Moon Garden

**WildChild** · 08-08-2009, 08:02 PM

I've working out plans for some low water yards that can be enjoyed and used by my tenants. One of the things I'm planning is a moon garden. This is a special garden, positioned for moon veiwing and uses plants that either bloom at dusk or release their fragrance then. Traditionally any seating is white or at least pale colors and it is a peaceful, meditative place.

Anyone planned one of these?

**LanaBear** · 08-09-2009, 12:21 PM

I had never even heard of these until about a year ago. We built a house and moved to Vegas, my front yard is landscaped, but other than rock, we haven't done anything with the back yet. I ran across the idea in some magazine or something exploring low water landscape alternatives, some of them are gorgeous!

We are going to start our back landscape in the fall after the heat and I've this to DH, at least a portion of it anyways. We spend a lot of time outside after dark especially in the summer time and I think it would be great!

Haven't gotten to plan yet, but hoping to soon.

**WildChild** · 08-09-2009, 12:54 PM

The book, Garden Witchery, has plant lists and ideas. Since I manage apartments, I have to work with some limits but that just requires more creativity.

**LanaBear** · 08-09-2009, 01:05 PM

Thanks! I'll take a look at the book. I have an HOA that all plans have to be approved by, the plants have to be in our preapproved plant book. So I'm with you on the creativity!

**Isabellacat** · 09-06-2009, 10:07 PM

That sounds really nice. I'd love to have a moon garden and have a fountain in the middle so when the moon comes out it reflects on the water. Sounds like a really cool project you're working on.

**caterpillar79** · 10-11-2009, 02:07 PM

That is a refreshing idea. I like it. Is adding some solar lighting part of it?

**WildChild** · 10-11-2009, 06:06 PM

Since the plants in a moon garden only release their scent at dusk or in the dark, you don't want too much lighting. Just enough to be able to navigate safely. I do like solar outdoor lighting although they can be a pain to change the batteries in when they quit holding a charge.

**caterpillar79** · 10-11-2009, 06:22 PM

I am very excited to do some gardening. When is the best time to do this? Will this fall be ok, or wait till spring?

ErwinD · 10-13-2009, 10:39 AM

That is a nice concept. I would like to make a moon garden soon. Its relaxing and helps alleviates stress.

08-08-2009, 08:02 PM	#1
WildChild Gold Contributor 500+ Posts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western USA Posts: 6,223 Blog Entries: 5	Moon Garden I've working out plans for some low water yards that can be enjoyed and used by my tenants. One of the things I'm planning is a moon garden. This is a special garden, positioned for moon veiwing and uses plants that either bloom at dusk or release their fragrance then. Traditionally any seating is white or at least pale colors and it is a peaceful, meditative place. Anyone planned one of these?

08-09-2009, 12:21 PM	#2
LanaBear Gold Contributor 500+ Posts Moon Lander Champion! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: A cozy little cottage on the moon. :-) Posts: 1,642 Blog Entries: 5	I had never even heard of these until about a year ago. We built a house and moved to Vegas, my front yard is landscaped, but other than rock, we haven't done anything with the back yet. I ran across the idea in some magazine or something exploring low water landscape alternatives, some of them are gorgeous! We are going to start our back landscape in the fall after the heat and I've this to DH, at least a portion of it anyways. We spend a lot of time outside after dark especially in the summer time and I think it would be great! Haven't gotten to plan yet, but hoping to soon. __________________ Sometimes life isn't the party we hoped for, but since we're here, we might as well DANCE!

08-09-2009, 01:05 PM	#4
LanaBear Gold Contributor 500+ Posts Moon Lander Champion! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: A cozy little cottage on the moon. :-) Posts: 1,642 Blog Entries: 5	Thanks! I'll take a look at the book. I have an HOA that all plans have to be approved by, the plants have to be in our preapproved plant book. So I'm with you on the creativity! __________________ Sometimes life isn't the party we hoped for, but since we're here, we might as well DANCE!

10-11-2009, 02:07 PM	#6
caterpillar79 Gold Contributor 500+ Posts Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MidWest, USA Posts: 1,321 Blog Entries: 51	That is a refreshing idea. I like it. Is adding some solar lighting part of it? __________________ Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, but learning how to dance in the rain.

10-11-2009, 06:06 PM	#7
WildChild Gold Contributor 500+ Posts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western USA Posts: 6,223 Blog Entries: 5	Since the plants in a moon garden only release their scent at dusk or in the dark, you don't want too much lighting. Just enough to be able to navigate safely. I do like solar outdoor lighting although they can be a pain to change the batteries in when they quit holding a charge. __________________ We can only learn to love by loving. Iris Mudoch, British writer

08-09-2009, 12:54 PM	#3
WildChild Gold Contributor 500+ Posts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western USA Posts: 6,223 Blog Entries: 5	The book, Garden Witchery, has plant lists and ideas. Since I manage apartments, I have to work with some limits but that just requires more creativity.

09-06-2009, 10:07 PM	#5
Isabellacat Gold Contributor 500+ Posts Space Invaders Champion! Join Date: May 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 782	That sounds really nice. I'd love to have a moon garden and have a fountain in the middle so when the moon comes out it reflects on the water. Sounds like a really cool project you're working on.

10-11-2009, 06:22 PM	#8
caterpillar79 Gold Contributor 500+ Posts Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MidWest, USA Posts: 1,321 Blog Entries: 51	I am very excited to do some gardening. When is the best time to do this? Will this fall be ok, or wait till spring? __________________ Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, but learning how to dance in the rain.

10-13-2009, 10:39 AM	#9
ErwinD Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 10	That is a nice concept. I would like to make a moon garden soon. Its relaxing and helps alleviates stress.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Weeds in the garden	lilly41	Home & Garden	5	10-17-2009 10:46 AM
Apollo Moon Landings	shweedart	The Lounge	29	12-15-2008 04:40 AM