If you are proud of your garden, you want it to look good in the dark. So here are 6 ideas on how to illuminate your garden perfectly and put it in the limelight.
Hard-working gardeners know that ideal conditions prevail only in summer to be able to properly present the work done. A certain incidence of shadow structures the garden and brings out small but fine details that ensure individuality and create a feeling of home.
But why should one always just wait for the summer and mope through the winter for these conditions, when the right lighting can also work in less bright seasons? We will show you how you can set the scene for many areas in your garden with simple means and targeted installations.
Skillfully stage the garden
Light fulfills an important function in the garden, because as in small living spaces, certain eye-catchers can be created and the space can be used much better. This is particularly pleasant with materials that are as natural as possible, as these look natural even in winter and are not just seen as out of place. Here are some ideas on how to highlight specific areas with light.
❍ Idea No. 1 - Illuminate the terrace:
The use of recessed spotlights is worthwhile for the terrace, because these can illuminate the surrounding plants and especially trees with low intensity and thus prevent the lights from being too punctiform. It is important that you work with fixed and flexible installations according to the purpose of each area.
For the patio next to the house, isolated, permanently installed wall lights are worthwhile as patio lighting, which provide light for a shelf or a cupboard, for example - you can then store drinks or small dishes for a garden party that everyone will find right away.
❍ Idea 2 - Illuminate Garden Paths:
Especially with regard to the expandability of a terrace, it is also worth using flexible lights. With small ground lights you can decorate the garden paths and especially the lawnArrange to set up more tables and chairs there. We recommend solar lamps or light stones, for example, i.e. garden lighting without electricity.
❍ Idea 3 - Use color changing lamps:
By changing colors you can set a good mood in no time. You can achieve this with appropriate lights. On sites such as www.discount24.de you will find a number of these lights in the appropriate category as well as example images for further inspiration.
❍ Idea No. 4 - equip garden beds with moonlights:
In order for your garden beds to look their best in the dark, it is best to equip them with moonlights. These are often offered in frosted glass colors, which makes the lighting of the flowers appear quite warm.
❍ Idea No. 5 - Illuminate the garden pond/pool:
If you have a pool or a larger pond, you can create space for benches or comfortable beach stools using directed lights, which should always be installed in the line of sight.
By the way:
The moonlights just mentioned are already available for pools and garden ponds. Create a real eye-catcher in your garden with these floating elements.
❍ Idea No. 6 - Use fairy lights for trees:
Trees can be staged particularly well with fairy lights. They look especially beautiful when looped around branches, which then mimics the shape of the tree.
Plan the lamp installation correctly
Not every type of lamp is equally suitable for use in the garden, so you should make a plan before you start installing the lamps. Which areas are to be illuminated and, above all, how (with fixed or flexible installations)? Can you use existing hedges or plants to create a path or do you need to work with multiple lights? Movable chandeliers are also interesting, which do not appear so rigid and encourage guests to change the location.
When planning, it is also important to keep in mind that the lighting in the garden must not disturb the neighbours. It is therefore best to always work with soft light that does not spill over to your neighbors.