Fragrance can enhance the enjoyment of a garden, evoking pleasant memories and attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Each rose has its own signature scent, ranging from light and citrusy to strong and musky. Choose wisely, as some are bred for appearance rather than fragrance.
Gardenias fill gardens with a heavenly scent in late spring and early summer. Their fragrance becomes even more intense at night, attracting moths.
Hyacinths are abundantly fragrant and showy, making them perfect for walkways and patios. They're also a good early nectar source for bees and butterflies.
Mock orange is prized for its frilly white flowers and citrusy scent, reminiscent of orange blossoms. The fragrant blooms last for weeks and are delightful in bouquets.
Breathing in the scent of lavender on a warm summer day is one of life's greatest pleasures. Use lavender to create aromatic hedges or as a natural insect repellent.
Lily-of-the-Valley fills the spring air with its sweet perfume. It thrives in heavy shade, making it perfect for planting under deciduous trees and shrubs.