Unravel the Enchantment of Summer Evenings: Design Your Perfect Moon Garden

For those who’ve dreamed of being enveloped in luminous blooms under the soft caress of moonlight, designing a moon garden is your call to magic. Moon gardens are whimsical spaces, flourishing with plants that come alive as night falls, reflecting the silvery hue of the moon’s rays. These gardens offer a tranquil escape, adding an ethereal touch to your nighttime outdoor moments.

Cole Gardens, celebrated for its diverse range of plants, provides a plethora of options to help you design your dream moon garden. And here’s an exciting note – our collection is still abundant for your summertime planting endeavors!

Step 1: Plotting Your Moon Garden

Carve out a section of your yard that’s both accessible and visible from your cherished evening spot. It’s ideal if this location bathes generously in moonlight and, if possible, provides some respite from gusty winds. Tailor the garden’s expanse to suit your space and taste.

Step 2: Picking Your Plants

The heart of a moon garden lies in selecting plants with white or pale blooms that echo the moon’s luminescence. Plants with silver or gray tones in their foliage add to the moonlit allure. Some top recommendations from Cole Gardens include:

1. Moonflower (Ipomoea alba): Staying true to its moniker, this plant unveils its expansive white blossoms as twilight descends.
2. Night-Blooming Jasmine (Cestrum nocturnum): Gift your senses a delightful aroma with the night blooms of this plant.
3. Dusty Miller (Centaurea cineraria): Its silver-tinged foliage effectively reflects the moon’s shimmer.
4. Evening Primrose (Oenothera): Whether it’s the golden yellow or pure white, these flowers announce their presence as day meets night.
5. Night Phlox (Zaluzianskya ovata): Known affectionately as “Midnight Candy”, its blooms burst with fragrance when evening arrives.
6. White Coral Bells (Heuchera sanguinea ‘Alba’): This perennial charmer flaunts delicate white blossoms and muted leaves.

Step 3: Incorporating Enhancing Features

To intensify your moon garden’s charisma, consider adding complementary elements. Water installations, such as a tranquil fountain or pond, magnify the moon’s reflection, creating a mesmerizing centerpiece. Additional decorative pieces like pastel statues, reflective stones, or orbs can further elevate the garden’s luminosity.

Step 4: Bestowing Care

Cultivate your moon garden with love – regular watering, appropriate fertilization, trimming the occasional overgrown section, and rejuvenating the space with new plants as needed. For all your horticultural questions and necessities, Cole Gardens stands ready to assist.

Step 5: Reveling in Your Moon Garden

With your labors complete, the real magic begins. As you step into your moon garden on a warm summer night, witness the captivating play of moonlight on the blooms. Inhale deeply, letting the unique nocturnal fragrances wash over you. Let the symphony of evening sounds serenade you. It’s a surreal experience you can savor all summer.

Creating a moon garden is a ticket to experiencing the charm of summer nights from your backyard. With the expertise and vast collection at Cole Gardens, crafting your moonlit oasis becomes an inspiring and achievable journey. Start today, and soon, you’ll be bathed in the soft glow of your moon garden, night after mesmerizing night.