The first step in designing an aromatherapy garden is to create a sense 
of
place...an outdoor garden room. An enclosed space will encourage 
volatizing
oils to linger in the air. This kind of garden also has a sense of 
intimacy
that's difficult to accomplish in a more open garden. 
*Use gravel, flagstones,rocks, etc., on a footpath to allow plenty of 
space
to plant low-growing herbs in the cracks. 
*Curve the garden beds around the edges to soften the lines and create 
a
feeling of depth at the back of the garden. Consider the way the 
fragrances
will mingle in the air. 
*Planting in containers enables you to have tender, fragrant plants in 
your
garden and in the winter, you can move them inside to enjoy them. 
When you have an aromatherapy garden you not only enjoy the fragrant 
plants
outdoors but also have the convenience of easy harvest.....to bring 
them
indoors. Some plants for the aromatherapy garden include; 
Sweet basil
Holy Basil
Bayberry
Bay laurel
Bee balm
Chamomile
Clove pink
Eucalyptus
Fennel
Gardenia
Hop
Jasmine
Lavender
Lemongrass
Lily-of the-valley
Marjoram
Myrtle
Patchouli
Mints
Roses
Scented Geraniums
Rosemary
Sage
Valerian
Violet 
Just imagine yourself sitting on a bench, eyes closed, breathing in the
fragrance of some of the world's most aromatic plants!