13/08/2025
What is sensory garden design?
Sensory garden design is the practice of creating outdoor spaces that stimulate all of the senses through carefully chosen plants, textures, features, and layout.
These gardens are especially beneficial for people living with dementia, autism, or sensory processing difficulties, offering calm, connection, and gentle stimulation.
A well-designed sensory garden might include:
🌿 Fragrant, familiar herbs like lavender or mint for smell
🌼 Colourful flowers for visual stimulation
🪻 Textured plants and surfaces for touch
⛲️ Wind chimes or water features for calming sounds
🌽 Edible plants like fruits and vegetables for taste.
The goal is to create a space that’s soothing, safe, and engaging, encouraging interaction with nature in a way that supports wellbeing, memory, and mood.
