Soft lighting in a dark outdoor environment can be magic. It provides a warm, inviting ambiance that beckons us outdoors. It creates mood, romance, and drama. It adds interest and intrigue to any setting. A growing number of homeowners are capturing this magic in their gardens through “nightscaping”.

Landscape lighting is more than just shining some direct light at a walkway or up a tree. There are techniques and methods for creating ambiance with lights (download our Lighting Effects Guide).

Some contractors even prefer to accent the architecture of the home rather than the trees or walkways or patio areas. Home lighting gives you the chance to highlight pillars or columns, or enjoy the shadow play of lights on the craggy surface of stone veneer.

Use this free guide to easily scan the options for landscape lighting effects. See how 9 different techniques and fixtures create unique lighting results.