Choosing Garden Lighting for Your Plants

Garden lights can be great for adding some details to a garden or for creating a sense of security for a home. They come in several different varieties and at affordable prices. A session with a consultant is not necessary with a do-it-yourself mentality and a little inspiration from a visit to a home improvement store.

There are several things to consider when choosing garden lights. The most important factors are safety and security. The lights need to be clear and bright enough to light walkways at night. Time in the garden can be extended, too, with the right lighting. Also, garden lights can increase the overall security of a home because intruders are more likely to stay away from lit places. After considering that, the choice of lights are purely aesthetic. Be sure to avoid over-lighting and save colored lighting for special occasions. Spotlights are great for accentuating specific features of a garden but can be bad for eyes at night if they are used to light walkways. LED lights are great overall because of they have longer lives and they use less energy.

Regardless of whether the garden lights will be solely for atmospheric or functional purposes or both, choosing the right lights can be fun and easy.