Sensory parks are often designed with children in mind. Attractive scents and bright colors encourage children to connect with the outside world and allow nature and plants to practice their magic by healing, educating and calming at the same time.
Although these gardens are often designed with children in mind, are we not all able to enjoy these benefits?
The paths in the garden are the first step in planning the senses. Trails should be made of material suitable for the intended audience.
If you are designing a garden for small children, avoid using pebbles or stones that can be easily swallowed or thrown away. Choose a wide, smooth, and even path for the elderly or those with limited mobility.
Slowly pave the way for the entire garden to be seen at any time, forcing the user to inspect it. The small keyhole areas on the road give people a chance to stop and relax completely surrounded by vegetation – think of seating in these places.
Change plants for spectacular views
Views of your garden can be based on plant materials, including other ingredients.
When designing a sensory garden, consider the most important visual characteristics of each plant and at the highest level.
Change plants depending on the time of their appearance so that the garden always has something beautiful to offer. All eyes are focused on the daffodils, which lead to roses.
Views can include colorful glass sculptures, stone carvings, or anything that floats in the wind.
Noise, birds or water bodies increase
Garden sounds are often the most neglected.
Wind noise is obviously an additional factor, but do not be afraid to change the volume and the volume of the sound for further demand. Wooden shovels, metal shovels, or glass bottles all give a different impression.
Bringing animals into the garden, just like birds, brings songs into the garden.
Water bodies, like waterfalls or waterfalls, provide the stabilizing sound of liquid water.
Keep it close to sniffing fragrant herbs
When you get close to some plants, the smell of the plant should reach your nose, while others need to touch or smell to open their scent.
The fragrant garden or lilac trembles in the wind, and some herbs, such as basil, can be touched gently to enjoy the aroma.
Smell can create memories or emotions that we can relate to. We often enjoy planting flowers in our grandparents, friends, or parents’ gardens to commemorate those times or people.
Make sure fragrant plants are close to the path to touch the nostrils.
Add touches
Touch is an important part of the senses because it allows us to stay in close contact with plants and the environment.
With plants with dull leaves or rough bark, consider adding other touches. They enjoy brushing against rocks or soft bamboo fences.
Include edible plants
Taste is probably the most exciting part of the senses. Fruits, vegetables and leafy greens can be stuck in the garden, forcing you to look for sweet treats.
Unlike other parts of the garden, the taste of the food should be pleasant after washing.
Gardens can be more than just flowers and green lawns.
The next time you work in your garden, think of ways to incorporate all five senses into space. Remember to use a bench or other seating area to encourage people to spend more time in certain areas.
Look for plants that stimulate many emotions at once. A sage has a delicate leaf to strike, a soothing scent and a variety of leaves that give a pleasant look, smell, touch and taste.
You will eventually find that you have created a place where everyone can have fun, relax, and enjoy themselves.
Ariel Whiteley-Nol is a Horticulture agent for Shawni County Research and Extension. She can be reached at arielw@ksu.edu.