Outdoor lighting is more than providing light for your yard; it provides safety, delineates the areas you want lit, and gives you more living space beyond the traditional 6 o’clock hour. At Be Green Lawn Care, we believe that an eco friendly garden lawn can create a jewel in your backyard with well lit garden. Instead, below are practical tips on how to get your garden lighting set up perfectly.
Explore Different Lighting Styles
Add variety and charm to your garden with diverse lighting types:
Start with Safety in Mind
Safety comes first, before you begin to create an outdoor lighting masterpiece. Light things up to give people the ability to see pathways, stairs, and ground that isn’t level to prevent incidents. A good choice are 300–400 lumen focused soft, not blinding staff or guests. While safety lighting doesn’t necessarily have to be functional, you can optimize style and functionality at the same time by using svelte fixtures.1
Plan Your Layout Early
A solid plan always starts with great lighting. Before plants or hardscaping features are installed, consider where your power sources will be needed. Lighting zones mapping out early will support you to light the significant areas economically and successfully.
Highlight Your Garden’s Star Features
In any garden, there are standout elements; a giant tree, a brilliant flower bed or one unusual sculpture. Spotlights or uplight features will help to draw attention to these features. Carefully placed accent lights will pull you in to notice details while a gentle wash of light will add some depth.
Budget Smartly
Typically save about 5% of your total landscaping budget for lighting. By investing in quality fixtures and a thought through plan for your outdoor space, you guarantee your smart design will keep your outdoor space usable and beautiful into the evening. It’s also an upgrade you’re going to love and enjoy for years to come.
Opt for Energy-Efficient LEDs
Outdoor lighting has changed the game with LED lights. Long lasting Energy efficient Most have a range of choices of tones. Warm yellow light will give a warm cozy ambiance while cooler tones will work fine for modern designs. They are also less discharge of heat, making them less dangerous to plants and animals.
Don’t Overdo It
Less is more when it comes to lighting. Excess light can make your yard feel harsh and unfriendly. Instead, work with contrast, leave some things in shadow to help the whole balance better. The growing dark-sky movement helps promote designs that reduce light pollution and energy consumption while also encouraging thoughtful lighting designs.
Use Lighting to Extend Your Living Space
Placing lighting properly makes your garden an extension of your home. Use it to highlight areas through your window that you can have a nice view from indoors (especially with colder months). Having an illuminated garden can help make your space feel larger and more welcoming year long.
Choose Durable, High-Quality Fixtures
For outdoor lights, durability is chief, because they’re exposed to harsh weather conditions. While brass fittings are maybe not the cheapest, they are a fantastic choice due to their resistant to corrosion and their timeless look. Powder coatings or electropolishing to black, bronze or nickel are possible options to blend seamlessly into your garden’s look.
Match Fixtures to Their Purpose
Every light serves a purpose. Guided paths and reduced trip hazards via horizontal lighting, and increased visibility and recognition of approaching visitors with vertical lighting. The s to place your lighting in a thoughtful manner so that it is both functional and flattering.
Add a Touch of Creativity
Take things beyond practical lighting while introducing playful factors. Add whimsy to your garden with hurricane lamps, LED orbs or fairy lights. See these decorative options to be unchanged focal points or set the mood for special occasions.
New Tip: Go Solar for Sustainability
Incorporate solar-powered lights to reduce your energy consumption. Modern solar lights are reliable, eco-friendly, and cost-effective, making them an excellent addition to your green lawn care strategy.2
Black Is Best for Concealment
When fixtures need to blend in, choose matte black or dark grey finishes. These colors help lights disappear into the landscape, ensuring the focus stays on the illumination rather than the hardware.
By carefully considering your garden’s unique features and needs, you can create a beautiful and functional lighting setup that transforms your outdoor space. Need help with your lawn or landscaping to complement your lighting? Contact Be Green Lawn Care for expert advice and services tailored to your yard.
Citations
- 4 Safety benefits of landscape lightning. (2023, February 22). Valley West Landscapes. https://www.valleywestlandscapes.com ↩︎
- Kushner, S. (2024, December 5). The pros and cons of solar landscape lights. Lawnstarter. https://www.lawnstarter.com/ ↩︎
