Lighting ideas in and around your garden

Lighting in a front garden is necessary for safety and security reasons. It will be very charming in the back garden for a warm summer's night. You will save money on lights that can switch themselves on and off when someone walks through a field around them. It will be best to get the latest models that does not need electricity cabling and that are powered by solar energy for any remoter corner of the garden. Avoid conspicuous lamps but choose round or cylindrical shapes for curved paths and angular ones for gardens that have plenty of right-angled features.

The right position:  Remember when deciding where to put your lamps that all important paths must be lit to avoid tripping at night. Lamps are needed at entrance doors, on patios, sitting areas, bends in paths and on steps. It may also be a good idea to show-off  beautiful sculptures, interesting plants, the pond, a bird bath and attractive bushes or trees.