About Landscape Lighting

After working so hard to make your landscaping look beautiful, why not add landscape lighting so you can enjoy it at night, too.  Landscape lighting is a great way to add a soft glow to your yard, spotlight certain areas and even add functional lighting to high-traffic areas, such as a driveway or patio. Among the most popular type of lighting are solar lights, accent lights, spotlights and hanging lanterns.

Solar Landscape Lights 
This is the most popular choice of lighting because it is easy to use and because it have no cords, so the placement is not restricted. Solar lights can be used to add a soft glow to flower beds, for lighting along sidewalks and can also be mounted on stakes or purchased on long poles, similar to gas lights, that will add light to a large area.

Accent Lighting 
These type of landscape lights are brighter than solar lights and often used in flower beds or to highlight specific objects. These lights have a hood on them which create a wide-angled light. Place them close to an item for a bright light and further away for a softer light.

Spotlights 
This is the brightest choice available for landscape lighting and it is often used for safety, as well as for viewing your landscape at night. Spotlights create a bright white light and are often used to create a focal point in your yard or on your home. Popular placement for spotlights includes directed at the front door of a home and at a patio or gazebo. The curved eyebrow shade on spotlights creates a direct light that does not fade out to the sides.

Hanging Lanterns 
This type of landscape lighting is popular because the lanterns can be purchased in different colors, finishes, sizes and shapes. They come with a long pole which also is available in different colors and shapes. They provide a soft light that covers a large area. People often place them along pathways to create an old world charm. This type of lighting matches well with any decor.