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Intermediate15 min
Lighting Design for Landscapes
Low-voltage lighting, path lights, accent spots, security lighting - extend your landscape into the evening.
“Good landscape lighting doesn't make you notice the lights. It makes you notice the trees. Bad lighting makes you notice the lights.”
What you'll learn
Low-voltage systemsPath lightsAccent/uplightsSecurity lightingSmart controls
Low-voltage (12V) is standard for residential landscape lighting. Safer and easier to install than line voltage. Transformer converts 120V to 12V. Install timer or photocell for automatic on/off.
Uplighting: place fixtures at base of trees pointing up at 30-45 degree angle. Downlighting: mount in trees pointing down for moonlight effect. Path lights: 10-15 ft apart along walkways.