A feast for the SENSES

Dial up the sensory appeal of your garden to make it a richer, more playful space

- CHRIS MORLEY

High five

Sensory gardens use plants and features to engage all five senses and are a joy for all, especially people who have sensory impairments. A border of old-fashioned scented plants, like lily of the valley, can stimulate memory in older people and those with dementia. Edible plants will encourage children to explore using touch and taste. And textured and rustling leaves provide a great way for sight-impaired people to experience the garden.

Design features