Mystical Moon Garden & Patio
Nighttime is a magical time, especially under the moon and stars. Whether daytime is too hot, you're more of a nocturnal person, or you like a darker aesthetic your garden can be your sanctuary dusk till dawn. Night blooming flowers, fire pits and la...
Flowers and Plants
Night blooming flowers are great for wildlife and give you a sweet smelling night yard
If you wish to have a natural fairyland at dusk and you live in an area with fireflies you'll want to check out these tips for attracting them to your yard. You can even certify your yard as a Wildlife Habitat if it meets the conditions!
Butterflies and Bees are well known important pollinators, but don't forget about moths! Butterflies of the night, moths are amazing pollinators and important to the ecosystem system. They like flowers that bloom at night. Find out what's good for yo...
Moon flowers are a type of Morning Glory that only bloom in the evening and at night with large, fragrant white flowers that enjoy basking in the moonlight instead of the sun.
Four O' Clock flowers bloom in the afternoon (around 4 o clock) and close up again in the morning.
Night Phlox open up at night and have a scent described as honey and vanilla to make your moon garden more fragrant.
Evening Primrose opens it's blooms at night and attracts pollinators like moths and bats with it's sweet smell. It can create a beautiful colony of flowers over your yard due to it's tendency to spread.
Night blooming jasmine is a very fragrant plant that has white tubular flowers which open up at night. Toxic to other plants and pets, best to keep out of reach.
Starry purple Petunias will liven up your yard.
If you like plays with dark foliage Coral Bells Heuchera is a great pick. It grows small bell shaped flowers on stalks for added floral enjoyment.
Inch plant is purple and green and has a silvery iridescence on its leaves that makes it shimmer.
Kousa Dogwood (aka Chinese or Japanese Dogwood) trees bloom with beautiful pointed flowers carpeting their branches. At night the many blossoms reflect moonlight making the tree look ethereal. When the flowers drop they brighten the ground with their...
The first human engineered bioluminescent plant, these Petunias glow in the dark and you can preorder them now.
Lanterns and Torches
Light up your path with these twining vine solar lanterns, they cast pretty shadows on the ground.
These tealights are submersible so you can place them in water displays or drink coolers for visibility at night parties.
I love the flickering flame effect of these solar lanterns.
These are adorable and easy to use with LED tea candles.
Hanging solar lanterns from your trees gives a magical vibe to your yard.
Citronella torches can keep away unwanted bugs and night visitors, or provide a bit of light and mood for backyard socializing.
Some simple table torches with wooden coasters brighten up your night.
Classic lanterns except solar and flameless.
Light and shelving is a nice combo.
Decor
The night brings a different type of beauty.
Gazing balls nestled around your yard reflect fireflies and starry skies.
A Greenman to look over your garden space.
Make your yard a safe place for birds to get some rest and add to the magic garden feel.
Add some glow in the dark resin rocks to paths and flower pots for an otherworldly glow in your garden.
These 3D printed flower pots have a mystical vibe for your plants' evening glory. You can ask for drainage holes to be drilled.
Having more places for plants isn't a bad idea.
More space for plants around your patio or balcony. Put a board on top for impromptu side tables.
The small green glass accents on this lovely metal arch are a nice detail.
A clean water source helps backyard wildlife stay hydrated and this one becomes a gentle beacon at night.
Accessories
Stay warm, bug free and aesthetically pleased.
Palo Santo is a natural insect repellent and smells great, but can be overwhelming in an excluded space. Use a convenient little burner while you're outside to enjoy.
Ethically sourced Palo Santo from Etsy.
A durable stoneware incense burner reminiscent of the full moon.
Encouraging bats to roost in your garden can help cut down on mosquitos and moth over population.
Pretend you're having magical brews under the moon as the night air changes the colors in this mug.
An affordable blanket you don't mind bringing outside can keep out the night chill. Kohl's often has great sales on their big blankets.
String Lights
Sometimes you need longer string light options for your yard or you just want more lights.
A curtain of string lights can cozy up your patio while providing ambient light for late night convos.
These transparent flower lights kind of remind me of the fiber optic flower lamps from the 80's.
These look like little twinkling fairies at night. Wrap them around a wire lattice and they look like floating orbs in the distance. We have had ours for a few years and they stay lit well into the night.
String up under your canopy or around your sitting area door a delicate rainbow in the night. They run off a battery so if you didn't have an outlet, no problem there. They also have a timer which shuts them off after 6 hours and will turn on again t...
A burst of lights looks like fireworks in your garden.
Electronics & Tech
For personal time or small gatherings a portable speaker can bring the audio books or musical atmosphere.
An outdoor surge protector can help with nighttime lighting.
An outdoor extension cord extends your range.
Mosquitoes are weak flyers and a simple can keep them at bay on warm nights. Just don't leave this fan outside, it's lightweight and easy to move.
An outdoor fan can keep you comfortable while you relax.
Investing in an electric patio heater can allow you to enjoy outdoor time without night chill through the seasons.
If you want another reason to spend time in your night garden invest in a telescope and get ready for full moons, lunar eclipses, comet viewing and more!
Fire Pits
Stay warm, grill some food or just enjoy the ambience.
Watch flames crackle through the moon and star cut outs.
A little forge you can grill on.
Can also be used a grill for backyard bonfire barbecues.
Seating and Dining
Comfortable outdoor seating will help you enjoy your predawn teatime or late night hang outs.
Weatherproof woodland critter pillows so you can keep them in place outdoors.
Plush outdoor cushions increase comfort levels greatly.
You can use the shade to attach a clip lamp for easy night reading.
Just add some pillows and your ready to enjoy some iced tea or a cocktail
Kick back for tea time, lemonade, mojitos or a beer.
Wicker seating with more table space.
A lattice pattern in black has a dramatic effect.
As close to a swing as a chair can get
A yard benefits from a hammock.
Canopies
A cozy nook or airy cover for your garden.
If you don't have the room for a canopy a lit patio umbrella might be a better option.
Adding some string lights and comfy seating in an enclosed canopy can keep the bugs away.
If you have more room and are planning an event a larger pop up canopy can make a good gathering or food presentation area.
If you want more air flow but fewer bugs this canopy has screened in sides.
Set up a tent with a view and an insulated bottom for backyard camping and stargazing even on chilly nights.
Besides camping, here's a great place to relax in your yard safely off the ground while waiting for meteor showers.