Make splice connections with gel-filled wire connectors which are specially made for the outdoors.
How to place landscape lighting. 25 Choose the right bulbs and choose LED if possible. Place the lighting fixture a few feet away from the feature and give it a sideways angle. Dont focus lights directly onto a patio.
23 Layers Layers and more layers of outdoor landscape lights. Dont overlook second-thought of locations like dark corners of your yard or having a light place some emphasis on the second floor or your home. Make sure your system illuminates these areas.
Do Take Advantage of Multiple Layers If you want to really create a bright spotlight avoid grouping a lot of fixtures and instead position several spotlights with different angles toward the object like a garden statue or topiary that you want to illuminate. What works well is indirect lighting by illuminating trees boulders and other objects around the space. However spacing them even closer is an option particularly if you want an especially vivid effect.
Mikes starting to realize how much work this is going to be. 22 Dont Use too many outdoor landscape lights. Proper landscape lighting doesnt focus on just one part of your property but provides visibility and beauty from the curb to the back property line and everywhere in between.
Silhouetting behind the feature towards a close wall. Generally speaking you have to plan where should outdoor landscape lights be placed. Installing an exterior landscape lighting system is a great way to add beauty curb appeal and safety to your home garden walkway and entrance areas.
And Patty wants a fairy-land type deal that looks better than Bettys he groans inwardly. Envision how and when you want to use your outdoor spaces and tailor your landscape lighting to. Place a light a few feet away from a feature and aim it sideways to create a glow that reflects off of a wall or other surface.

