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5 sweet-smelling plants that are natural alternatives to air fresheners
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5 sweet-smelling plants that are natural alternatives to air fresheners
Are you looking to refresh the air in your home without using plug-ins? There are some brilliant, sweet-smelling plants that will create a natural, fresh and fragrant smell without the chemicals of air fresheners.
Swapping air fresheners for flowers can not only stop harmful side effects, but plants are known to have positive effects on mental health and can boost your mood.
'The side effects of air fresheners are not well known and can have an extremely negative impact on health,' say the team at Garden Buildings Direct. 'By swapping them with fresh flowers you are reducing the amount of chemicals people in the house are being exposed to, whilst achieving the same end goal.'
From lavender to mint, these are the plant alternatives to consider for your space.
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1) Lavender
Best known for its calming effect, lavender is great to have in the bedroom to help you fall asleep. Cut some off a bush outside and place into a vase of water. Lavender requires plenty of sunlight, so the window sill is the best place to leave it when growing indoors.
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2) Citrus plant
This sweet-smelling tree can help to relax anyone in an instance. The downside however, is that this native plant may struggle to grow in our typically cold climate. Needing at least eight hours of sunlight a day and a large water once a week, the plants survive best in the sunnier climates of Spain.
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3) Gardenia flowers
This beautiful white flower is a regular in many perfumes, but it can also keep homes and rooms smelling fresh for months. Refresh your space with these stunning flowers.
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4) Scented Geranium
These purple and pink plants can be chosen in unique scents, including apple, lemon and strawberry, adding a natural fragrance to any home. Wonderfully, too, they don't take much looking after and only need to be watered once every four weeks.
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5) Mint plant
Fresh mint can be used in much more than just tea: it can even give your house a clean smell without being overly floral. This is the perfect one to have on your kitchen windowsill to bring a fresh scent to the room.
Here's to fresh, sweet-smelling air in the home...
