If you want
to enjoy your garden after dark, lighting is the obvious answer! However it can
be difficult to get the balance of light and shade right, especially in a
smaller outdoor space. Here are some of our top tips for lighting a smaller
garden...
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LED lights are long-lasting and
cost effective to run. They work really well as recessed lights in paving and
decking, highlighting steps and changes in level on or around the house and
terrace.
Used in moderation, they work
well to highlight pots and planters. The probably won’t provide enough light to
dine out or entertain by, but used in combination with other lights in the
garden they can work really well.
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Plants
tend to soak up light in a small garden, and it’s surprising how much it takes
to highlight a plant or tree effectively! It’s important to highlight plants
properly. Uplights, like
these Garden
Spotlights, are
the best for highlighting plants. These are perfect suitable for the illumination
flower beds, shrubs and
plants effectively in a smaller garden.
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String lights are perfect for mapping
out an area or for decorating in a small garden, and can be used to great
effect. The smaller your garden is the less bright, harsh lighting you will
need. The effect you
should try to achieve when lighting your small garden is not one of a harsh
glare of light over the entire scheme, but one where points of interest are
highlighted.
From
pretty hanging lights to coloured LED lighting, we have it all at The Garden
Lighting Shop and we are proud of our selection. We know how to make your small
garden glow like it deserves to! If you have any questions please do not
hesitate to contact us for some advice.
