Landscape Lighting Design

Professional landscape lighting enhances beauty, safety, and property value.

Techniques

Uplighting: Ground-level, aimed up. Trees, sculptures.

Downlighting: Mounted high, aimed down. Patios, walkways.

Path: Low fixtures lining paths. Space 8-10ft apart.

Silhouetting: Behind object, creates shadows.

Grazing: Close to surface, accentuates texture.

Fixture Types

• Spotlights: Narrow beam (15-30°)
• Floodlights: Wide beam (60-120°)
• Well Lights: In-ground, flush
• Bollards: Freestanding posts
• String Lights: Overhead ambiance
• Step Lights: Recessed in stairs

Design Principles

1. Focal Points: 3-5 key features
2. Layering: Ambient + task + accent
3. Balance: Even distribution
4. Color Temp: 2700K-3000K residential
5. Dark Sky: Shielded, downward

Power Options

Low Voltage: 12V/24V, safe, DIY

Line Voltage: 120V, large properties

Solar: No wiring, eco-friendly

Tips

• Transformers near GFCI outlet
• Cable burial 6 inches deep
• Waterproof connectors
• Add timers/photocells