Landscape Lighting

Article by: Ashton Harr

DESIGN PRINCIPLES:
Study natural , How to Grow Hydrangeas daylight.
Don't overlight.
Consider the reflectance of plant , Rose Gardening material.
Use light , Bedding Plants and Plugs (small plants) to show what's important (focal points, paths, , Rose Gardening etc)
Hide the light , Rose Gardening sources.
Use several different lighting techniques (moonlighting, uplighting, etc)
Allow for plant , Your Rose Garden ing growth and flexibility.

LIGHTING TECHNIQUES:
Uplighting (light placed below an object and shining up)
Moonlighting (light placed up high to filter through tree , Outdoor Furniture: Exploring the Benefits of Teak branches to simulate full moon light)
Spotlighting (light produces a highly focused beam of light)
Accent lighting
Grazing (light positioned close to a vertical surface to bring out the texture)
Silhouetting (light placed behind an object to light , Moss on Lawns a background to silhouette the outline of the object)
Shadowing (light placed in front of an object to shine the outline of the object against the surface behind)

WHEN TO USE LOW-VOLTAGE (12-volt) VS. LINE VOLTAGE (120-volt):
Use line voltage for:
uplighting very large trees, , Commercial Ponds long driveway, or anywhere you need a lot of light , Winterberry Holly 'Winter Red' installations with 3 or less fixtures.

Low-voltage is best when:
you anticipate changing light , The Basic Principles Of Landscape Design locations
people, animals, children, etc. will be digging
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Adding landscape , Stone Garden Benches lighting improves curb appeal, expands living space and increases the safety , Rose Gardening and security , Rosemary of your home. , Landscaping of Hindu Religious Places The right lighting creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere for the exterior of your home , Garden Water Feature - The Fish Dish and your yard. , Stone Garden Benches

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Ashton has a bachelor of science degree from UVA and a masters in business administration from the University of Richmond. Ashton was the V.P. of Operations for This End Up Furniture , The Hosta – A Shade Loving Perennial before opening the first Shades of Light , An Introduction to Bonsai Maple Trees retail store in 1986. She started Shades of Light , Patio Chair Covers national catalog operation in 1995 and launched the Shades of Light , How to Grow Hydrangeas web site in 1997. Shades of Light , Concrete Mold Buying Tips specializes in the highest quality outdoor , Spring Flowering Bulbs lighting, lamp shades, chandeliers, rugs, , Remove the Gorilla if You Want to Sell Your House and curtains for every lifestyle. For more information , Hydroponics Gardening - An Introduction To Hydroponics Gardening For Beginners (part 8) History please visit the Shades of Light , How to Grow Hydrangeas web site and sign up for a free catalog.

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