Scented foliage

It’s not just about the flowers. The narrow leaves of lavender are the most fragrant of all when you brush against them. Run your fingers over a thyme bush and the pretty grey-green leaves release a lovely lemon scent. Camomile can be planted so the leaves weave together to create a scented lawn that releases a sweet fragrance when you tread on it. The fresh aromatic leaves of rosemary have an almost medicinal quality when rubbed, while many pelargoniums have delightfully scented leaves including some that smell of roses. Take your pick!