Lavender to lilies: The best scented plants for summer and night, with Ashley Edwards

About this episode

Ashley Edwards discusses the best scented plants for summer and provides practical gardening tips.

Join Gardeners’ World TV presenter Ashley Edwards as he shares the best plants for summer scent. From lavender, rosemary and catmint to roses, jasmine and lilies, you’ll also pick up practical tips on where to plant for maximum fragrance, plus pruning and feeding advice to keep the perfume coming all season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Guest: Ashley Edwards

Topics covered

• scented plants
• gardening tips
• summer flowers
• plant care
• fragrance

Keywords

• lavender
• rosemary
• catmint
• roses
• jasmine
• lilies
• pruning
• feeding

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