Many backyards and front yards have extensive landscaping that is beautiful by day as well as by night. Taking advantage of landscaping with the use of pathway lights adds to the look of the area during the day as well as in the evening hours.
Putting in pathway landscape lighting is not a simple task. It requires a bit of an artistic touch to be able to provide the right amount of light in the key area of the pathway for both visibility as well as for maximum visual impact.
To help with the most common concerns or problems that can occur when planning for pathway landscape lighting installations, here are three issues that tend to cause the greatest challenge.
Too Much or Not Enough Light
Placing pathway lights too close together is ineffective as a landscaping accent as it floods the area with light, which makes the surrounding areas look very dark. Creating pools of light that just barely touch each other provides visibility and a softer, more natural lighting option.
On the other hand, lights that are too far apart, particularly on corners or wandering areas of the path, can create a safety concern. Look for these key areas and plan the lighting here first, then expand the plan to include the straight runs of the path.
Challenges with Installation Limiting Options
With large and small yards, running electrical wires from the home is both costly and time-consuming. It also limits where lighting can go based on how much of the landscape you wish to have to dig up. A better option is to use solar-powered pathway landscape lighting. This allows for easy installation and provides environmentally friendly lighting to last for years.
Lack of Lighting Flow in the Landscaping
To create flow and interest in the lighting scheme for the pathway, use lights of different heights and angles. This creates a natural movement along the pathway for the eye and also highlights various focal points along the path in a very subtle way.
