Relax in your garden

We often go to our favourite place to relax, calm down and clear our minds. Surrounding ourselves with plants can be beneficial to our health, mood and well-being.

To create your own oasis it is important to choose the ideal spot, this could be a sunny, shaded or secluded area within your garden, patio or balcony. Try to think about decorating your retreat like you would a room in your house, here are a few tips:

Relaxation – enjoy the tranquil sound of a water feature, don’t forget to use aquatic plants, try using ‘marsh marigolds’, which will thrive at the edges of a stream or pond and are readily available.

Sculptural – an imaginative sculptural plant in your garden will change the way you see things, adding height, shape and form can ensure your space is pleasing to the eye. 

Well-being – fragrant plants are ideal for your corner retreat, let the scent of lavender calm you. Use other fragrant plants in pots or use as edging along a path. ‘Pelargoniums’ are perfect with their delicate pink flowers and unusual scented leaves – from sweet or spicy through to citrus. 

Attraction – scented plants attract wildlife to your garden, including insects, birds and butterflies which we all enjoy watching.