Landscape Lighting: Three Tips To Make a Good Yard Great

When it comes to spaces in which to relax, 69% of homeowners use their back and front yards. A yard can be particularly relaxing when landscaped incredibly well with well-scented flowers, color-coordinated gardens, fresh green grass, and charming curb appeal. And yet effective landscaping is more than just what you see during the day.

Many homeowners enjoy socializing during the evening. Without the proper landscape lighting, your space for optimal relaxation can easily resemble a sports stadium rather than the midsummer night’s dream you were aiming for.

The following tips will help you make your yard the magical place it deserves to be.

1. Determine what you want visible in your yard
   When it comes to landscape lighting, your goal is to have the object that is being illuminated as the focal point. For instance, if you’re exceptionally proud of the pond you’ve managed to assemble in your yard or you’re particularly fond of your collection of garden gnomes, you’ll want to utilize the correct outdoor lighting to highlight those features. You don’t want the focus to be on the lights themselves.
2. Establish functionality
   The only time you do want the focus of your landscape lighting to be on the lights is when you’re using them so you and your guests will be able to see in the dark. This is especially important if you have steps leading up to your home or you have a stone path winding through your yard.
3. Consider how you want your yard lit
   Choosing to include landscape lighting in your yard and where you would like it isn’t enough. As in the case of portraits, choosing the type of lighting is important in order to convey the right message to onlookers. Do you want your trees to look moonlit and soft? Do you want a more architectural look?
   
   There are a plethora of options including path lights, flood lights, deck lights, hardscape lights, pond lights, well lights, etc. The types of lights you choose can influence the appearance of your home dramatically and it’s essential to convey your intentions to your landscape lighting company to ensure your satisfaction is guaranteed.

Landscaping is a determining factor for homebuyers and for homeowners; it’s a sign of pride for their homes. Your choice of landscape lighting can enhance the beauty of your home and the aesthetic of your curb appeal such that not only will the charm of your yard be visible in the day, but also during the night.

The landscaping of Missouri is particularly lovely, and to contend with the beauty of St Louis landscape lighting is an ambitious task. Outdoor lighting St Louis company Radiant Exterior Lighting can help you achieve the landscaping beauty you aspire to.