Gardening is the perfect activity for taking care of your mental health. Gardens can be a safe haven to relax and unwind when you add the right plants. Wellbeing gardens are taking over the nation and tend to refer to gardens which interact with the senses, including sight, smell, taste and touch. Ideal plants include herbs, fragrant varieties and grasses. To create your own wellbeing garden, keep reading to discover our favourite plants to get you started.

For touch:

Focus on a section of your garden to dedicate to touch. Include a range of interesting textures to heighten your senses. Enjoy the soft touch of purple sage or the firm, smooth leaves of sedum wildfire for a range of texture.

For smell:

Fill your wellbeing garden with a selection of beautiful scents, to help calm and destress your mind after a long day. For relaxing smells, try soothing lavender plants for fragrant container pots, or elegant and colourful Roses.

For taste:

Try growing a range of edible herbs to make your garden not only beautiful, but functional. A small vegetable bed would be also make a great addition for anyone looking to start growing produce. Tomatoes and Rhubarb are the best options for beginners.

For sound:

Create a peaceful atmosphere will tall, swaying plants that make relaxing swooshing sounds in the wind; perfect for relaxation. We recommend planting grasses in the back of borders to surround yourself in the sounds of nature.

For sight:

Wellbeing gardens focus on vibrant colours to help boost your mood. Our Happiness collection is the perfect collection to plant up happy, colourful flower beds to enhance your mood and your garden.