Think first about what makes your outdoor areas special before tackling a lightscaping project.  For example, a stone house, with its unusual texture, may look best if grazed with lights placed very close to the wall.  And if a home has an interesting statue or fountain or gateway, those areas are worthy of attention.  When its dark out, you can show off your home and its gardens by using fairly low levels of well-placed .

Lighting mounted within tree branches can be very effective in creating a moonlight effect.  Shadows cast on the ground will create a variety of interesting patterns on your lawn.  We recommend using SYLVANIA halogen reflector bulbs to create this subtle yet enchanting effect.

Usually people view big objects like trees with overhead from the sun or with streetlights.  But at night, the texture, size and color of trees or large plants are enhanced using “up ”, which positions spotlight or floodlight light sources under an object and casts the light upward.

When choosing the perfect bulb for up , pay attention to color.  Fall foliage is spectacular lighted by a bulb that has a tint of yellow or red, while palms may lose their dramatic green tones under the same light.  SYLVANIA halogen flood enhances color in any season.

Pay extra attention to those trees, shrubs and flowers you can view from inside your home.  Lighted gardens outside a living room or dining room give an expanded view of your living space.

Try mounting low-voltage halogen bulbs, such as SYLVANIA MR-16s, in the eaves of a gazebo or at the base of an arbor to accent structures and plantings.

If you live in a coastal area, select fixtures made from copper, brass or bronze (with less than 20% nickel content) to resist corrosion from salt-water conditions.

Use our faceted HALOGEN CRYSTAL™ or Double Life Crystal Décor bulbs to add sparkle and brilliance.  Or consider our SOFT WHITE DULUX^® EL Compact Fluorescent bulbs in post lanterns to reduce maintenance, increase energy savings and provide good color.