Container Garden Guide

In this era of do-it-yourself home improvement, landscaping has also caught on. To show off your work at night, a plethora of lights are now available which make choosing, another project. To initiate your quest, you’ll want to ask yourself some basic questions.

The first that comes to mind is if you would like electric or solar lighting. Electric lights do not consume significant electricity and are brighter than solar. They should be used where solar lights do not function. In contrast, solar powered lights use no electricity and for the environmentally conscious, this is very important. Ideal conditions are sunny regions and areas of landscaping with direct sunlight. These types of lights are equipped with solar panels which collect solar energy during the day and used at night.

Deciding what areas of your landscape need lighting comes next. Electric and solar lights both offer illumination that outlines walkways, special features of your home, and landscape elements.

For brighter lighting that illuminates driveways, offers direction to walkways, makes special feature shine and/or lights your front porch, spotlights are the way to go. It is recommended to position these at dusk or when it is dark to aim your lighting exactly where you’d like. This type of lighting is similar to that used on front porches mounted on a pole.

There are specialized lights for walkways too that come with shields that cast light onto the walkway, instead of blinding guests trying to find your front door. Most malibu lighting comes with a light sensor turning them on automatically at night and shutting them off at sunrise. If you prefer, you can also connect your lights to a timer. Both of these options help conserve energy.

Knowing what your looking for when you go shopping, like with any purchase, will help you determine what you need or what’s best left at the store. You’ll be thankful you did once you hit the outdoor lighting aisle and see the range of lights available.

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