Your backyard is the best part of your home. You've spent years tailoring the landscaping to your exact style and spend the majority of your time there. Everything that exists in your outdoor space is a culmination of hundreds of hours worth of work and multiple landscaping companies. You've created your own personal habitat where you can just sit back and relax.

If this sounds like you, then you're not alone. An astounding 69% of homeowners stated that they like to use their outdoor space for relaxation, and many take the time to create the perfect space to do so. Although, not everything you put in your backyard should be for aesthetic purposes only.

Landscape lighting, for instance, is used by many backyard enthusiasts to emphasize certain features of their house and property. While they exist for that reason, that isn't the only reason. Outdoor lighting provides numerous benefits.

Starting with the obvious, yes, lighting can help accent certain parts of your property. With so many different types of lighting fixtures available it can be easy to find the perfect setup for your needs. Trees, statues, and bird baths are just some of the things you can light up to add to the ambiance you've created.

The benefits of landscape lighting don't stop there, though. Consider safety as well. If you have a pond, for example, then you probably have pond lightingto give your water feature that extra je ne sais quoi , but one of the other reasons to install pond lighting is to make sure you and your guests don't take an unexpected swim. Even if you think you know where it is, you could still easily take a wrong step and end up soaking wet. Pond lighting, path lights, and patio lighting are just a few areas where lighting provides a safety measure as well as aesthetics.

The other major benefit of exterior lighting is for added home security. A dimly lit house gives intruders the confidence to sneak through your yard and into your home, garage, shed, or anything else. Adding outdoor lights, whether motion sensor or continuous, can be a great way to deter potential burglars.

If you think your St. Louis home or outdoor space could use a little light, give us a call today.