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Scent

Some flowers emit a fragrance only after dusk. They have evolved to attract night-flying pollinators that navigate by scent. There are the delicate, fragrant flowers of jasmine, white roses, lilies and petunias to enjoy. And there’s the annual moonflower vine, clambering up an arbor or fence and twirling open its brilliant white blossoms as the sun sets.

The sounds at night also capture our attention more so than during the day. The soothing trickle of a fountain, the belllike notes of wind chimes, or the rustle of leaves allow clients to experience their garden in a totally different and captivating way.

By the summer solstice in June, many evening gardens are alive with magic and wonder. Fireflies slowly rise from beds, borders and lawns. Birdsong at dusk, the great chorus of insects serenading potential mates, the night sky, moths flitting amongst flowers—all help redirect our attention from the day’s hustle to some (continued on page 124)

(continued from page 122) thing ethereal and relaxing. After being stuck at home during the pandemic, many clients have come to really appreciate their outdoor spaces and want to use them at night.

The White Garden at Sissinghurst

Perhaps the most famous white garden is that of Vita Sackville-West, an English writer and gardener who, with her husband, diplomat and author Sir Harold Nicolson, lived at Sissinghurst Castle in Kent, England. In her weekly article for the Observer newspaper, Sackville-West told readers about her latest garden projects. In January 1950, she wrote of her plans for an evening garden:

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