{"id":11358,"date":"2022-08-05T19:39:19","date_gmt":"2022-08-05T19:39:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/?p=11358"},"modified":"2022-08-05T19:39:22","modified_gmt":"2022-08-05T19:39:22","slug":"how-to-create-a-goth-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-goth-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Goth Garden"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re looking to design a yard that\u2019ll be right at home in one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-worst-cities-for-vampires\/\">best cities for vampires<\/a>, a gothic garden is the perfect way to bring your personality into your landscape. It\u2019s easy to learn how to build a goth garden by incorporating Victorian influences and dramatic plants to create a gothic paradise.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-a7723871-03cb-4f6b-bc53-327a82ef5f17\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\">In this article:<\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-goth-garden\/#0-what-is-a-goth-garden\" style=\"\">What is a goth garden?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-goth-garden\/#1-how-to-create-a-goth-garden\" style=\"\">How to create a goth garden<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-goth-garden\/#2-use-spooky-plants\" style=\"\">Use spooky plants<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-goth-garden\/#3-add-an-herbalist-touch-with-edible-plants\" style=\"\">Add edible plants<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-goth-garden\/#4-bring-nocturnal-interest-with-a-moon-garden\" style=\"\">Build a moon garden<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-goth-garden\/#5-incorporate-victorian-decor\" style=\"\">Incorporate Victorian decor<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-goth-garden\/#6-invite-nighttime-guests-with-bat-houses\" style=\"\">Invite nighttime guests with bat houses<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-what-is-a-goth-garden\"><span id=\"what-is-a-goth-garden\">What is a goth garden?<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Modern-day goth gardens are inspired by Victorian gothic gardens, a design trend that emphasized themes of death and romanticism. Today, these positively ghoulish gardens create a unique aesthetic with antique influences and striking flowers.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Goth gardens may be spooky, but they\u2019re usually more of a year-round landscaping centerpiece than a Halloween decoration scheme.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-how-to-create-a-goth-garden\"><span id=\"how-to-create-a-goth-garden\">How to create a goth garden<\/span><\/h2>    <div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_goth3.jpg\" alt=\"Create goth garden\" class=\"wp-image-11367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_goth3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_goth3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_goth3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_goth3-610x406.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/chrislo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chrislofotos<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/wooden-gothic-style-bench-english-country-17973931\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Goth gardens combine plants, hardscaping, and even local wildlife to create a spooky ambiance. These garden ideas will create the perfect ambiance in your gothic garden.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-use-spooky-plants\"><span id=\"use-spooky-plants\">Use spooky plants<\/span><\/h3>    <div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_goth2.jpg\" alt=\"Spooky plants\" class=\"wp-image-11363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_goth2.jpg 350w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_goth2-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.istockphoto.com\/portfolio\/OlgaMazyarkina?mediatype=photography\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Olga Mazyarkina<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.istockphoto.com\/photo\/black-flowers-gothic-tulips-dark-purple-plants-close-up-vertical-image-gm1392106419-448464671?phrase=goth%20garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The perfect goth garden mix has to be full of black plants and dark foliage. Dahlias, tulips, and evergreen <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/topic-areas\/yard-garden\/hellebores\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hellebores<\/a> come in shades of deep purple, red, black, and white, a perfect color palette for a gothic setting. The striking blooms of deep red <a href=\"https:\/\/hort.extension.wisc.edu\/articles\/bleeding-heart-dicentra-spectabilis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bleeding hearts<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/parkseed.com\/dracula-cockscomb-seeds\/p\/51113-PK-P1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dracula celosia<\/a> are a unique centerpiece, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usbg.gov\/cultivating-carnivorous-plants#:~:text=Popular%20carnivorous%20plants%20by%20genera,)%20and%20Utricularia%20(bladderworts).\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">carnivorous plants<\/a> add function and fear.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for a ground cover that\u2019s a little more goth than plain old grass? <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umd.edu\/resource\/moss-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Moss<\/a> provides a low-maintenance lawn with an eerie flair, while <a href=\"https:\/\/plants.ces.ncsu.edu\/plants\/phlox-subulata\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creeping phlox<\/a> will coat your landscape in bone-white flowers.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may thrive by the light of the moon, but for your goth garden to thrive, you\u2019ll need plants that suit your lawn\u2019s light conditions. Bleeding hearts and hellebores love the shade, while Dracula celosia will only turn blood-red in full sun. Try <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/guide-to-landscaping-a-north-facing-yard\/#:~:text=Try%20photographing%20your%20yard%20from%20the%20same%20angle%20at%20different%20times%20of%20day%20to%20get%20a%20picture%20%E2%80%93%20literally%20%E2%80%93%20of%20how%20the%20sun%20travels%20across%20your%20yard.%20This%20will%20help%20you%20locate%20your%20sunny%20and%20shady%20areas%20and%20choose%20the%20appropriate%20plants%20for%20those%20areas.\">mapping the sunlight<\/a> in your yard to determine what the best options are for your goth garden.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-add-an-herbalist-touch-with-edible-plants\"><span id=\"add-an-herbalist-touch-with-edible-plants\">Add an herbalist touch with edible plants<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Goth gardens often feature elements of <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/what-is-a-cottage-garden\/\">cottage gardens<\/a> \u2013 particularly an emphasis on <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-herbs-edible-garden\/\">edible plants<\/a> for snacking, soothing sickness, or spellcasting. <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.sdstate.edu\/growing-hollyhocks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hollyhocks<\/a> come in gorgeously gothic black and purple and have historically been brewed into an anti-inflammatory tea, while delicate dark pansies can be candied or eaten straight off the stem.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-bring-nocturnal-interest-with-a-moon-garden\"><span id=\"bring-nocturnal-interest-with-a-moon-garden\">Bring nocturnal interest with a moon garden<\/span><\/h3>    <div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_night_garden_img_1091_14614965813.jpg\" alt=\"Moon garden\" class=\"wp-image-11371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_night_garden_img_1091_14614965813.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_night_garden_img_1091_14614965813-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_night_garden_img_1091_14614965813-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_night_garden_img_1091_14614965813-610x342.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Night_Garden_IMG_1091_(14614965813).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wikimedia<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/Category:CC-BY-SA-2.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC-BY-SA-2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why create a goth garden if there won\u2019t be anything blooming during your moody midnight strolls? A <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-moon-garden\/\">moon garden<\/a> adds a luminous touch to your goth garden design with nighttime blooms and white flowers. Classic petunias add an elegant flair, while moonflowers will bask in the moonlight.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moon gardens will also attract spooky <a href=\"https:\/\/aaes.uada.edu\/news\/night-pollinator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nocturnal pollinators<\/a> like moths and bats, who have recently been found to play a vital role in the garden after honeybees and butterflies have gone to bed. Plant flowers that release their scent in the evening to draw them in.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-incorporate-victorian-decor\"><span id=\"incorporate-victorian-decor\">Incorporate Victorian decor<\/span><\/h3>    <div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_goth4.jpg\" alt=\"Incorporate Victorian decor\" class=\"wp-image-11365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_goth4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_goth4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_goth4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_goth4-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_goth4-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/Anette+Slot+Larsen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anette Slot Larsen<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/guardian-gargoyle-garden-edinburgh-scotland-1397256374\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pay homage to your goth garden\u2019s Victorian inspiration with hardscaping accents like wrought iron arches and trellises with climbing vines. Fantasy-inspired statuary accents like gnomes, gargoyles, and miniature fairy gardens help create a gothic ambiance.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-invite-nighttime-guests-with-bat-houses\"><span id=\"invite-nighttime-guests-with-bat-houses\">Invite nighttime guests with bat houses<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No goth garden is complete without a few bats in the belfry. <a href=\"https:\/\/njaes.rutgers.edu\/fs1269\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bat houses<\/a> are a great addition, coming in styles that range from naturalistic wood to tiny Victorian homes. As a plus, providing shelter to bats is great for local conservation efforts, and they\u2019ll help take care of pesky mosquitoes \u2013 bloodsuckers that, unlike Dracula, you won\u2019t want to see in your yard.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To install a bat house, choose a high spot at least twelve feet high and twenty feet away from obstacles like buildings or trees. Mounting your bat house on a pole or the side of a building is best, as setting it up in a tree can attract predators like owls and keep the house from getting the warmth it needs during the day.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An area with 6-8 hours of sunlight will help your bats stay warm and protect their young during the day. Try mounting two back-to-back, with one facing north and one facing south, to minimize temperature fluctuations.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-landscaping-that%E2%80%99s-right-for-you\"><span id=\"landscaping-thats-right-for-you\">Landscaping that\u2019s right for you<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Goth gardens are just one of the many ways you can make your yard feel like you. Whether you\u2019re looking for full Victorian glamour or a naturalistic feel, our <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/\"><em>landscaping pros<\/em><\/a><em> are available at just a call or click to help you on your way to the goth garden of your dreams \u2013 or your nightmares!<\/em><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.istockphoto.com\/portfolio\/LeeYiuTung?mediatype=photography\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LeeYiuTung<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.istockphoto.com\/photo\/pavilion-in-garden-gm516843698-89182475?phrase=victorian%20garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re looking to design a yard that\u2019ll be right at home in one of our best cities for vampires, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":47,"featured_media":11362,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[297],"tags":[132],"class_list":["post-11358","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gardening","tag-gardening"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_1hero_image_goth_garden.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Annie Parnell","author_link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/author\/annie-parnell\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11358","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/47"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11358"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11358\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11362"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11358"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11358"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11358"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}