Let's not forget the standard of planting deciduous trees on the south side of the house. They provide shade and temperature during the summer, but allow the sun to warm the house during the winter. With these basics for a start, let us see what else we can accomplish for enhancement of the non- visual sensory experience. We have already invoked the senses of hearing and temperature sensitivity. We can also create for touch and for the sense of smell.
Sound aesthetics can be the most diverse in nature.
Screening from street and other sounds. These are primarily birds, but amphibians, mammals, and insects also make sounds. The wind sounds different when heard in different tree species. It takes acute hearing and some practice to appreciate some of the subtleties here. Running water can be part of the garden.