White Gardens: Creating Magnificent Moonlit Spaces: Guide to White and Luminous Plants (Creative Homeowner)

Appreciate your garden in a whole new light — at night!

• Cultivate a white garden that can also be enjoyed after sunset, not just during the day
• Unique gardening guide includes white gardening basics, design tips, details on a variety of white and night-blooming plants, and more
• Over 75 plant profiles for popular choices of white annuals, perennials, shrubs, roses, vines, bulbs, and exotic plants
• Hardscaping elements to further enhance a night garden, such as water, light, and fire features, trellises, pergolas, arbors, and more
• Inspirational gallery featuring famous moonlit gardens, such as the famous Sissinghurst Castle White Garden in Kent, England
• Author Nina Koziol is an award-winning garden designer, gardening expert, and instructor

Surround yourself in fragrance and serenity with the centuries-old tradition of a white garden using this complete guide!
Designing and planting a white garden can be challenging, but it is extremely rewarding. This unique and comprehensive book offers insight into the secrets to planning, cultivating, and growing a beautiful moonlit garden in your own backyard. Fill your space with white flowers and plants that reflect the light of the moon — or only bloom at night — so you can enjoy your outdoor space well into the evening.
Start with an enlightening history of white gardens spanning over a thousand years — from Japan's Heian Period gardens and the world-famous Taj Mahal's Moonlight Gardens, constructed in the early 1600s, to the Victorian era that continues to inspire gardeners today. Find your inspiration as you explore the illustrious photos found throughout, showing some of today's most famous moonlit gardens—including the exquisite White Garden planted at Kensington Palace in memory of Princess Diana—as well as wonderful examples of moonlit spaces that have become the showcase of everyday homes.
Featuring detailed overviews on gardening basics, elements of a moonlight garden, garden design guidance, and profiles of over 75 popular botanical choices of white annuals, perennials, shrubs, vines, bulbs, roses, tropical flowers, exotic flowers, and more, homeowners and home gardeners will find critical guidance on what to plant, when, and where. Also included is a section on hardscaping for even more night-time enhancements, from light, fire, and water to arbors, pergolas, and trellises. You'll also find before and after photographs that show the dramatic impact of white garden designs on a home landscape. Perfect for discovering new and unique gardening ideas, this inspiring guide is a curation of flowers that truly shine at night!
Author Nina Koziol is an award-winning gardening expert, teacher, writer, presenter, contest judge, and more. Her work on moonlight gardens has been featured in the Chicago Tribune, Old-House Journal, and the Chicago Botanic Garden. From stand-alone backyard garden plots to walkway accents, patios, and decks, Nina Koziol covers all you need to consider when creating your own unique and illuminating outdoor space, whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener.
Explore exciting garden inspiration to try something new and different in your outdoor spaces, with White Gardens!
"Discover the magic of moonlit gardens with Nina Koziol's expert insights on creating enchanting spaces brimming with luminous flowers and foliage."
—Richard Hawke, director of ornamental plant research at Chicago Botanic Garden