Great Scapes

Well-planned landscape lighting adds prestige and permanence to any home; that's why realtors recommend it as a relatively inexpensive way to increase property value and curb appeal. Landscape lighting discourages crime, makes access more safe and secure, and reveals the daytime beauty of your outdoor environment.

Basic "rules of thumb" dictate that facades and architectural features should be illuminated from below; spotlighting brings out textures more effectively while foliage can be made more dramatic by placing lamps below or behind it.

Lighting can also be focused on a gazebo, garden architectural feature, or archway. Brighter, more energy efficient lighting should be used around tennis courts, pools, and other activity areas.