When thinking about the best plants for an outdoor dining area it's a good idea to bring in as many plants with sensory benefits as you can. Instant ambience boosters, they will enhance your connection with the space, whether through sight, scent, taste or touch, and help you feel immersed in nature. As the scent of aromatic plants wafts over you it will add to the feel-good mood of dining alfresco.
Choose plants for your backyard that drench the air with fragrance on warm days or balmy evenings. Include a sensory layer of plants you can brush your fingers through like lavender or scented geraniums, as well as herbs like rosemary, mint, sage and thyme, where you can crush the leaves to release their aroma.
