By
eHow Home & Garden Editor
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Step1
Skip the dramatic purples, blues and reds. These colors look muddy in low-light conditions. For example, if your favorite flowers are roses and peonies, pick varieties that are pale yellow, pink or lilac. Cream and white look great and harmonize with pastel hues. All of these colors stand out against dark foliage and make the most of moonlight.
Step2
Go for silvery or grayish foliage to add interest. Lamb's ears, lavender and sage are classic choices that can make your leafy background look less one-dimensional. Your local nursery may even have a variety of your favorite foliage plant that has white veining or patterns that would be perfect in your night garden, such as hosta.
Step3
Pick perfumed plants that are known for their fragrance after dark. Night-blooming jasmine, some kinds of lilies, white heliotrope, nicotiana and stock can increase your enjoyment of your night garden with their strong scents.
Step4
Plan out illuminations to your night garden that enhance the effects of the pale flowers and foliage. Maybe all you need to add is an uplight to an existing tree. Experiment with small Christmas lights, solar-powered stand-alone lanterns and even candles throughout your garden.
Step5
Consider adding a water feature to your garden. A bubbling fountain can add to the sensual enjoyment of your yard not only with its sound but also in the way that it reflects light.
