Safety is the key - planning belongs in the hands of experts
Skillful garden lighting is based on a combination of aesthetics and reliable safety. Furthermore, economic aspects must not be disregarded, because the acquisition of Lighting fixtures for the garden and the associated power consumption should be on the budget be coordinated. You should therefore entrust the planning to an experienced specialist
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In the first step, lighting fixtures are installed in the garden wherever there are trip hazards. As part of the installation, professionals pay close attention to the safety of you and your family, including pets and garden animals. In addition, bushes, trees and flowers must not be impaired in their growth.
After the compulsory comes the freestyle - tips about creative garden lighting
Practical bollards or path lights usually ensure safety on the sidewalks, stairs and similar trip hazards. Operated with mains power and equipped with motion detectors, all security-relevant areas are never in the dark. In order to create an atmospheric ambience with light, the creative ideas are allowed to bubble. The following suggestions may serve for your inspiration:
- Floor lights give perennial beds and lawns a mystical aura
- Hidden spotlights in the undergrowth raise a statue, a fountain or Garden bonsai impressively
- Fairy lights invite you to linger at the seat
The right light in the garden always comes from below. For example, lights built into the floor, arranged in a straight line or in a semicircle, achieve the WOW effect on a terrace. Test the effect beforehand with the help of a flashlight. What looks sober and boring when illuminated from above is given a magical look by light from below.
Let there be light in the garden pond
So that the picturesque garden pond does not get out of sight at night, highlight the water world with artistic lighting. Ball lamps hidden between the grasses of the marginal planting are also nice to look at during the day. White or colored swimming balls on the water surface attract everyone's attention at night. Underwater lights are the ideal lighting for a splashing fountain.
Tips
By illuminating your garden, you keep unwanted night owls at a distance. Are there crepuscular and nocturnal martens, Raccoons and consorts on their nocturnal raids, experience shows that the bullies leave illuminated gardens unmolested.