Take some time out today and consider your garden. When styled the right way, it can benefit all of your senses, and you can find out how below.
Sight
The eyes are the window to the soul, or so the saying goes. They are also the window to your garden. Studies have shown that we can feel more relaxed and at peace with ourselves when we have something beautiful to look at, so make every effort to create a wonderful visual environment. Plant flowers of various colors, prune your bushes into interesting shapes, and add garden decor to those areas that need livening up. Make every effort to maintain your lawn too, so your view isn’t diminished. And add those plants that will attract wildlife into your garden so you have another aspect of nature to please your senses.
Be sure to take full advantage of your garden by protecting your eyesight too. Avoid screen time and spend more time outdoors to give your eyes a rest. And if your eyes aren’t as good as they used to be, use this easy to order website to find the glasses you need to enjoy your garden.
Smell
Aromatherapy is good for the mind, as it can relax and calm you during moments of stress. Think about this when choosing plants, flowers, and herbs for your garden, as with the right mix, you will be able to indulge your sense of smell and find peace. So, plant those flowers that give off a beautiful aroma, such as roses, violets, and jasmine, and pick scented herbs, such as mint, thyme, and rosemary. Be sure to plant them at intervals so you can take full advantage of their individual smells, and bring some of them indoors as well to maintain your calm mind.
Sound
Waking up in the morning to the sound of birdsong can ensure you start the day in a happy mood, so use the link we provided you with earlier to attract more into your garden. Then do those other things that will please your hearing, perhaps by adding water features so you can relax to the sound of running water, and include a few wind chimes too. You could also plant those grasses that will rustle in the breeze, and nectar-producing plants so you can hear the gentle buzzing of the bees.
Taste
Is there anything better than a home-grown tomato? Or a pie made from the fruits of your own trees? And what about a home-cooked meal that has been prepared with some of the herbs from your garden? You can grow a lot of healthy food types in your garden, so plant a few fruit trees, create a vegetable garden, and add those herbs that you can eat with your favorite dishes.
Touch
Your garden can provide you with a tactile experience, so incorporate plants with varying textures so you can please this element of your senses. Add smooth pebbles to your water features too, and add grass seeds to your garden so you have deep, luscious grass beneath your feet as you walk barefooted.
Many of us take our senses for granted, but we really shouldn’t. They are very precious, and when you create a garden that allows you to benefit all of them, you will discover just how special they are.