What’s the first thing you notice when you walk in a room? The lighting right? You instantly think it’s too dark or it’s too bright. So why wouldn’t you notice the same with landscaping? Quality lighting is noticeable when observing landscaping. Nothing showcases a beautiful home and landscape better than having it lit up by top of the line landscape lighting. And nothing compares to the quality of service and installation you get with Kiefer Landscaping.
Advantages Of Landscape Lighting
Lighting will give you more functionality of your space. Flood lights will illuminate large sections of your lawn giving you more usable space after dark. You can also add lights to the patio area for late night dining and entertaining.
Safety and security are two huge benefits of landscape lighting. Install deck and step lighting to avoid those stubbed toes and tripping over things. Outdoor lighting will lessen the possibility of burglary and vandalism. Having properly installed landscape lighting can enhance your landscape and keep you safe at the same time.
What Lightbulbs Are Best For Landscape Lighting?
Many options can be used in landscape lighting however we recommend LED lighting. Besides providing safety and security, LED landscape lights have been proven to be more cost effective than other options. They are also more eco-friendly and easy to use. Below is a complete list of benefits from LED landscape lights.
- Light bulbs do not need replaced as often.
- Proven to offer electricity savings of nearly 75% over traditional lighting.
- Fixtures are energy friendly using only 25% of electricity.
- Tested to last more than 20 times the life of regular bulbs.
- LED is more stable during power surges or fluctuations.
- LED lights do not have a filament so they are not as easily damaged as other bulbs.
- Low heat generation, reducing the chance of fire damage.
- Fixtures do not attract mosquitos.
- No chance of combustion during cool temps.
- Delivers a pure white light with no blue cast or yellow tint like other light sources.
Types Of Landscape Lights
- Path
- Deck
- Step
- Bollard
- Spotlight
- Flood
- Well
- Post Mount
- Hardscape
- Pond Lights
Using lighting in your landscape is obviously going to change the appearance. Lights will enhance different architectural features of your home and will also highlight features of your landscape that may go unnoticed during the day. Each type of light has a specific use and adds a unique look to your landscape. For example, a well light is used to highlight a specific feature in the landscape such as a tree or column. What makes these lights unique is that the fixture itself is partially hidden.
Path Lights – Allow light to inhibit space around walkways, landscapes, and gardens.
Accents/Spotlights – Showcase specific features of your landscape.
