Backyard Aromatherapy: How to Design a Fragrant Garden

Fragrant flowers, herbs, and trees bring another layer of immersive beauty to the garden experience.

By Sandy LindseyIncorporating fragrance into a landscape combines the knowledge of a master gardener with the “nose” of a master perfumer. While it can be as simple as starting with a single or several carefully chosen old roses, lilies, lilacs, gardenias, or other delightfully scented flowers, the real fun and challenge comes when creating a complex bouquet that goes from spicy spring herbs to heavier aromas for a lush, warm summer night.A good place to start is with one’s favorite scents, including those that evoke strong memories, feelings of happiness, or relaxation. While many plants emit a pleasing fragrance to attract pollinators, other scents, such as mints, are used to repel pests, meaning
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