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Landscaping
with light is a popular way of enhancing landscape plantings, turf, gardens
and homes. This is done through the use of low voltage lighting systems. Besides
the added dimension night lighting provides in the landscape, landscaping
with light gives additional safety and security around the home. A well-lit
garden provides a welcome retreat for the commuter who returns home after
dark seeking a place to relax.
Designing with light requires the same sort of planning that a landscape does.
Identifying the area or areas to be lit and select their most striking features.
One or 2 focal points in each area is usually adequate. These focal points
can be trees, pathways, flower beds, or fences. Additional lighting effects
should be placed to support the focal points. Every landscape also has areas
that should remain unlit. Strive for a natural look. Night lighting should
imitate moonlight without glare. |
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Gardeners can
choose from several different fixtures. Tier or accent light define paths,
walkways, or steps as well as provide warmth and illumination without an upward
glare. Light is projected downward around the base of the fixture in a soft
ring. Mushroom and walk lights highlight areas of low foliage borders, walkways,
paths, and groundcovers. The lights' large shade conceals the light source.
Floodlights allow areas to come alive at night. They are aimed up and down
fences or walls to highlight texture differences or to shadow the movement
of bushes and trees. |
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Step and surface
mount lights provide subtle accent lighting for increased safety along sidewalks,
buildings, pools, and paths. They direct in a controlled pattern eliminating
glare. Tiny canister lights can be positioned in trees for a delicate, fairyland
atmosphere.
Once properly installed, low-voltage lighting systems require little care.
Removal of dirt, leaves, and debris will be needed occasionally. Replace burnt
out bulbs immediately. The voltage that the burnt out bulb no longer uses
flows to the remaining operating bulbs reducing their life.
Four Seasons
Greenery has incorporated lighting into their designs and installations. The
choices are plentiful and the effects are electrifying. For more information
regarding Landscape Lighting call Four Seasons Greenery (908) 534-4904 or
visit our Garden Center on Rt. 22 East, Whitehouse, N.J. |