Solar, Wire Base, Or Tea Candles Adds Warmth To Your Home And Landscape

Solar lights have become very popular outdoor lights. This style has come a long ways over the years. Commercial companies use the idea of outdoor lighting to provide safety for their employees. These companies also use lighting for security reasons. Today many residential homeowners want to provide their families with the same protection. Is there a particular landscape garden you would like to use as a focal point? Are there a couple of your favorite trees or shrubs that you want to stand out on your property? Is there a walkway or pathway that is dark and dreary? Here are a couple of simple ideas for you.

Wire base can be installed by you or you can hire a professional. Many specialized outdoor lighting companies provide free consultations. They will come out in the evening so you can see their product in action. Installing your own isn't difficult to do. The first step is to decide where you want to incorporate your lighting. Once you have determine the area, you will need to purchase lights with mounting hardware, wire, and a transformer/timer. Many companies include all of these items in a kit. Tools needed are...

1. drill
2. anchors if you're mounting on masonry
3. screw driver, wire cutters and wire strippers
4. shovel and rake

Measure out the length of the area. This process is very easy and can be done in a few hours. A very important tip when planning the landscape project is to have an outdoor outlet or transformer. If you don't have one and have never installed one, I recommend hiring an electrician. A temporary fix can be an extension cord, but this cord should not be used long term. You will need to calculate the distance from one light to the next to determine how many lights are necessary. After measuring, you can easily install each light. You will run the wire when you install the light. The steps are simple and quick. One key note to make, find out your wiring requirements in your local area. Most places will use a 120 voltage but some countries use 220 voltage for the outdoors. The wire can run along a landscape bed and be covered with mulch or pine straw. There is also the option to bury the wire a few inches below the surface. Either way is really up to you.

Research the different styles and learn what would work best for your gardens or walkways. Here is a specific style of path lights going to an outdoor pool in a backyard.

You can see how nice these lights blend in well with the rest of the landscaped area. Solar lights are even used today in shaded areas. Some climates have a lack of sun in the winter months, and the new style of solar lights provide you with hours of enjoyment and safety. This style of lighting requires less installation and will give you hours of light any time of year. Today, you can match your solar or other style lights with the color of your siding, deck, patio or any other outdoor feature. Below are two pictures of a couple of spotlights in a garden.

The first photo is of two spotlights in a raised garden bed and pointing to the front of the house. This is where the homeowners wanted the focal point. Take a look at two different spotlights that would be great for any garden or landscape area. Spotlights are great for attracting people to a certain or specific feature or garden. The other picture is of a specific outdoor feature, a fountain. The fountain is the focal point of this landscape garden. Using any outdoor feature, add some lights and it will enhance any landscape area.



There are decorative tea lights that can be used in any informal, formal, or any style landscape area. Regular candles can also be seen glowing on a deck, patio or walkway. When I do lighting in a design, I also suggest to my clients putting stands of lights on their decks or porches. This ads a great curb side appeal as well as a cozy area for you and your family to relax in the evening.

Take a look at the section of this Web site on examples of landscape designsand get some ideas for your gardens and possible solar lighting in a landscape area. I hope this articles has given you some very simple ideas for different ideas for using solar lights, wire base or tea lights. If you have any questions or commits, feel free to contact me. I look forward to hearing from you.