Landscape Lighting Services

Why Professional Landscape Lighting Installation Delivers Better Results

Our installation process is personalized. When we map out your property, we look at key features like pathways and garden beds to create a thoughtful lighting plan. We focus on strategic placement to ensure walkways and focal points are highlighted and dark corners are addressed to improve security.

We also use high-quality, durable fixtures with a voltage that allows flexibility in the layout and design to achieve your desired lighting effects. For instance, uplighting can emphasize the height of your trees, while path lights provide both safety and a welcoming ambiance.

Our professional landscape lighting installation also:

• Ensures even light distribution across your landscape
• Reduces glare with proper fixture selection and positioning
• Prevents over-lighting that can detract from the overall ambiance
• Protects wiring and connections from environmental damage

Does Landscape Lighting Wire Need To Be Buried?

While it's not always mandatory, burying landscape lighting wires is highly recommended for both safety and aesthetic reasons. Buried wires are protected from damage caused by lawn equipment, animals, and the weather, reducing the risk of electrical hazards or the need for costly repairs. Additionally, burying the wires ensures that they won't detract from the beauty of your landscape design, providing a cleaner, more polished look.

If you're not ready to bury the wires, we can use protective conduit or cable covers for added safety. It's also essential to use outdoor-rated cables that are designed to withstand moisture, UV rays, and temperature fluctuations. Burying your wires, however, remains the safest and most visually appealing option for a long-lasting landscape lighting installation.

Where’s the Best Place for Landscape Lights?

Certain design conventions can guide effective placement, like having lights pool gently on pathways or feature areas rather than flooding them with harsh brightness. This might involve placing low fixtures along garden beds to create soft illumination that enhances texture without overpowering the space.

Your personal preferences are also important. You might prioritize lighting for your patio or deck or choose to emphasize unique features like a fountain or a garden bed. The best placement should align with your vision and goals for the space, which can include a combination of functional and decorative.

Copper Creek Landscape: Custom Landscape Design

Lighting is an essential aspect of your landscape design. We ensure it complements your property's natural and architectural features while enhancing safety and usability.

Look to our custom lighting and landscape design for:

• Comprehensive property assessment and consultations
• Custom lighting designs tailored to your landscape
• Integration of lighting with hardscaping and planting
• Selection of durable, energy-efficient fixtures
• Strategic placement for aesthetics and functionality
• Installation by experienced professionals

How Landscape Lighting Can Protect Your Property

Your home only stands to benefit from the security measures you can implement with landscape lighting. It’s one of the most effective ways to enhance your property’s security while also boosting its curb appeal. Properly placed lights around your yard, driveway, and entryways can help deter potential intruders by eliminating dark areas where they might hide. Criminals are less likely to target well-lit properties because they prefer to operate in the shadows, where they are less visible to neighbors or security cameras.

Landscape lighting also improves your ability to monitor your property. By highlighting key areas like walkways, gates, and fences, you create a well-lit perimeter that makes it easier to spot anything unusual. Lighting can also draw attention to security features such as cameras or motion detectors, making them more effective.

How Do You Choose the Right Type of Garden Lights?

Similar to placement logic, choosing the right type of garden lights depends on the layout of your space and the features you want to emphasize. The size and shape of your garden and the amount of natural and ambient light play a role in determining what type of lighting works best.

Each type of garden light has its benefits and uses. Some lights are better suited for highlighting architectural details or specific plants, while others are ideal for ensuring pathways are safe and accessible. During a consultation, we can discuss your preferences to determine which type works best.

Uplighting vs. Downlighting: Which Do You Need?

Choosing between uplighting and downlighting can dramatically change the atmosphere and functionality of your outdoor space.

Uplighting

Uplighting involves positioning the light source on the ground and directing the light upwards. This technique is commonly used to highlight architectural features, trees, or sculptures, creating dramatic shadows and emphasizing height. Uplighting draws attention to specific elements, making them stand out against the night sky. It can be particularly effective for larger trees, columns, or textured facades, creating an elegant, striking effect.

Downlighting

On the other hand, downlighting positions the light source above and shines it downward, typically from a tree or mounted fixture. This technique mimics natural daylight and creates softer, more diffused lighting that illuminates wide areas.

Downlighting is great for general lighting of pathways, patios, or lawns, offering both safety and ambiance without overpowering the space. It’s also excellent for creating a moonlit effect, especially when placed high in a tree canopy, giving your landscape a serene, inviting glow.

Will Landscape Lights Harm Wildlife?

When setting up landscape lights, there are many things we can do to minimize their impact on wildlife. For example, we might use warm, low-intensity lights that are less disruptive to nocturnal animals. There are also many shielded fixtures that direct light downward rather than upward or outward. These fixtures will help prevent light pollution from spilling into surrounding areas.