Five Fragrant Flowers For A Small Garden
One of the best things in life is to go out and enjoy the smell of a garden full of fragrant flowers. In fact, gardens are not only pleasing to our eyes but also to the rest of our senses; the sense of smell, for example.
So with that in mind, we’d like to tell you a little bit about what we know in terms of five beautiful flowers you can plant in your favorite spot to create a small (or large) and lovely garden. Ready to take notes?
When designing your garden, no matter how small it is, it is important to keep a few things in mind. Yes, the colors are lovely and they are very important. But to design a truly beautiful garden, you need to consider more than aesthetics.
Think about pleasing every sense you have in your system. After all, if you really like it, then the rest of us will like it too.
Before you begin, take into account your current climate and the type of soil you have. These are very important when deciding what you want in your garden. A consistent arrangement is also indispensable to achieve the desired results.
Wait, let’s not go ahead without repeating how important the scent of your chosen flowers is. As we mentioned before, a garden is not only visually appealing but also pleasing to the nose. Then take note of the five fragrant flowers we suggest below, and enjoy their influence on your senses every time you wake up and smell the roses. Here they come.
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Fragrant flowers for your garden
Lilacs
Syringa vulgaris, popularly known as the acid or common acid , not only gives a spectacular color to your garden, its aroma will also flood it with various memories and sensations.
Lilacs are very easy to find. You can easily find them at most nurseries or garden centers. In addition, their seeds are likely to be sold at your local grocery store. These flowers bloom in the spring and it is at this time that they emerge and give off the fresh pure aroma.
In addition, lilacs are very easy to grow. In fact, they grow in almost any type of climate and soil. However, still choose deep, moist soils because their roots prefer moisture.
In conclusion, our advice is that you plant them during the spring. Remember that it takes a while for the plant to take root, so be patient.
Roses
Ah, the queen of all gardens, the rose. This is also a fragrant flower with a rather characteristic scent. The Rosaceae family covers about a hundred rose species, but they are all fragrant and will delight your senses. In addition, roses bloom all year round.
If you are planting rose bushes, always remember to leave enough space between the plants. This way you ensure that their leaves can receive sunlight and enough oxygen around them. Also, keep them well trimmed, and most importantly, make sure that they do not lack an irrigation source.
Lavender
Lavender brings another familiar fresh and clean scent to your garden. In addition, its blue-purple flowers add a vibrant, colorful mosaic to your little garden. The plant blooms from April to July, the time when it also releases its characteristic aromatic oil, which you can use to make your own creams, soaps and cosmetics.
To get the most out of the scent of this plant, plant it in a sunny spot. Choose a place that will also protect it from the cold. In addition, this plant does not require much care. In fact, watering in times of heat and protection against extremely cold temperatures is sufficient.
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Fragrant flowers: Hyacinth
Hyacinth, also known as Hyacinthus orientalis , is another popular fragrant flower. And you know what? Hyacinths are available in many different colors, so you can mix and match the different ones to fill your garden with intense colors.
This plant is a perennial bulbous plant that produces a stem-like stem topped with very lively flowers.
In terms of their care, water them often and never skip the watering. It is actually a good idea to place a bowl under the pot that will ensure a constant moist soil.
Honeysuckle
The last one we will mention is a climbing plant, the honeysuckle, Lonicera caprifolium . With this one you do not have to worry about space issues as it does not grow too much. Its aroma is characteristically sweet and hence it has been given the name “honeysuckle” in English. It also blooms in autumn. Its shape is bell-like.
These fragrant flowers are quite easy to care for. In fact, they can survive in a partially shaded area, but also grow quickly and strongly in full sun. Water them every 3 to 4 days. They can also withstand extremely cold temperatures.