Landscape lighting adds ambiance to your backyard as well as value to your home in many instances. Take a moment to check out our list of tips and suggestions for landscape lighting.

Hang String Lights

Bring some magic to your backyard paradise with string lights. They are easy to put up, and they add a decent amount of light to any yard.

Use Discrete Strip Lights

Strip lights can be discretely placed along flowerbeds or around the perimeter of your home. A soft light outlines key features in your yard while giving your outdoor spaces a contemporary look and feel.

Build a Fire Pit

These backyard features add a natural light source to your home. It’s a good idea if you prefer to create a comfy seating area for your exterior spaces so you can enjoy the outdoors in the evening and into the night.

Place Lights Around Plants

If you have plants you want to showcase, use lights to achieve this goal. Strategically place lights around your plants so the illumination is seen but the light source is hidden. These lights can be used in flowerbeds or along the edges of your landscape if you have plants as a border.

Use Lanterns

Lanterns can be placed on trees or near bushes on poles or sticks. Lanterns are available in a variety of styles and shapes.

Mimic the Moonlight

Place lights high up in the trees to mimic the glow of the moon. The actual moonlight only complements these lights. You’ll also be creating a nice atmosphere.

Embed Lights in Your Pavers

If you’ll be using pavers to create garden pathways, incorporate lights into the pavers to create a more natural illumination. You can do this with ground lights or lights that stick out along the sides.

Install Wall Lighting

What you’re doing here is creating a nice, warm atmosphere with lights along the walls of your home where you have your bushes and plants. Ambient wall lighting creates an inviting environment while bringing your landscape features to life even when the natural light is no more for the day.

Consider a Smart Approach to Landscape Lighting

With smart lighting, you can use your smartphone or other internet-connected device to control your landscape lighting. This means you can change your lighting colors or how the light appears, depending on how they are set up. You can also use your phone to turn on your landscape lights as you make your way home to treat yourself to a nicely illuminated yard, especially if you normally head back home after the sun has set.

Contact Burnett Electric in Reno, NV to learn more about our lighting services and related offerings.