When they say "spring is in the air" in Tom Putvinski's neighborhood, they mean it literally. From late February on, sweet and heady aromas waft from his Scotch Plains garden, hidden behind a lacy ...

The sweet, heavy perfume of the fragrant evening primrose wafts in the sunset on balmy summer evenings. The first night moths will soon come to pollinate the buds. The plant is just one of many that ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Planting fast-growing shrubs is another way to bring color and fragrance to the garden. One large hardy ...

All gardeners know the joy spring planting brings. Full of color and shape, our yards are arguably at their peak during this season. But, it isn't just visuals you should focus on when curating your ...

Some people simply collect beautiful plants, others garden with a more specific purpose in mind. Creating a scented garden, or fragrance garden, is the goal of many gardeners who aim to create a ...

I have a longstanding weakness for fragrant flowers. The first memory of the power of fragrance in plants goes back to an amazing honeysuckle hedge in a neighbor’s yard. It was so happy and gave off ...

As a garden center owner for over three decades, I have seen all types of gardeners come in to shop for plants and, without exception, regardless of their level of skill, there is one common habit ...

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The sense of smell is one of the strongest human senses and having a fragrant garden can add a new dimension to any garden. With a little planning, you can design your yard to have a pleasant ...

Some evergreen container plants offer more than year-round foliage, adding fragrance, seasonal interest, and flexibility to ...

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