The garden at night… so quiet, so peaceful, so
undemanding. Appealing to the senses, a
time for you to unwind from the day’s busy activities. This could be your garden, and these are
things that can transform your 'day' garden into a 'night' garden.
Sight- Plants that have white blossoms
and silver leaves glow in reduced light; while pale pinks and yellows appear to
shimmer. Moonlight illuminates everything, casting shadows from arbors and
trees, and accenting the shading of variegated leaves; but this affect can also
be accomplished with subtle landscape lighting, changing the entire atmosphere into one
of enchantment.
Smell– Chose any of the many perennial
and annual flowers that radiate their fragrance in the evening, adding a
delicate scent to the surroundings.
Touch- Create a cushiony sensation by
walking on some ‘walkable’ herbs, such as thyme or mint, planted amongst
stepping stones. When their leaves are crushed, the bonus of their aromatic
scent can revitalize your senses.
Sound- The sound of water in the
landscape can be soothing, whether a bubbling fountain or a stream gently
flowing over rocks. Soft tinkling wind
chimes, the rustle of leaves and grasses blowing in a breeze, the crackling of
a fire in a fire tray or chimera; can transport you into the world of
relaxation and reflection.
Just as winterscaping can add another dimension to
the seasons, ‘nightscaping’ can enhance our daily lives.
Photo by: rozcawley.typepad.com
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