Design Tips
5 Lighting Design Moves That Make Any Yard Look Bigger
Layering uplights, path lights and downlights creates depth after dark. Here's the order we plan them in on every design.
Lighting Resources
Practical guides from our design and install crews.
Seasonal
Permanent Holiday Lighting vs. Seasonal Installs
What permanent roofline track actually costs over five years compared to hanging and removing lights each December.
Efficiency
How Much Power Does LED Landscape Lighting Really Use?
A typical 20-fixture LED system draws less than a single old floodlight. We break down watts, schedules and real bills.
Technique
Uplighting Trees Without Blinding the Neighbors
Beam angles, shielding and placement distances that keep the effect dramatic and the glare under control.
Hardscape
Deck and Step Lighting: Safety First, Ambiance Second
Where code, comfort and looks intersect on stairs, railings and seat walls.
Guides
DIY vs. Professional Installation: An Honest Comparison
Kit systems can work for small yards. Here's where they fall short — transformers, wire gauge, and warranty coverage.