What Is a Moon Garden?

Series Summary

Vincent Van Gogh once stated, “I often think that the night is more alive and more richly colored than the day.” With its shadows, moonlight, and glistening stars, the night holds secrets and stories that the sun can not attempt to expose. Bathing in full moonlight, some may feel themselves cleansed, empowered, or blessed. The moon has led many a man to become humble by its presence. It is a natural source of contemplation. Who doesn't stare at a full moon with some sort of reverence? Much like the natural beauty of flowers and trees, we can meditate on the moon's beauty. And, if one does love the natural beauty of this existing world, why not combine nature's flowers and plants with the light of this celestial body?

In this free video series, our expert gardener does just this. Yolanda Vanveen gives you advice on how to make a moon garden. By combining the color of flowers and plants, you can create a garden that becomes illuminated by the light of the moon. Learn the best kinds of spring and summer flower bulbs to plant in your moon garden. Yolanda also gives you tips for selecting trees, shrubs, and grasses. In your moon garden, you will need a place to sit and enjoy the beauty of the night. Our expert gives you tips for creating the perfect nesting place for your contemplation. Learn how to incorporate garden art into your moon garden as well. So, if you are looking for a new garden idea, learn how to create a moon garden in your yard today!

Video Transcript

"Hi! This is Yolanda Vanveen on behalf of Expert Village. In this series, we're going to talk about moon gardening. What is a mood garden? How do I moon garden, which plants do I select, and what makes for a good moon garden? Moon garden is pretty much a garden filled with white flowers or light colored flowers. They don't necessarily have to be white. They can be cream and light yellows, or any flowers that are going to light up at night on a hot summer's day under the moon light. There's more than flowers to add to your moon garden. There's lots of garden art, water features. There's all types of features that we can add to our garden to illuminate the night. Please join us as we talk about moon gardens. Next, we'll talk about how to design a moon garden."