An aromatherapy garden is a collection of fragrant plants that can ignites a mood, feeling, or memory by smell and it’s an amazing asset to any home, apartment, or space. Aromatherapy is suppose to create a positive atmosphere through smell so if you’re looking for a garden that will transform your space into a symphony of smell goods and relaxing (or invigorating) vibes, you might want to try this out. You can start your aromatherapy garden with a few fragrant herbs or a large array of complimenting smells, either way it’s super easy and worth trying out.

Planning An Aromatherapy Garden

When planning an aromatherapy garden, don’t forget it more than what comes to smell (pun intended). Remember to plan based on individual needs such as sunlight, water, and size. This is how you’re left with a garden with complimenting assets all the way around for all year long.

Most plants release their aromas when brushed against or carried by the wind, so plant position is important. Window sills, garden beds near your doorway, and wall gardens are ideal to enjoy the aromatic characteristics of your aromatic garden.

When taking advantage of window boxes and/or containers, remember to choose a position that gets up to 6 hours of light daily, water accordingly to their needs, and harvest/trim as need to prevent it from getting too leggy. Here is a list of fragrant plants you can try.

Aromatic Herbs

Thyme – Lemon, Creeping, & Lavender

Lavender

Eucalyptus

Mint

Rosemary

Lemon balm

Sage

Anise Hyssop

Aromatic Flowers

primrose

pumeria

lily of the valley

tuberose

Brugmansia

When it comes to aromatic gardens, your choices are limitless. It is a matter of choosing plants that look and smell all your preference. Learn how you create your own herb garden indoors here.  Also, visit the BGWG Plant Store to get everything you need to start!