Moon Gardening is a practice that involves planting and caring for plants according to the phases of the moon. Gardeners believe that the moon's gravitational pull affects soil moisture and plant growth, similar to its influence on ocean tides. During the new moon and waxing moon phases, it is thought to be an ideal time for planting seeds and nurturing plants, as energy is believed to be rising. Conversely, the waning moon is often seen as a time for harvesting and pruning, as energy is thought to be decreasing, which may help in reducing plant stress.