Lighting your outdoor spaces allows you to enjoy your garden after the sun goes down. Besides adding beauty, the right outdoor lighting provides safety and security.
Decide what you want to light: the barbecue area, the garden, pathways, etc.
If your fixtures aren’t decorative, hide them behind bushes or shrubs.
Don’t over light and be considerate of your neighbors.
Mount lights up high to cast broad illumination over a wide area.
Position downlights close to the ground to highlight flowerbeds.
Aim lights upward to add drama to an interesting tree, statue or wall texture.
Cast attractive shadow patterns by installing soft lights up high in a tree.
Use underwater lighting in pools or at fountains to create interest.
Install automatic timers or motion sensors to save energy.
Talk to a professional. There are many more things to consider when lighting the outdoors.
