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Ellis Cochrane

11 sensory garden plants to add to your outdoor space to engage all your senses

Image of a garden with grey fence, planted with wild flowers and foxgloves on different levels with large wooden block benches.

Our outdoor spaces can be a feast for the senses if you choose the right sensory garden plants. The purpose of any sensory space is to stimulate our senses while providing a safe and comfortable environment for us to spend time in, and plants are perfect for creating this.

When planning sensory garden ideas you need to think about not just colourful plants, but fragrant plants, edible herbs and even the sounds different plants make. 

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