Landscape Lighting Design and Installation in Encinitas, CA
Custom low voltage LED landscape lighting for trees, gardens, walls and art, designed for your yard and tuned at night so every fixture lands right.
What Does a Landscape Lighting Designer Do?
A good design starts with deciding what should be seen after dark and what should stay in shadow. We walk your property with you, pick the features worth showing off (a specimen tree, a stone wall, a sculpture, a lawn edged with flower beds) and plan where each fixture hides so you see the light, not the hardware.
From there we choose beam spreads, brightness and color temperature for each spot, plan the wiring and the controls, and keep the plan inside the budget we agreed on. The goal is a yard that looks balanced from the street, the patio and the windows inside.
Which Landscape Lighting Techniques Work Best for Trees and Gardens?
Most yards use a mix of techniques, chosen plant by plant.
Uplighting
Fixtures at the base of a tree or wall push light upward to show off trunks, canopies and texture.
Moon lighting
Soft white fixtures set high in the trees cast a gentle downward glow, like a moonlit night, with leaf shadows on the ground.
Outdoor art lighting
Focused spotlights pick out sculptures, fountains and wall art without glare toward seating areas.
Color changing lights
LED strips, floods and spots that shift color for parties, holidays or a quieter evening mood.
Can I Try Landscape Lighting Before I Buy It?
Yes. Our 3-Day Outdoor Lighting Trial lets you judge the design at night, at your own house, before anything is final. It starts with a free consultation where we design around the key features of your home and talk through your budget.
On demo night we set up temporary lights so you can see how each area will look. Once the wiring and controllers are in, we run the system after sunset and you can still add or remove lights. After your final approval we come back at night to fine tune every fixture, show you the controls and go over maintenance. The installation is non invasive, so your planting stays as it is.
See the 3-Day Trial in Action
Landscape Lighting - Outdoor Lighting 3 Day Trial
How the 3-Day Outdoor Lighting Trial lets you see the design at night before you decide.
Watch on YouTubeWhy Use Low Voltage LED Fixtures Outdoors?
Fixtures made for indoor use do not belong in a garden. We install weatherproof solid brass and copper landscape fixtures with long life LED lamps, rated for years of sun, sprinklers and salt air.
Low voltage LED systems use less energy than halogen, and LEDs can last up to 50,000 hours, so you are not climbing into trees to change lamps every season. Astronomical timers read sunrise and sunset for your location and switch the lights on their own all year.
- Solid brass and copper outdoor fixtures
- Low voltage wiring kept out of sight
- Warm or cool white, or color, chosen per area
- Automatic on at sunset, off when you choose
Landscape Lighting Design FAQ
How long does a landscape lighting installation take?
It depends on the size of the property and how many areas are lit. We set the schedule with you at the consultation and plan the work around your household.
Will installing landscape lighting damage my plants or lawn?
No. Our installation process is non invasive, and wiring is run so your landscaping stays intact.
Can you add lights to my existing landscape system?
Often, yes. We check what is there at the consultation and tell you whether new fixtures can join the current wiring and transformer or need their own run.
Do you light both the front and back yard?
Yes. Many clients light the front for curb appeal and safety and the back for entertaining, with separate zones so each can run on its own schedule.
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Landscape Lighting Maintenance and Repair
Landscape lighting repair and our 8 point maintenance program: wiring checks, lamp replacement, lens cleaning, aiming and timer settings to keep every fixture working.
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