Versatile Garden Lighting With LEDs

Ease of installation is a key benefit. Running 24V over 80-100meters is simple, no electrician required. The transformer, weather-proof of course, simply plugs into a power point. Branching off to specific areas of the garden is simple. The intensity of the lights can also vary, from less than one watt to 51W+ for whole area lighting. By choosing the right colour and angle of throw you can set up a wide range of displays in one garden area; leading the observer from one section to another.

Using 12 or 24V wiring ensures safety around the garden and water is high. Even when the LED is used it generates very little heat, so it is safe for children, pets and plants! The added benefit is LED lighting does not attract insects due to the lack of UV light. One of the bug bears of using halogen lights, a current favourite for garden lighting is heat and its related issue of globes blowing (due to the heat generated). LED lights offer long-life, over 50,000 hours or 11+ years at 12 hours a night, 7 days a week. This benefit alone is valuable in commercial settings. Maintenance is significantly reduced and while not often accounted for is usually much more than the existing installation. Naturally, this situation gets worse over time; with LED it’s virtually eliminated. When the lights are on the safety of users is high, with the increased awareness of providing lighting for security LEDs provide a much greater insurance policy that once installed, they stay lit. This is especially, if LED lighting is used for pathways. Power and energy costs are factors often not previously considered. Large power users, and this means most Local Councils, Community facilities and the like will be seriously examining ways to lower their energy costs and carbon footprint to meet Federal and State Government guidelines and regulations. LED lighting is an easy option to meet and exceed these targets. A win for all concerned. 

Overall LED lighting provides unrivalled opportunities to expand the landscape designer ability to add real value and pleasure in a garden, commercial or domestic. The economic argument in favour of LED lighting in commercial gardens is overwhelming and will continue to grow offering the significant advantages of saving in maintenance, safety, energy bills and low carbon footprint. For the most adventurous you can even used multi-spectrum LED to aid growing plants. 

To add that special dramatic finish to a night-time garden LED lighting offers the real flexibility to light it as the client wishes, altering its tone, strength and colour at the touch of a switch. LED lighting with a few simple guidelines can offer a versatile lighting experience.