Nov 28th 2007 12:51 pm Creating Your Own Aromatherapy Garden Part 1
Without plants we wouldn’t be able to enjoy the wonderful benefits of aromatherapy, therefore the garden plays important role. With a little thought and time along with routine maintenance anyone can reap aromatherapy benefits right in their own garden, no matter what the size.
Here are a few tips to help get you started.
Soil Quality – If you’re looking for the best quality plants then making sure you have good quality soil is essential. Before you start buying any plants or seeds, test your soil. Make sure it’s the correct consistency, has good drainage and is full of nutrients. If there are any problems, these can usually be resolved fairly easily. Ask at your local garden centre or nursery for advice.
Fresh over Dried – Growing herbs is very easy so is something that many people do. Fresh herbs are simply wonderful compared to dried herbs when cooking. Herbs and even flowers can be infused in oils, water or mixed with butter.
Evoke Nostalgia – Always plant flowers you love to smell. Aromatherapy has an amazing affect on the brain in that it can even recall memories and can give you a sense of nostalgia. Scents that you experienced as a child will have memories flooding back to your more innocent days of youth.
Growing Herbs in Containers – If you lack space to grow herbs outside then containers are ideal. They are great especially in colder months because you can use them to grow plants inside. If you want a really cottage style garden then planting seeds between the cracks of you paths and patio can be really quaint.
Scent and Practicality – Go wild with what you plant in your aromatherapy garden. Although it can help if you read more on the properties of the different plants. The reason for this is that you will grow plants you enjoy smelling but also ones that you can put to practical use.
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