If this isn't a reason to plant one of the best fragrant trees in your yard, I'm not sure what is. (And the bees and ...

Texas lilac, also known as chaste tree (Vitex), is a beautiful specimen with purple flowers that bloom in midsummer, imparting a delightful scent that wafts through gardens in zones 6-9.

Dutch — or common — hyacinths (Hyacinthus orientalis) make the early spring garden smell delightful. Think ahead and plant a grouping of bulbs by the front door in autumn in zones 4-8.

Texas lilac, also known as chaste tree (Vitex), is a beautiful specimen with purple flowers that bloom in midsummer, imparting a delightful scent that wafts through gardens in zones 6-9.

Japanese tree lilac flowers are large clusters of creamy white. The clean foliage isn’t affected by disease, and the tree has few, if any, insect pests, making it a valuable small-to-medium ...