Landscape lighting is important in varying degrees, hence the upsurge of lightings in many houses in the country. If you want to join the trend, then you must do it right. Below are 3 tips on how to use lighting on your landscape. 

1. Conclude the purpose of your landscape lighting

Before you illuminate you outdoors, ask yourself why you want it. Numerous reasons exist for why homeowners install landscape lighting and these reasons determine what type of lighting they use. If you’re concerned only about security, then using bright lighting would be appropriate. You should prioritize motion-sensing flood Lights that are powered by a 120-volt current. You can get fancy but not too fancy. You want lighting that would easily spot out an intruder or burglar. Also, security lighting should be placed in high places to brighten larger areas of your landscape. 

On the other hand, you can be flexible with Aesthetic lighting. Softer lights with varying colors can be used to evoke specific tastes. 

2. Plan the layout

After you must have concluded on the purpose of your landscape lighting, it is time to plan the landscape layout. At this stage, you could draw a sketch and highlight the important and vital areas or focal points that need lighting. For example, if your lighting is for accessibility, you could plan your layout around the pathways and deck. Lighting in these areas provides illumination for walks. 

3. Installing your lighting

A good plan can be ruined by the wrong installation. Hence, the need to install right. Make sure the lighting is facing the right directions and not disturbing your eyes or bothering your neighbors. Therefore, do not use bright lights in areas that are not needed. For example, avoid dimensional bright lighting on your fences and pathways. If you’re being security conscious, then use casings for your light bulbs.

Also, you do not want to pay just too much for your light bills. To make sure you don’t, patronize energy-efficient lighting. An example is the motion-sensing lights which only light up when someone is around. With this, you never have to worry about switches or forgetting to turn off your landscape lighting during the day. 

Whatever you choose to do with your landscape, make sure you follow health and safety guidelines. Misplaced wires could harm someone unfamiliar with your landscape layout. So, make sure you in all your planning, keep your safety and that of others in mind.