A garden does not have to clock out when the sun disappears. With a few smart additions, the same patch of soil that produces tomatoes, flowers, herbs, and leafy greens during the day can become a comfortable place to relax, entertain, cook, or simply enjoy the cooler evening air.
The trick involves designing for nighttime instead of treating darkness as an inconvenient interruption. A garden can offer a completely different experience after sunset, especially when fragrant flowers become more noticeable, pathways become easier to navigate, and a little lighting turns familiar plants into something that looks almost theatrical.
