Below you'll find a list of all posts from August, 2016
Dark sky restrictions in Guilford County are an essential means through which lighting pollution is being controlled. International Dark Sky Association (IDA) acknowledges the fact that the modern society needs landscape lighting for various reasons which includes safety and commerce. However, it advocates the wise application of any required lighting to minimize the harmful effects of light pollution. IDA demands …
Lighting 101 – All your Questions Answered In recent times, homeowners are beginning to realize the numerous benefits associated with landscape and outdoor lighting. However, some are still skeptical due to misconceptions and questions they may have about landscape lighting which are yet to be answered. Illuminating your landscape goes further than just mounting a couple of lighting fixtures in …
POND AND WATER FEATURE LIGHTING- 20+ years experience Pond and Water Feature Lighting is one of the most complex types of landscape lighting. It involves taking understanding of several factors such as the type of materials you intend to utilize to create the proper effect, how and where the cables would be run & hidden, clarity of the water and …
Why are my lights not working? Troubleshooting 101: Landscape Lighting Well, let’s dive into some of the most common reasons why your landscape lights are not working. There are so many possibilities that can cause your lighting system to not operate as it should such as (circuit breaker has tripped, cut line in the beds from pruning or planting, bad …
IS FREE, REALLY FREE? You receive offers all the time with that amazing one word attached to it: FREE. It’s so enticing! Everyone wants something for nothing, but are you actually getting something for “free”? You are bombarded with offers every day and probably ever hour if you really think about it. Some might include, ‘buy one, get one free’, …
Downlighting or (Moonlighting)- Helps Make Your Lighting Look More Natural and Come to Life I’m not sure about you, but at the end of a long work day or week, I find real enjoyment in unplugging and finding my favorite chair on the patio or on my hammock, kick my feet up, and take in my beautiful backyard oasis. Now, …
HARDSCAPE LIGHTING- How to Integrate into the Landscape Hardscape lighting is the process in which we use existing structures to highlight patios, walkways, walls, pergolas, gazebos, cabanas, rock work, fireplaces, etc. Hardscaping can impact your lighting design or landscaping by providing additional light to your outdoor living space that you may not have the ability otherwise. The incorporation of hardscape …
What does a landscape lighting design include? You may be interested in a lighting design, but aren’t sure all that is encompassed in a lighting design from Southern Lights. Southern Lights Landscape Lighting is the only AOLP (Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals) certified installer in the Triad. Being AOLP certified means that we have the highest level of certification around, but …
Lighting Techniques- How the Pros Do It Lighting Techniques- How the Pros Do it. When it comes to outdoor lighting techniques, there are many options available to personalize and add magic to your landscape. The perfect lighting should highlight the major features of your home and yard, without harshness. Below is a list of various lighting techniques that you should …
