Landscape Lighting

Landscape lighting is a comprehensive outdoor illumination discipline that encompasses the strategic placement of various fixture types to highlight architectural features, specimen trees, garden beds, water features, and hardscaping elements after dark. Unlike simple path lighting, a true landscape lighting design creates a layered composition of light that transforms the nighttime garden into an entirely different experience from its daytime appearance—often more dramatic and emotionally compelling. A well-designed landscape lighting plan employs multiple techniques: uplighting to dramatize tree canopies and architectural columns, downlighting to simulate moonlight filtering through branches, wall washing to illuminate textured surfaces, silhouetting to create dramatic outlines against lit backgrounds, and accent lighting to spotlight specific focal points. Professional installations typically use low-voltage 12V systems with LED fixtures, programmable transformers, and smart home integration for automated schedules and dimming control. The investment in professional landscape lighting consistently ranks among the highest-return exterior improvements for property value.