Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Garden lighting Design

Enjoy your garden longer with outdoor lighting, enjoy your backyard or patio not only in the daylight hours but for twilight entertaining or for evening dining and relaxation. Garden lighting is necessary for pool safety and dining or cooking areas, but illumination for your flower beds, shrubbery, deck or patio adds to the beauty of your garden.

How do you plan to use your garden space? Do you need hardwired lighting with switch capability? Plan lights near pathways and dark areas. Decide if you will need bright lights on your patio, perhaps above a table where you will entertain. Use a flashlight at night and experiment with different locations.

Do you have a pond or water feature? Underwater lights add beautiful lighting and reflection. Solar lights are a great option since they don't need electricity.

Solar lights work in any season, even if they are covered by snow. Solar powered lights can be moved for a quick redesign any time of the year. Solar-powered garden up-lighting that displays flowering plants in the summer can be moved to highlight evergreens, seasonal decorations or other interesting areas of your garden during the fall and winter. Design your garden lighting plan with all seasons in mind.

Landscape lights are available in a wide range of styles and prices, and are available with professional installation from Designer Landscaping, in Bethlehem, PA.