When it comes to planning your latest exterior transformation, many of us draw up garden ideas in the daylight purely with daytime use in mind. This makes it easy to forget that your outside space at night has a completely new atmosphere to it – as your garden lighting, wildlife and plants all behave differently when the sun goes down.
With some thought and consideration, you can design the ultimate day-to-night garden. The perfect evening ambience, complete with gentle garden lighting, fragrant flowers, comfy seating options and outdoor heating provides the ideal setting to relax in or host an evening garden party.
If you’re in need of some day-to-night garden ideas, this guide will help you create the perfect moonlight garden.
Make a plan
First, think about how you’ll use your garden as you move from daytime to night.
For example, if you enjoy entertaining, you’ll need some comfortable garden seating options and a suitable outdoor dining set for when it’s your turn to host the BBQ.
Whatever your evening outdoor priorities may be, think about how these needs will work together to create a cohesive garden design.
Top Tip: Establish where the sun sets in your garden to help you decide where to place your outdoor furniture and make the most of those last glimpses of daylight.