This past weekend we ran a landscape lighting workshop featuring design and installation insights, and according to feedback provided the many attendees I would like to report it was a great success. The workshop began with an overview of how landscape lighting enhances the beauty of your property and makes your home safer and more secure. Landscape lighting is also an investment that adds value to your home.

For those whom were unable to attend here are a few highlights I would like to share with you....

Low-level path lights, which spread circular patterns of light, will brighten your walkway, while highlighting nearby flower beds, shrubs, and ground cover.

Romance your patio or deck with some low light level step or deck lights. This will also allow some safety while going up and down stairs.

If you have a particular flower bed, small shrub, or possibly a statue you would like to incorporate into your design, add some area lights to enhance that particular area.

Make your home stand out by grazing the surface. This is accomplished by adding some low voltage well lights which are placed in close proximity to the home, allowing the light to graze itself up the exterior of your home. Don't forget to use those larger well lights to accent large trees in the area.

Some low voltage directional lights can be used to enhance small to medium size trees and bushes. There are several ways to accomplish a great look. My favorite is called cross lighting, which means to illuminate a tree, statue, or cluster of bushes, from two or more sides to cross the beam spread.  This creates a rather stunning three dimensional look.

Remember it is important not to overdo your outdoor look. Make it dramatic, not over kill. Incorporate area, path, walkway, directional, and well lights for that fantastic dramatic three dimensional look.

For all of you that were out enjoying the lovely weather and could not partake in the exciting world of landscape lighting, feel free to contact me at 1800-922-1469 ext 301 for some tips or help setting up an exquisite design.