Health benefits of scented garden flowers
New research from PlantforLife reveals 63% of people in the UK purchase floral and herbal scented products to enhance their health and wellbeing yet, when asked, just 32% realised the plants they grow in the garden can provide the same effects.
To address this lack of awareness and promote the benefits floral and herbal scents provide, PlantforLife has joined forces with aromacologist Daniele Ryman and celebrity plantsman Chris Collins to show people how to give their garden a simple and healthy, scent-sational makeover.
To address this lack of awareness and promote the benefits floral and herbal scents provide, PlantforLife has joined forces with aromacologist Daniele Ryman and celebrity plantsman Chris Collins to show people how to give their garden a simple and healthy, scent-sational makeover.
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Thyme
Romans used to use thyme in medicine and before battle as they believed it encouraged bravery. Including thyme in your diet is said to help ease aches and pains and smelling the plant can ease tiredness and lift your mood.
Planting tips:
Type: Thymus 'Porlock'
Colour: Green foliage with pink or white flowers
Soil: Loam, sandy
Environment: Sunny position. Best grown on the edge of a path where is can be brushed past to release scent. Helps to attract bees and butterflies into the garden.
Planting tips:
Type: Thymus 'Porlock'
Colour: Green foliage with pink or white flowers
Soil: Loam, sandy
Environment: Sunny position. Best grown on the edge of a path where is can be brushed past to release scent. Helps to attract bees and butterflies into the garden.
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