Outdoor Lighting

 Landscape Lighting Has Evolved A Long Way

Low voltage lighting starts with a "transformer" that converts high voltage household current to "low" 12 volt current which is delivered to light fixtures in the garden via direct burial cable. Consequently, the electrical current in the garden is so safe that neither you nor your dog can be electrocuted even if you chew on the cable when the lights are on.

Most of the systems we install include timers which enable you to choose the times the lights come on and off automatically. Recently, however, we have been installing more and more dual purpose systems in which part of the system is timed and part is switched.

For instance, your yard may include a barbecue and outdoor eating area for which you want specific lighting only when you use it. We have wonderful new low voltage lights that are individually switched and designed to be mounted on the barbecue counter top. We can install overhead switched low voltage lights to illuminate the eating area. We even can design systems that can layers of light to garden areas: tree lights could come on automatically while path lights are switched on manually when you want to walk in the garden. One client who entertains frequently wanted a "wow" effect so we designed a three layer switched system in which he could add layer upon layer of light as he activated the switches.

Systems can be split for other reasons. At my own home, for instance, I want to fly an American Flag off the garage but, being forgetful, the flag spent too much time not flying or too many nights not stowed. Since it is legal the flag 24 hours if it is illuminated at night, I set up a one spot light system that shines on the Flag beginning at dusk and ending at dawn while my garden lights turn off when I do at about 10 PM.

On the other hand, security might be an issue for you and landscape lighting can keep vulnerable areas of your property illuminated all night for less cost than high voltage lights.

The most important aspect of landscape lighting is the dimension of beauty it brings to your home at night. Trees can be lit up from below to show there structure or the areas beneath trees can be bathed with a moonlit effect from above. Individual plants, garden ornaments, architectural on your house can be highlighted. Steps can be lit for safety, pathways for navigation. Shadows can be created on walls, or shadowy areas illuminated.

The light fixtures themselves can add interest. Choice will depend on individual taste. I personally prefer path lights with glass globes that cast ambient light in an area. Others prefer path lights that cast pools of light beneath them to highlight the of stone, gravel or plants. Styles can range from traditional to craftsman to contemporary. Finishes include verde, brass, bronze, copper, gun metal, rusty and more.

Whatever requirements you have, we can design and install low voltage lighting systems that will…. well….light up your garden life.

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