Fragrant Designs (Brooklyn Botanic Garden All-Region Guides)

Stop and smell the roses! Fragrant plants can make the difference between a pretty garden and an unforgettable one. Whether it’s the fresh scent of herbs on a summer day or the heady perfume of tropical flowers on a warm evening, fragrance always adds an extra dimension of enjoyment. This enticing guide—complete with illustrated plans and great plant suggestions—invites readers to enrich their gardens with wonderful aromas: designs for sweet-smelling lawns, yards, and paths; night gardens; kid-friendly scented plants; and more.

- The project-based approach makes it easy for gardeners to carry out these ideas

- Explores the science of scent and explains the fascinating connection between scented flowers and the bees, butterflies, and moths that pollinate them

- Includes an introduction to the art of capturing scent

- All practices explained are organic and sustainable