Landscape lighting or garden lighting is outdoor lighting of private gardens, homes, private and public buildings and public gardens. Application of this form of landscape lighting does serve a dual purpose, one of enhancing the appearance of the house or property and another of providing a degree of security.
LED landscape lighting is an excellent way to be eco-friendly and is also an inexpensive way to create your landscape design. Spotlights that are placed in strategic locations provide a desired level of security. There are many light styles designed to light walks and pathways. Specialty lights to show plants and shrubbery that enhances a landscaped area. Different lights, designed to fit into the structure and design of patios and decks are available.
We at Big Bend Landscaping Inc. have the expertise needed to meet this dual demand. At the time of planning your landscaping project or working with an existing installation, the desired areas for light installation is determined. The arrangement of where and what kind of lights should be installed to present the best appearance and perform the desired function of area aesthetics and security are mapped out.
Here are some of the important things to consider when selecting lights for your planned landscape lighting project. Determine your goals and how you can achieve them with the correct selection of the lights.
- Security – motion detector lights that turn on when some motion is detected in the vicinity of the light. The motion could be of a human or animal making this system very valuable. Fixed lights that are always turned on or able to be turned on or off at will can also serve as a deterrent for any unwanted intruders.
- Fixed Area Lights – lights such areas as a porch, patio or swimming pool or pond. These are bright lights that illuminate a broad area.
- Access lights – lighting walkways, driveways or paths marking route.
- Broad area lights – lights for lighting a full backyard or a specific large area.
- Accent lighting – lights that would highlight a specific area or item such as a tree, a statue, a water fall or fountain. These lights could also be embedded in bushes and planted areas.
There are many styles and types of lights available today. Here are just a few of the most popular:
- Low voltage LED lights that are long lasting, do not heat up, low cost and conserve energy.
- Solar powered, cost effective and eliminates the need to string power lines.
- Standard electric powered lights, used where needed.
- Flood and security Lights, used in areas where security is a concern.
- String lights, enhance any roofed area or for a pool patio.
- Landscape lights, designed to be embedded in planted areas to highlight the plantings.
- Porch and patio lights, specially designed to fit flush with walls or steps creating a safe walk way.
- Post lights give that old time look to a driveway entrance or walkway.
- Torches, gas or electric are great around pool areas.
- Motion detector lights. Lite when a human or animal is in the area. Good for security.
We work with our clients to establish the variety of lights that will achieve the desired effect and enhance the landscaped area. Solar powered lights and low voltage lights are very popular since they a effective and cost efficient.
Let us assist you in the selection of lights that what would be best to meet your landscape design.