Landscape Lighting

Transform Your Property After Dark

Your landscape shouldn't disappear when the sun goes down. Professional lighting extends your outdoor living time, improves safety around your property, and creates dramatic visual effects that make your home stand out. Well-designed landscape lighting adds curb appeal that's visible from the street and creates ambiance for evening gatherings on your patio or deck.

Landscape lighting also provides practical benefits. Illuminated walkways prevent trips and falls. Lights near entries improve security and help you find your keys. Properly lit outdoor spaces become extensions of your home that you can actually use after dark. In Doral, where evening outdoor time is comfortable much of the year, landscape lighting significantly increases how much you enjoy your property.

Our Landscape Lighting Services

We design and install complete lighting systems that blend function with beauty. Our approach considers your home's architecture, landscape features, and how you use your outdoor spaces. Here's what we provide:

• Custom lighting design for your property
• Professional installation with hidden wiring
• LED fixtures for energy efficiency and longevity
• Path lighting for walkways and driveways
• Accent lighting for trees, plants, and architectural features
• Patio and outdoor living area lighting
• Timer and smart control systems

We use low-voltage LED systems that are safe, efficient, and long-lasting. LED bulbs use a fraction of the energy of traditional bulbs and last for years without replacement. Low-voltage systems are safer to install and maintain than line-voltage systems while providing plenty of illumination.

Design Techniques That Create Impact

Good landscape lighting is about more than just brightness. It's about creating layers of light that highlight your landscape's best features while providing functional illumination where you need it. We use several lighting techniques to achieve different effects.

Uplighting places fixtures at ground level pointing upward to illuminate trees, architectural details, or walls. This creates drama and makes features stand out. Downlighting mounts fixtures in trees or on structures pointing down to create natural moonlight effects and illuminate areas below. Path lighting guides movement along walkways and driveways while preventing trips.

Silhouetting places light behind objects to create striking outlines against walls or fences. Shadowing positions light in front of plants to cast dramatic shadows on surfaces behind them. Grazing places light close to textured surfaces like stone or stucco to emphasize texture. Each technique serves specific purposes and creates different moods.

We combine these techniques throughout your property to create a cohesive lighting plan. The goal is enough light to be functional and beautiful without being excessive. Too much lighting looks harsh and actually reduces visual impact. Our designs from our landscape design team create the right balance.

Smart Controls and Automation

Modern landscape lighting systems can be automated and controlled from your smartphone. Basic timers turn lights on and off at set times, which works fine for most applications. But smart controls offer more flexibility and convenience.

Astronomical timers adjust on and off times based on actual sunrise and sunset, so your lights always operate during dark hours regardless of the season. Smart systems let you control individual zones, adjust brightness, and create custom schedules from an app. Some systems integrate with voice assistants and smart home platforms.

We can also install photocells that turn lights on automatically when it gets dark and off when it gets light. Motion sensors can activate lights in specific areas when someone approaches, which is great for security. The right control system depends on your needs and budget. We'll explain options and help you choose what makes sense for your property. These systems integrate seamlessly with other outdoor features like hardscaped patios and our comprehensive landscaping services.

Installation and Maintenance

Professional installation ensures your lighting system works properly and lasts for years. We bury low-voltage cable to protect it from damage and keep your landscape looking clean. Fixtures are positioned precisely and secured properly so they don't shift over time.

LED landscape lighting requires minimal maintenance. Fixtures should be cleaned occasionally to remove dirt and debris that can block light. We recommend an annual checkup to ensure all fixtures are working, connections are secure, and timers are set correctly. If a fixture gets damaged or stops working, replacements are straightforward with quality systems. We provide ongoing service to keep your lighting system performing perfectly.

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