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If you\u2019ve been working on your landscaping, you deserve to show it off at all hours of the day. Installing outdoor landscape lighting is an excellent way to illuminate your beautiful yard work! Before you run off and buy any lights, it\u2019s important to do your research. Designing landscape lighting is something to add to your list of DIY projects. It requires proper design, the right bulbs, and perhaps a team of lighting professionals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t worry\u2014the team at JellyFish Lighting is here to help! This guide covers what landscape lighting is, the types of lights you should use, how much it will cost, and more! So, let\u2019s get started creating the outdoor living space you\u2019ve always wanted!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is landscape lighting?<\/span><\/h2>\n

To start, we need to understand what landscape lighting is. Simply put, landscape lighting is outdoor lighting that is used to illuminate gardens, landscapes and other types of residential lighting. Landscape lighting is also referred to as garden lighting, since that\u2019s what it\u2019s typically used for. When it comes to landscape lighting, it has two main functions:<\/span><\/p>\n

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First,<\/span><\/i> it looks good and will add to your home\u2019s aesthetic. Why bother putting in all of that hard work in your landscaping if you can only see it at certain hours? Some people may even design their landscaping around the fact that it will be illuminated at night.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Installing landscape lighting can create dramatic contrast and shadows that will wow your neighbors and guests. Sometimes all it takes is a few path lights or a wall sconce to change the entire look of your home once the sun sets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Second, <\/span><\/i>on top of making your home aesthetically pleasing, landscape lighting offers a layer of security. A strategically placed outdoor light can be the difference between a break in or stopping it before it happens. In fact, data shows that outdoor lighting can <\/span>cut crime by 39%<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Landscape lighting will look good and keep you and your loved ones safe. The great thing about starting a landscape lighting project is that there are plenty of options to fit your outdoor space, no matter your preferences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Creating a landscape lighting design<\/span><\/h2>\n

Before you dive into shopping for lights, you\u2019ll need to have a landscape lighting design figured out. This will help you make the proper choices for <\/span>DIY outdoor lighting<\/span><\/a>. When you\u2019re making landscape lighting decisions, ask yourself these questions:<\/span><\/p>\n

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