Gardening has become an increasingly popular hobby, and this shouldn’t come as a shock. After all, we now spend far more time in our homes than we used to. As a result, we’re all doing a little more to make our living spaces pleasant and stimulating through gardening.
And the cool thing about this hobby is the variety of ways you can do it! There are herb and veggie gardening, flower gardening, and even tree gardening. But our favorite at the moment is the moon gardening trend that’s sweeping the nation. Immerse yourself in this dreamy gardening style with our quick guide on everything you need to start a moon garden.
The Proper Gardening Supplies
All plants require a few basic supplies to thrive in a flower bed. So no matter what type of garden you’re planning for, you’ll undoubtedly need to add the following things to your shopping list:
- Rich soil
- Mulch
- Fertilizer
- A hand shovel
The type of plants you choose to grow in your moon garden will dictate the specific types of soil, mulch, and fertilizer you’ll use. Once you start making your selections, don’t be afraid to ask questions about which soil types and growing conditions each of your plants requires. Doing so will ensure your gorgeous new friends have what they need to blossom under your watch.
An Excellent Plot for Your Plants
Part of designing a wonderful garden of any kind is selecting an ideal spot for your plants to grow. Indeed, moon gardens are meant to be enjoyed at night. But that doesn’t mean your beautiful foliage won’t be hard at work absorbing sunlight and growing throughout the day. For this reason, you should select an area that accommodates your plants’ growing conditions.
Perhaps you decide to plant cotton lavender in your garden. If so, it’s imperative to pick an area with well-draining soil and loads of sunlight. Cotton lavender and numerous other popular moon garden plants require these things to survive.
If you notice these features are lacking in your yard, don’t fret! There are various ways to improve soil drainage. Plus, myriad plant species do well in the shade. Just be sure to do your research before you hit the nursery.
The Right Foliage
We can’t discuss everything you need to start a moon garden without talking about the ideal type of plants for one! Selecting the gorgeous foliage for your flower beds is the best part. However, for these gardens to work the way they’re supposed to, you need to pick plants that reflect moonlight well. Typically, this entails choosing plants that boast silvery, white, or pastel colors. Moreover, you should select flowers that bloom at night, such as jasmine and lilac. Doing so will ensure that your garden stimulates all of your senses during your nightly visits.
The following plants are a few suggestions to help you get started:
- Artemisia
- Lamb’s ear
- Lavender
- Night-scented stock
Whichever plants you choose, the most important things are that you select plants that will bring you joy, give them what they need to thrive, and—of course—have fun with it!
