designed foodscape also features many support plants and native plants to attract beneficial insects, improve soil, and add to the ecological stability and health of the landscape.

Pruning mango trees in Southwest Florida helps to keep trees healthy, productive, and more resilient to wind. The Ecovision crew pruning a mature mango tree in Punta Gorda.

Ecovision had the opportunity to help Innovation Preparatory Academy in Fort Myers to design and rebuild their school garden and create a new outdoor classroom. The project was completed in the spring of 2026.

Tree planting at a recently completed school garden in Fort Myers.

Support Plants are an essential component of a healthy food forest or edible landscape. They help in numerous ways to improve the soil, attract beneficial insects, and out compete the weeds. At Ecovision, we use a variety of native wildflowers, grasses and other support plants in our food forest designs.

Cold weather in Southwest Florida can damage sensitive plants, but strategies are available for gardeners to protect their plants from damage.

Arbors and trellises serve as not just structural elements but also as canvases for nature's artistry. By incorporating native climbing plants into these structures, you can create stunning displays of greenery while…