Some may think that outdoor landscape lighting is as simple as selecting a few lighting fixtures and screwing a few bulbs in to place.
In reality outdoor landscape lighting offers more than basic illumination, and delivers many functions including showcasing your landscape.
When lights are placed outdoors, whether in a garden or in a covered area such as a porch, they are most commonly used for function.
What good is a big, beautiful back yard if you aren't able to see to enjoy it? With the right amount of lighting you are able to enjoy your outdoors whether it is day or night.
When designing your outdoor landscape lighting you want to make sure that they are specially positioned in such a way that it plays up the rustic or unusual textures of outdoor wall, roof, or flooring materials and make your outdoor area much more welcoming and practical for parties and other recreational events.
Know that most outdoor landscape lighting is not designed for people to read under, or do any other type of work that requires a lot of light.
If there is an area in which you need more light as an option then you can also install a strong spot light or movement detector light can help keep your home more secure by deterring potential predators away, both animal and humans.
You want to pay special attention to the areas in which your family and other guests are going to congregate such as the area surrounding your pool or gazebo.
Always pay the extra money for outdoor landscape lighting that is completely weatherproof and dust proof.
Go with a product that does not admit water from rain, plant watering, or chlorine swimming pool water.
Also stick with a product that is guaranteed to hold up against the dust and debris that is caused by the passing traffic.