Stimulate all your senses with a stress reducing sensory garden

Ramp up the feelgood factor

Feel good fragrant blooms in scented and sensory gardens have long been known to have a therapeutic effect on the senses.

This type of garden can help to reduce stress and anxiety by providing a place to escape to and take time out. The power of scent can affect your mood, appetite and concentration, writes Sara Milne.

When you select your garden plants for smell, make sure you choose some for the different ways they release their scent.

Fragrant Blooms

For fragrance that fills the air and can be smelt without touching the plant, Jasmine is a great option and its sweet aroma can help to alleviate stress and anxiety.

Jasmines are evergreen or deciduous climbers with twining stems and they can be summer or winter flowering with an abundance of white or yellow flowers.

Choosing the right spot