Landscape Lighting
Extend your outdoor living hours and enhance your property's beauty with professional landscape lighting.
Why Landscape Lighting Matters
Your landscape does not have to disappear when the sun goes down. Strategic lighting transforms your outdoor space after dark, making it usable, beautiful, and safer. Whether you want to entertain on your patio, highlight architectural features, or simply enjoy your yard in the evening, landscape lighting makes it happen.
Good lighting also improves security. Well-lit pathways prevent trips and falls. Illuminated entry areas deter unwanted visitors and make guests feel welcome. Motion-activated lights add an extra layer of protection around your home.
Beyond function, landscape lighting creates mood and atmosphere. Subtle uplighting on trees adds drama. Path lights guide visitors through your garden. Spotlights showcase specimen plants or water features. The right lighting design turns your landscape into an evening showpiece while making outdoor spaces more practical and enjoyable.
Types of Landscape Lighting
We use different lighting techniques to achieve different effects:
- •Path Lighting: Low lights along walkways, driveways, and garden paths provide safe navigation after dark. They also add visual interest and define space.
- •Uplighting: Fixtures placed at ground level shine up into trees, architectural features, or walls. This creates dramatic shadows and highlights interesting textures.
- •Downlighting: Lights mounted high in trees or on structures shine down, mimicking moonlight. This provides ambient lighting for outdoor living areas.
- •Spotlighting: Focused beams highlight specific features like sculpture, unique plants, or water features. These become focal points in your nighttime landscape.
- •Well Lights: Recessed fixtures installed in the ground provide uplighting without visible hardware during the day. Great for formal landscapes.
- •Deck and Step Lighting: Low-profile fixtures on stairs, railings, and deck surfaces ensure safety while creating ambiance.
Most lighting designs combine several techniques. We layer different types of lighting to create depth and interest while ensuring adequate illumination for safety and function.
Why We Use LED Lighting
We exclusively install LED landscape lighting for several compelling reasons. LEDs use about 75 percent less energy than traditional halogen bulbs. This means lower electricity bills and reduced environmental impact.
LED bulbs last 25 to 50 times longer than halogen bulbs. You might replace a halogen bulb every year or two. An LED bulb can last 15 to 20 years. This means virtually no maintenance once your system is installed.
LEDs also produce less heat, making them safer around plants and in tight spaces. They offer better color rendering, showing your landscape in more natural, attractive light. And they are compatible with smart controls and dimming, giving you more flexibility in how you use your lighting.
Our Lighting Design Process
Great landscape lighting starts with thoughtful design. We visit your property after dark to understand how it looks and feels at night. We note which areas you use, which features deserve highlighting, and where better illumination would improve safety or function.
Then we create a lighting plan that balances aesthetics, function, and budget. We position each fixture carefully to achieve the desired effect while minimizing glare and light pollution. We also plan wire runs and transformer locations to ensure reliable operation and easy maintenance.
During installation, we run low-voltage wiring underground and position fixtures precisely. After installation, we adjust each light to perfect the angles and coverage. The result is a system that looks amazing, works reliably, and integrates seamlessly with your overall landscape design.
Ready to Light Up Your Landscape?
Let's create a lighting design that transforms your outdoor space. Contact us for a consultation and estimate.
Call Us: (626) 517-0156