The use of garden light is often overlooked, but a well-placed lighting scheme can add texture, depth and drama to any outdoor space. It can also help mark out paths and boundaries, and highlight features such as walls, fences, steps, planters, ponds, and even trees and water.
One of the most popular garden lighting techniques is backlighting, which highlights an object from behind. This looks especially beautiful on textured stone walls and other vertical structures, such as a pergola or trellis. It’s also a great choice for illuminating tall shrubs and perennials, as it brings out their color and texture.
Another easy way to brighten up your garden is by using string lights. These can be simple paper bag lanterns hung from trees or on a garden wall, or you can get creative by punching patterns into paper bags and hanging them from your porch ceiling or around a gazebo.
Path lighting is a common form of garden lighting, consisting of a number of lights that run along a path and illuminate its surface so people can easily navigate it at night. These lights can be bright or relatively dim, depending on the desired effect.
Spotlighting is a more dramatic form of garden lighting that can be used to highlight specific features in your garden. This technique is particularly effective on textured walls or other surfaces, and can be used to illuminate plants such as trees or statues. You can also try this on a water feature, such as a fountain or pool, to create a mystical look.