Garden Lighting Adds Inexpensive Beauty

For the homeowner that desires to maximize the enjoyment of their garden no matter the time of day, lighting is not only a necessary but mandatory enhancement.  In today's hustle and bustle society when time is a commodity of more value than money, evenings are the only time many of us are able to just sit, relax, have a nice cool drink and enjoy that garden we work so hard to grow.  Adequate garden lighting is a must for not only the enjoyment of your garden after night fall, but for the safety of your family and guests as well.  You do not want to wander the garden without proper outdoor lighting as you could possibly trip and fall injuring yourself or damaging some treasured garden feature.

Many backyard landscapes today are meant to provide entertainment for family, as well as friends since our busy lifestyle does not always allow a weekend get away.  Thus many homes are professionally landscaped and equipped with backyard swimming pools meant to be enjoyed long after the sun has set.  Without proper garden lighting, those special features on which you spent so much money to install and time to maintain will appear as a dull shadow in the moon light.  A swimming pool provides a great opportunity for the reflection of lighting into your backyard landscape.

When considering a lighting plan for your garden, keep in mind you are not looking to provide a place for wayward aircraft to land.  Keep your lighting in the garden area more quaint and subtle in order to set a mood of calm and maybe even romance.  While some function areas such as the cooking and food prep areas will require lighting that is somewhat brighter, most of your garden lighting will provide just enough illumination to provide for the safe movement around the grounds and highlighting of special features.

While lighting your garden for safety and security is a necessary thing that you should address.  Remember that you are also wanting to highlight unique architectural and natural features of your landscape as well as maybe a specimen tree that truly stands out in your yard.  Also, as you devise your garden lighting plan, keep in mind that you do not have to keep things entirely serious.  Consider adding some character to your garden with whimsical lighting such as cartoon characters, chili peppers or any type fixture that tickles your fancy.  Your lawn is an open palette that provides you with the opportunity to have fun and show the uniqueness of your personal taste as you carry out the lighting plan of your dreams.