Using the 5 Senses to Create a Garden You’ll Love!

One way to create a garden you will love is to incorporate the five senses into your garden design.

One of my very favorite places on earth is the Tennessee/Kentucky area.

I do have many great memories there, but strangely enough, it’s the smell of the place that I find the most intoxicating!

Here in the Mountain West, moisture can be hard to find. I think that’s why I love that area. I love the smell of humidity and that dark, rich dirt. Maybe it’s the farmer in me, but it just makes me happy!

These memories have me thinking about creating a garden area that delights the senses! A garden area that you will love to spend time in!

Let’s go through them one at a time and find the plants, flowers, and fixtures that will create a garden you will love.

If you are new to gardening, you may want to consider this earlier post: https://www.singlemomoutwest.com/simple-steps-to-start-a-garden/

And for more specifics on flower gardens, you may enjoy this post: https://www.singlemomoutwest.com/flower-garden-designs/

The first sense to incorporate is, of course, sight!

Plant and flower types

Colors that catch your attention are a great place to start. Consider also repeating color patterns that work well together. Also consider the types and sizes of flowers.

Adding trees and bushes creates structure, but consider them carefully to ensure they fit the space and don’t create too much shade in the garden.

You can also use vines and climbing roses to cover old fences or unsightly areas of the garden, adding an intriguing sight.

Other pleasant visual items include small bridges, figurines, and different-sized pots.

Garden path lights and white flowers, such as moonflowers, are excellent for enhancing the garden at night.

Include wildlife and insects if possible.

My Grandma had a quail mama with a bunch of babies following her; it was awesome!

Deer may destroy your garden, but other animals, such as squirrels, birds, or butterflies, delight the eye and add eye-catching movement.

For more specific ideas regarding garden structure, please consider this YouTube video from Suburban Homestead.

The second sense to incorporate in your garden is hearing.

Walking into a garden with beautiful sounds makes a garden a cherished place.

These sounds could include a waterfall, a pond, or even pleasant-sounding wind chimes.

Incorporating a bird bath to attract songbirds may be an excellent way to add sound to a garden.

Creating a DIY fountain or purchasing a small one can add a significant touch to your garden!

Incorporating a sense of smell is a must for a flower garden.

Flowers like roses, peonies, lavender, or hyacinths are excellent additions to your garden.

Certain geraniums emit a citrus scent.

Creeping Thyme or mint can be placed along the path. Stepping on them releases the scent and adds an invigorating aroma.

Planting these flowers along the path will be delightful during the day and in the evening.

Adding the sense of touch to your garden is a delightful extra.

Plants such as ferns, lamb’s ears, and geraniums add an extra splash of fun to your garden.

In addition, sand or large flat stones for a walkway are another option to integrate touch into your garden.

Garden misters are also an option to create a “feeling” garden.

And the last, but certainly not least, of the five senses to add to your garden is taste.

You have many options when incorporating taste into your garden.

These options could include fruit or vegetables.

From there, you can decide how you want to bring them into the garden, such as a tree, bush, vine, or plant.

You can also choose a permanent fixture, such as an apple tree, blackberry bush, or blueberry bush.

Some plants are perennials, such as strawberries or asparagus.

Herbs are also a great addition to any garden, such as chamomile, chives, parsley, or cilantro.

These options can help complete your garden!

Incorporating the five senses into your garden will ensure that you have a garden you genuinely love.

Planning a garden this way may seem like a bit more work than you initially wanted, but the result will be a magical place you and your family will love!

Prayers for your journey,

Lacey