The Freeman

Flowers to Freshen Up the Home

- By Susana Urot

In these times when fresh air is getting hard to come by, more and more people are resorting to fragrances to freshen up their homes. They use many different plug-ins, air sprays, candles, scented oils and reed sticks available in a wide variety of scents to suit every taste. Often overlooked, however, are the fresh flowers around the house that give off natural sweet scents.

Those looking to make their home calming to live in and inviting to guests are better off taking advantage of the natural fragrances of the flowers that they may have in their yards or flower pots by their windows. They need not spend money on chemicals and oils to produce these scents, And these are free of possible toxic residues that artificial fragrances may have.

The website https://brigittefl­owers.co.uk lists the finest smelling flowers around, to help freshen up the home.

Jasmine. The scent of jasmine is often used in aromathera­py for lifting the spirits. It has a very recognizab­le smell and is even used in many popular perfumes and beauty products as a base scent. With its beautiful cream bloom too, Jasmine can help to bring calm and serenity, perfect for use in bedrooms or living rooms.

Eucalyptus. Although it bears no flower, the blue-grey foliage offers a distinctiv­e and fresh scent when it is rubbed. Eucalyptus looks great when added to any bright bunch of flowers, to add sophistica­tion and to break up the colors, and can help to add an extra element of ambience to any room it is in.

Gardenia. The beautiful Gardenia flower has a reputation as perhaps being the most fragrant plant of all and is present in many perfumes, including bottles by Chanel! To create a classic fragrance in the home, the striking white flower may be added to a floral arrangemen­t.

Passion Flower. The Passion Flower is not one for the shy and retiring, boasting a remarkably unusual flower in a bright purple color, and it is part of the same family of plants as the Passion Fruit. This vibrant and zesty flower can bring energy and atmosphere into busy parts of the house, such as the kitchen or is a great way to greet guests in the hallway.

Angels Trumpet. Angels Trumpet flowers can come in a wide variety of colors, from classic white to summery pinks or tropical oranges. Like the Passion Flower, this bloom may be used to add character to any vibrant room in the house.

There are many ways of using flowers for a natural way of making the home smell great. There are, also, many other kinds of flowers that give off different scents to freshen up the home. In the Philippine­s, the Kalachuchi, the Ilang-Ilang and the Sampaguita are so easily available and are famous for their fragrance and ornamental value.

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