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Add elegance or create a special mood in your garden with lighting. Available in types and styles to suit any purpose or setting, outdoor lighting is a valuable addition to any home. Imagine enjoying a romantic dinner for two on your own patio, bathed is soft light. Install a series of floodlights where bright illumination is desired or use miniature spotlights to create a focal point of a special garden feature.
A wide variety of outdoor lighting choices are available. Recessed lighting allows for fixtures to be placed unobtrusively, flush with a wall or decking, or level with the ground. Uplights and downlights work well on flat vertical surfaces where stationary lighting is appropriate, such as home or garden walls, while adjustable spotlights can be strategically placed to call attention to trees or other plantings.
Ponds, fountains and other water features may especially benefit from lighting. Underwater lights are lovely in ponds or pools of any size and fountains take on a magical quality when properly lit. Combining water with lighting creates reflections or shimmering effects that are not achievable through any other means.
In addition to adding ambience, outdoor lighting also provides increased safety and security. To avoid trips and falls, well-lit steps and walkways are essential when it is dark. Adequate outdoor lighting is also a deterrent to crime. Appropriate for use in all weather, special fixtures are designed to be waterproof and withstand a broad range of temperatures. Take a stroll around the garden and consider which types of outdoor lighting might be right for your home.