Late at night you’re driving down a dark, deserted suburban avenue and trying not to think about the Stephen King novel you re-read last week. Suddenly, in the corner of your eye, something catches your attention. You turn and scream at the balls of faint … Continue readingAre there warm LED landscape lights?
Over the holidays I went to the Leesburg Outlets with MJ and her mom. While it was a little nutty and crowded, I discovered that Jos A Banks actually sells clothes that fit tall guys with Magilla Gorilla arms. That was one bit of excitement. … Continue readingJust Because It Doesn’t SAY It’s Landscape Lighting Doesn’t Mean It Can’t Be
I was meeting with a client this weekend and I asked if they had plans to add landscape lighting to the backyard. She replied “oh yes, and we already had the wire installed.” People, don’t do this. Pre-wiring makes a lot of sense inside the … Continue readingPre-Wiring for Landscape Lighting: A Great Way to Waste Your Money
Unlike interior design, with landscape design light is what it is while the sun is shining. Where we can really play with light is after the sun goes down. The most obvious way to use light is to accent specific elements in the landscape. For … Continue readingElements of Design: Light