Everything You Need to Know About Outdoor Lighting - Gardenista
From dusk to dawn, outdoor lighting is your garden’s secret weapon. From design ideas (place pathway fixtures from 10 to 15 feet apart to create pools of guiding light) to energy-saving tips (use low-watt bulbs for a soft uplighting effect), we cover the basics.
Uplights
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Wall Lights
“Able to mount on virtually any vertical surface, outdoor wall lights are one of the most versatile types of landscape lighting, perfect for use on decks, patios, stairways, and pathways (with walls),” writes Janet.