How to Plant a Fragrant Garden

When you see a large bouquet of artfully arranged flowers, what is your first impulse? You are probably tempted to smell the flowers. While we may not have many opportunities to enjoy the heady fragrance of a florist's bouquet of lilies or roses, we can increase the presence of fragrance in our lives by planting a fragrant garden.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Seek out plants whose fragrance evokes a memory. Our sense of smell is strongly linked to our memory, so let your desire to bring back granddad's lilacs or mom's freesia guide some of your plant choices.
2. Reserve a spot beside the front door or back patio for your favorite scent. What's the use of having a clump of hyacinths if their coveted fragrance wafts down the street? Keep the fragrance close, where you can enjoy it.
3. Look for fragrant gems beyond blossoms. Foliage, fruit, and even tree bark can be sources of fragrance. Treat yourself to a small fresh herb garden beside your mailbox so you can pinch off a snippet of lavender or mint for an aromatic lift. Stroll past a juniper tree after it rains and enjoy its resinous scent.
4. Consider plants which emit their perfume in the evening. If you work all day, create a fragrant evening retreat with stock, moonflower, and nicotiana. As a bonus, these plants often attract dramatic hummingbird moths.
5. Preserve the fragrance of your garden for winter enjoyment by drying some plants for potpourri. Choose plants with strong and lingering base qualities for this project, such as sandalwood, English roses, lavender and sage.

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