How to Create an Ambrosial Fragrance Garden
Deciding to spend the time and money to create a fragrance garden is a fantastic way to add some beauty to your outdoor area, provide a great scent for yourself and your guests to enjoy and to attract hummingbirds. An ambrosial fragrance garden generally consists of a wide assortment of different shrubs, plants, and flowers that are within the ambrosia plant family. This plant family is also known as Asteraceae. Many people that live in more urban areas are unfamiliar with what an ambrosial fragrance garden actually is as they tend to be less common in cities. An ambrosial fragrance garden is a delicate gardening technique that can really greatly add to the atmosphere f your home and yard. So, if this is something that you are considering doing, here are some tips on creating an ambrosial fragrance garden.
Be Specific
About Where Each Plant Goes
One of the first things that you need to decide when
designing a fragrance garden is how many plants you are going to use and how
large they will grow to be. For those who opt to use shorter ambrosia plants, a
popular option is to elevate their area in the yard by hanging them. They can
go in either an elevated planter or a basket. This will allow them to grow to
their full size and still allow you to enjoy their wonderful scent.
Plant a
Variety of Different Colors
By opting to plant a variety of colored ambrosia
plants, you are increasing not only in the way that your garden will look but
how it will smell as well. Gardeners should be aware that plants that have
white or pastel colored flowers often produce a more dominant scent than those
with brighter colors. The nice thing is that the ambrosia plant family is made
up of so many options, that there really is something for everyone to enjoy
both in visual appeal and scent.
Plant Near
Walkways
Remember one of the reasons that ambrosial fragrance
gardens are so popular is that they smell so lovely. If you decide to plant
your garden off in a corner, people will get to see it and appreciate the
beauty, however, they are less likely to experience the amazing scents that
your plants create. A great option is to plan close to a walkway or path. This
will allow both yourself and your guests to enjoy the full effect of your
garden.