Engage Your Senses
Imagine stepping into your garden and being greeted by a symphony of delightful scents, vibrant colors, and soothing textures. A sensory garden is designed to engage and delight all your senses, creating a truly immersive experience. In this blog post, we'll explore the joys of creating a sensory garden and how you can incorporate fragrant flowers, interesting textures, vibrant colors, soothing sounds, and relaxing spaces to enhance your garden's sensory appeal.
Choosing Fragrant Flowers
Selecting plants with captivating scents is key to creating a sensory garden. Consider adding fragrant flowers such as roses, lavender, jasmine, daphne, and gardenia. These plants not only bring visual beauty but also fill the air with their intoxicating fragrances, creating a sensory feast for your nose.
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English Lavender | Big Time Blue 1G
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Daphne Eternal Fragrance
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Trachelosmpermum jasminoides | Star Jasmine 1G Staked
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English Lavender | Hidcote
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English Lavender | La Diva 'Eternal Elegance' Qt
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Dianthus 'Pinball Wizard' 1G
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Dianthus American Pie® 'Berry à la Mode' 1G
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English Lavender | Munstead
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David Austin | English Shrub | Gabriel Oak 3G
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Aromatic Herbs
Introduce aromatic herbs to your sensory garden for their delightful scents and culinary uses. Herbs like rosemary, thyme, mint, and basil not only emit wonderful aromas but also provide you with fresh ingredients for your kitchen. These versatile plants add both fragrance and flavor to your garden.
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Thyme Lemon Variegated 4"
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Mint Grapefruit 4"
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Mint Chocolate 4"
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Mint Swiss Ricola 4”
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Basil Magic Mountain 1G
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Woolly Thyme 4"
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Texture and Touch
Incorporate plants with interesting textures to engage the sense of touch in your sensory garden. Consider including fuzzy-leaved plants like lamb's ear or sprawling grasses such as Japanese forest grass. Incorporate plants with different leaf shapes and textures like hosta, canna lily, ferns, and sedums to provide a tactile experience as you walk through your garden.
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Hosta Patriot
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Hakonechloa ‘Aureola’ Golden Japanese Forest Grass
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Hosta June
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Canna Pretoria 1G
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Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears' Qt.
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Hosta Appletini Qt.
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Canna Cleopatra 1G
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Hosta 'Dancing Queen'
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Carex Evercolor® ‘Everest’
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Carex Sedge Everillo
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Carex Sedge Golden Bowles 1G
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Carex Testacea Sedge Orange
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Deschampsia Aurea 1G
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Festuca 'Beyond Blue' Grass 1G
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Fountain Grass Mini Pennisetum 'Little Bunny'
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Fountain Grass Pennisetum 'Burgundy Bunny'
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Fountain Grass Pennisetum Hameln 1G
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Hakonechloa Japanese Forest Grass ‘All Gold’ 1G
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Japanese Blood Grass ‘Red Baron’ 1G
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Mexican Feather Grass 1G
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Red Hook Sedge 'Belinda's Find'
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Sound and Movement
When designing your sensory garden, don't forget to consider sound and movement for a truly enchanting experience. Enhance the allure of your outdoor space by adding hummingbird feeders to attract these delightful creatures. Incorporate wind chimes and water features that create soothing sounds, bringing a sense of tranquility to your haven. Embrace the beauty of wind spinners and ornamental grasses, whose gentle swaying in the breeze adds both visual and auditory delight to your garden sanctuary.
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Deschampsia Aurea 1G
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Yellow Lotus Wind Spinner
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Maiden Grass Miscanthus 'Morning Light'
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Nectar DOT
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Faux Wood Fountain Natural Green
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Utilizing Color Palette
Select a color palette that evokes emotions and enhances the sensory experience. Warm colors like red, orange, and yellow can create a vibrant and energetic atmosphere, while cool colors like blue and purple can bring a sense of calm and relaxation. Experiment with different color combinations to create the desired ambiance in your sensory garden.
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Echinacea Sombrero® 'Lemon Yellow'
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Hydrangea Macrophylla | Nikko Blue 5G
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Crocosmia 'Lucifer' 1G
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Hydrangea Panicle | Vanilla Strawberry
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Hydrangea Macrophylla | Summer Crush
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Hydrangea Panicle | Little Lime
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Echinacea 'Delicious Candy' 1G
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Hydrangea Panicle | Limelight
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Hydrangea Macrophylla | Twist and Shout 2G
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English Lavender | Big Time Blue 1G
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Hydrangea Macrophylla | Bloomstruck
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Echinacea Sombrero® 'Salsa Red'
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Echinacea Pow Wow White
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Echinacea Sombrero® Adobe Orange 1G
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Hydrangea Macrophylla | Seaside Serenade® Hamptons
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Hydrangea Panicle | Bobo
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Echinacea Sombrero® 'Tres Amigos' 1G
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Echinacea 'Aloha'
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Hydrangea Panicle | Fire Light Tidbit®
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Hydrangea Macrophylla | Pistachio
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Hydrangea Panicle Tree | Limelight
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Enchanting Garden Art
To elevate the charm of your sensory garden, consider incorporating captivating garden art that will add a touch of whimsy and personality to your outdoor oasis. Art poles, with their intricate designs and vibrant colors, make for striking focal points that can reflect your style and passions. Statuary, whether classic or contemporary, brings a sense of elegance and grace, adding a touch of artistry to your landscape. Garden globes in various sizes and hues can create a magical ambiance, reflecting the light and captivating the imagination. These artistic elements not only enhance the visual appeal of your garden but also contribute to the overall sensory experience, making it an engaging and inspiring retreat for you and your guests to enjoy.
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Hummingbird Spiral Chime
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Bells of Paradise - Pacific Blue
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Large Wind Chime Stand
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Chimes of Orpheus - Bronze
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Teak Hummingbird Habitats Chime
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Owl Windbell
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Teak Dragonfly Habitats Chime
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Heroic Windbell - Antique Copper
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Bells of Paradise - Bronze
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Bells of Paradise - Antique Silver
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Green Gazing Globe
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Borealis Mosaic Gazing Globe
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Arco Iris Gazing Globe
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Blue Gazing Globe
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Helix Globe Stand
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Happy Flower Coir Doormat
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Resting Lion
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Short Off-Set Double Crane Hook
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Triple Flower Wind Spinner 24"
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Indigo Sun Wall Decor 36"
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Ruby Throated Hanging Wind Spinner
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Seating and Relaxation Areas
Create inviting spaces within your sensory garden where you can sit, relax, and fully immerse yourself in the sensory experience. Install comfortable seating, such as benches, hammocks, or patio furniture. Then, strategically position them near fragrant plants or water features. These areas will allow you to fully embrace the tranquility and beauty of your garden.
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Harborside Loveseat
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Harborside Club Chair
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Lakeside Loveseat
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Lakeside Ottoman
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Harborside Ottoman
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Harborside Coffee Table
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Harborside Sofa
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Edgewater Loveseat
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Lakeside End Table
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Lakeside Club Chair
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Edgewater End Table
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Edgewater Coffee Table
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Edgewater Ottoman
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Edgewater Swivel Chair
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Edgewater Club Chair
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Edgewater Sofa
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Harborside Swivel Chair
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Enjoy the Sensory Journey
A sensory garden provides a haven for relaxation and rejuvenation, engaging all your senses in a harmonious way. By incorporating fragrant flowers, aromatic herbs, different textures, and soothing sounds, you can create a garden that delights and nourishes the senses. Enjoy the sensory journey, take time to immerse yourself in the beauty and scents of nature, and let your garden become a sanctuary of sensory delight.
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