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For a deliciously fragrant addition to your garden, lay a flagstone pathway and plant low-lying herbs with aromatic foliage in the cracks between the stones. They can take the place of other groundcover, and when someone walks the path their foliage will be crushed or bruised, releasing their scents. Plants in the mint family (spearmint, catnip, peppermint and the like) are especially effective, because they’re relatively inexpensive, spread swiftly, and are quick to recover after they’ve been stepped on. Creeping thyme is also a colorful and effective option, and chamomile works too, if you don’t mind a slightly taller herb.

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