Visitors to our Islands frequently comment on how fragrant our air smells with the abundance of flowers in bloom. Gingers are among the easiest plants to grow for this purpose. Many species have ...

Long summer days are required to get many plants to flower, especially when it comes to the family of gingers. We often take for granted that which we have in abundance. When we are in good health, we ...

Gingers are a summer highlight in Houston area gardens. We can grow several genera, short to tall. And each genus offers beautiful foliage and flowers. The hedychiums, however, are the most fragrant ...

A beautiful garden is a feast for the eyes, but a fragrant garden engages the senses on a whole other level. The right combination of blooms can create a personal aromatherapy experience right in your ...

Fragrant flowers are a wonderful addition to any garden. Not only do they produce beautiful blooms that fill your landscape with color, but their scent creates a calming, welcoming atmosphere. Like ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Planting fast-growing shrubs is another way to bring color and fragrance to the garden. One large hardy ...

If you enjoy aromatherapy, why not add fragrant plants to your porch, landscape or both? They come in various flower colors, amounts of fragrance (ranging from light to strong), and blooming seasons.

For about two weeks every spring, my letter carrier, delivery drivers and just about everyone else who walks into my yard comments on the deliciously strong scent emanating from the two lilac shrubs ...

As autumn sets in and we begin to get cozy indoors while slowly shifting away from spending time in the garden, one of my favorite things to do is brighten up my home with a fresh bouquet. It's ...