How to Illuminate Your Garden
Looking to illuminate your garden? The days are getting shorter, but this does mean that you can no longer enjoy spending time in your backyard. Illuminating the garden allows you to enjoy spending more time outside, plus it can create a cozy and whimsical feel in your outdoor space that is hard to beat. Keep reading to discover ways to use lighting in different parts of the garden.
When you’re installing a new log cabin, you should make sure that the way through the garden is lit up so that you can see where it is. The lighting should be on point for the cabin, too! Log cabins are great for guests and have people sleep over, but there are so many things you could do with the space if you have one of those in your garden too.
Choosing the Lights
First, you should take the time to find the right type of lighting. You need to consider if you want decorative lighting to create ambiance and mood or strictly functional (or both!). Another key consideration is the power source; electrical lighting has some benefits, but you should consider solar-powered outdoor lighting. Not only will solar lights reduce your environmental impact, but they will also keep your bills down. Additionally, solar lights do not need any wiring, so they are easier to use outdoors and use light sensors to turn on at the right time.
How to Light a Small Garden
Many people have small gardens – if this is you, then you want to get the right balance to avoid an overly bright garden. With a small space, you can get away with just a few fluorescent lights in the corners of the garden and wall lamps and/or LED lights to cover any dark areas.
How to Light a Path
It is important to light a pathway for safety purposes, but it can also look magical and set the right atmosphere in your garden. Lampposts are a good option, but you do not need a long line and could get away with posts at each corner. Instead, you should consider small LED or solar lights that are short but strong enough to illuminate the width of the path.
How to Light a Patio
If you have a patio, you want to make sure that this space is properly illuminated, as this is where you will be spending most of your time. Porch lights are ideal for those, and you can also use lampposts at the other end of the patio to illuminate the space. You could then use decorative lighting such as outdoor string lights and/or candles to create a nice atmosphere, which will make your patio a nice place to spend time, whether enjoying peace and quiet or socializing with friends.
Illuminating your garden allows you to enjoy spending more time in the backyard, plus it can also help to create a special ambiance that will make your garden an even more enjoyable place to spend time. Illuminating the garden is challenging, though, especially when you consider that there are so many different types of lighting to consider. The information in this post should help you to make smart decisions to create a garden that is elegant, practical, and stylish.
