Light Up Your Landscape

With the days growing shorter and the nights growing longer, lighting your outdoor area is more important than ever. There are many landscape lighting options to choose from; luckily Pasadena Now can shed some light on the subject.

First, figure out what sort of lighting you are looking for. Do you simply want to illuminate the sidewalk for a passerby or showcase an exotic garden? The right lights can add a romantic outdoor living space to your home.

Once you know what you want to do it is time to make a rough drawing of your yard. Figure out how high you want the lights to be and the height of the area you wish to illuminate. This is a great resource to have when you are ready to go shopping.

Will you use battery operated lights, electrical cords or go with solar power? Do you want bright lights, soft lights or a mixture of both? Keep in mind that solar lights are the cheapest but they won’t work on a cloudy day. Blue tinted lights can mimic moonlight for a natural look and colored lights add a festive touch year round.

Now you need to answer a few more questions. Do you want to do it yourself or hire a professional? If your landscape is especially challenging or your design is complicated, it is probably the best option.

If you are interested in hiring a professional to put your lights in for you consider calling Sonny Electric. Call (323) 258-1767 for more details.