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5 Benefits of Landscape Lighting
People spend a lot of time and money in making their home exterior and yard look great. They add many features to the outdoors that add beauty and functionality. So why hide all that at night?
Investing in landscape lighting is the best way to bring your outdoors to life after dusk. Explore the 5 benefits of outdoor lighting and how it can enhance your property.
Outdoor Safety
Landscape lighting increases outdoor visibility at nighttime. This makes your outdoor a safer place for your family and guests, preventing them from tripping and falling. Well-positioned lighting can help illuminate walkways, paths, and driveways. Lights can also be used to guide everyone to navigate stairs and uneven areas. Outdoor lighting in areas like the deck patio, and seating areas can keep your loved ones and guests safe while getting the opportunity to enjoy time outdoors.Night Security
Professionally installed outdoor lighting can also increase security at nighttime. Well-placed lights can prevent any dark areas on your landscape preventing burglars and anyone with malicious intent to hide in. When a landscape is well-illuminated and well-maintained, there are lesser chances of theft or trespassing.- Floodlights can illuminate all dark nooks and corners
- Guests will feel more comfortable when they find your entrance and porch well lit
Deter Unwelcome Critters
Well-lit landscapes that illuminate dark and murky areas will not only deter burglars and trespassers, but they can also keep critters off your property. Many nocturnal foragers such as raccoons, opossums, and coyotes can be put off by outdoor lighting.- Raccoons are less likely to raid trashcans and create a mess on your property.
- There will be lesser chances of opossums damaging your lawn in search of grubs.
- Coyotes are potential threats to pets in many areas.
Night Entertainment
Landscape lighting can also facilitate outdoor parties and activities on your property. There will be no dark areas that can increase the risk of trips and falls. Properly illuminating the outdoors can prevent potential accidents that can make you liable for the damages to other people on your property. It can also illuminate and highlight your flower beds and other features, enhancing the beauty of your landscape at nighttime.Beautify Your Outdoors
This is the most obvious benefit of outdoor lighting. We offer professional landscape lighting services as part of your landscape design. It is a great way to highlight your yard décor at nighttime. It gives you the opportunity to see the best parts of your landscape. You can draw attention to your plants, artistic architecture, statues, and other landscaping features or parts of your building.You can also have pond lighting in or around the water if you have a water feature on your property. It can help you enjoy the water feature more and make it safer to be around at nighttime.
Thus, there are many benefits of installing landscape lighting. Besides, it can also help increase your property's value. The National Association of Home Builders reports that 41% of potential homebuyers find outdoor lighting as an important feature. 49% consider it to be a desirable feature. Strategic placement of lighting on your yard can highlight the key features and increase your property's curb appeal. At A Greener Tomorrow, we have over 25 years of experience in creating a beautiful, functional, and healthier landscape. If you need more information about our services or want to discuss your landscaping goals, call us today at 310-915-0722 or write to us via this online form.
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