How do artists use cedar’s aromatic properties to create multisensory garden installations?

Artists increasingly turn to cedar’s aromatic properties to elevate garden installations into multisensory experiences. The wood’s warm, resinous fragrance interacts with natural elements, creating immersive environments that engage sight, smell, and touch. By strategically placing cedar sculptures or incorporating cedar mulch pathways, artists trigger emotional responses through scent memory while maintaining visual harmony. Some create "scent chambers" where visitors encounter concentrated cedar aromas at specific points, altering their perception of space. Others combine cedar with complementary plants like lavender or rosemary to build complex olfactory landscapes. The wood’s durability allows for large-scale installations where weathering enhances both visual patina and scent diffusion. These works demonstrate how aromatic materials can transform gardens into living artworks that evolve with the seasons and visitor interaction.