Lanterns evoke memories of days gone by before the invention of electricity. Outdoor lantern lighting is a beautiful way to incorporate this lighting into an outdoor lighting plan. For many years outdoor lanterns were hard to incorporate into an outdoor lighting plan because they rusted in the rain. However, technology and newer inventions in compounds [...]

Designing landscape plans includes more than designing flowerbeds and water features, an outdoor landscape lighting plan is the accent that brings everything together. Landscape lighting brings the home and lawn to life at night and extends the home’s livable area from inside the house to the outside areas. Outdoor landscape lighting plans can be as [...]

One of the easiest ways to incorporate lighting into the landscape is through the addition of a solar outdoor light system. These lights gather their power during the day and use that power to light up the night. Solar lighting systems have become more affordable to purchase and many can be installed by the homeowner [...]

Homeowners who are planning their outdoor lighting system often turn to light-emitting diode or LED garden lights because of their longevity. LED lights typically last up to 40,000 lamp hours, which can equate to 20 years in some cases. These lights also use less energy than other light bulbs. One of the best uses of [...]

Designing a landscape lighting plan for a new or existing home can be a daunting task for some people. Without the help of a professional landscape architect the placement of lights to create dramatic effects is simply not worth the time involved for the layperson. However, the use of outdoor patio lights is a simple [...]

Traditional landscape lighting plans nearly always incorporate an outdoor light post into the design. The light post is one of the earliest forms of outdoor lighting to be used and can be traced back to days of lighting with fire and lanterns. The post was simply the easiest place to hang the lantern or attach [...]

Lighting the outdoor living areas has been a trend for many years and continues to grow in popularity. There are lighting plans that are designed to be year round and create extended living space for the homeowner. Then, there are those who choose to use outdoor decorative lighting only for special occasions and holidays. These [...]

Creating a beautiful outdoor living space is more economical when a solar garden lighting plan is designed. This type of plan eliminates the need for costly monthly power bills that can break the family budget. Additionally, solar garden lights are typically easier to install than electrical outdoor lights due to not needing the assistance of [...]

Creating stunning visual effects with a landscape light plan has become as popular as designing a stunning flower garden. This trend in outdoor design has grown tremendously over the past few years and is a dramatic landscape tool that many homeowners are choosing to install as they plan their house or even as a home [...]

Enhancing the outdoor garden area with lighting doesn’t have to include increasing the monthly power bill budget. The addition of a solar garden light system will provide the lighting desired without affecting the monthly utility bills. Installing an outdoor lighting system that is solar powered does more than save money, it also preserves natural resources [...]