Low Voltage Lights vs. Line Voltage
Will Low Voltage Lights Reduce My Electric Bill? Do not assume that low voltage lights consume less electricity because they are low voltage. Electricity usage is the product of the total wattage of the bulbs in the system, not the voltage. A 120 volt system that uses a 150 watt light bulb will use the …
Creative Ideas for String Lighting
Rope Lighting Another option you can do for string lighting is a rope light. This is made by threading a lighting string through a clear, bendable polythene hose. Many people use these for outdoor parties and other festive occasions. Still wondering what the difference between Christmas lighting and rope leading is? Christmas lighting is usually …
What Sprinkler Heads are the Most Effective?
I am frequently asked this question but what I think homeowners are really asking is what sprinkler heads are the most powerful. All sprinkler heads can be effective if used for the purpose for which they were intended. A good irrigation design will tailor each landscape with the appropriate sprinkler head while keeping in mind …
Are You Warm Or Cold? Choosing LED Lights For Your Landscape
What kind of ambiance do you want to create when guests step onto your property or neighbors view your house from afar? Vision research has found that people tend to experience warm lighting to be welcoming, cheerful and bright. However, cool lighting can be perceived as more subdued and mysterious. The color of your lighting …
Uplighting Trees: Strategies and Techniques
If you are lucky enough to have trees in your yard, you have the unique opportunity to add drama to your evening landscape that can produce stunning results. However, just because you may love a particular tree in your yard does not necessarily mean that if will be the best tree to spotlight. The most …