No matter how perfectly planted your garden is, it’s not reaching its full potential without the right lighting. Taking the time to plan landscape lighting is a worthwhile project for any homeowner. By keeping these tips in mind, you’ll illuminate your garden and yard in a beautiful new way.

How to Light Your Yard

1. Frame Pathways

Placing landscape lighting along the pathways in your yard creates an aesthetically pleasing visual, and it also helps make the walkway safer and more secure. In general, dim, downward-facing options are well-suited for this task as they provide illumination without creating distracting glares.

2. Highlight Steps

Similar to lining pathways with landscape lighting, illuminating steps with lights will create a beautiful, safe property. Specialized lights that are recessed into the side of each step is an upscale installation option, but there’s also a DIY approach that can be a quick, short-term one. Nightlights or battery-powered lights placed in glass holders are easy to put together and can be moved around the steps.

3. Carefully Aim Lights

Great landscape lighting avoids light pollution from too many sources. Carefully aiming your lights is a simple way to avoid over-lighting the area. Instead of facing a light directly at a wall to illuminate it, aim it at the feature from a few feet away in a position that is almost parallel. The beam of light will wash across the face of the wall, providing a soft glow without showering the rest of the area.

If you’re looking to shed a little light on your yard, you don’t have to work on the project alone. The team at Arselli’s in Chillicothe, OH, has more than two decades of experience, and they’re ready to help pick the perfect landscape lighting for your space. From highlighting important features to improving pathways, the team will expertly choose and install lighting that will enhance your property. Visit the website for more information on the services available, or call (740) 755-8177 to speak with a friendly representative today.