6 Easy Tips for a Scented Garden

Lavandula angustifolia 'Sharon Roberts'
Lavandula angustifolia 'Sharon Roberts'
Sharon Roberts English Lavender

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1. Combine scents from a variety of plants.

Add fragrance to your landscape by filling it with perennials, groundcovers and shrubs that release scents from their flowers and foliage. It is the subtle mingling of scents from a variety of plants that will tempt your senses.

2. Plant Thyme groundcovers to walk or sit on.

Thyme is a fragrant, flowering herb that spreads easily, but not invasively. Because of its drought tolerance and long-lasting color, thyme is becoming a popular lawn replacement plant and is a great ground cover choice for fragrant gardens.

3. Place fragrant plants near walkways and entryways.

Plant these fragrant xeriscape perennials and hardy garden perennials where you will smell them every day! Combine scented perennials such as Agastache and Lavender along walkways and in containers.

4. Grow fragrant plants near windows and doors.

Have you ever taken a whiff of of Mock Orange? Philadelphus lewisii Lewis Mock Orange is so intoxicating that you will want it to trail into open summer windows and surround your lounging outdoor areas. These fragrant shrubs are great for planting near windows and doors.

5. Create a special fragrant garden sitting area.

Locate your scented garden where you can frequently take advantage of its luxurious smells, allowing you to rejuvenate your spirit and unwind from a stressful day. Include fragrant perennials in your Xeriscape Cottage Garden.

6. Ultimately, fragrance is very personal.

Remember, there are no mistakes. Even if you are a beginner, a fragrant garden is an easy, flowing expression of your individuality. Choose the fragrant plants that speak to you .