Low-Voltage Landscape Lighting

How low-voltage lighting works

Low-voltage landscape lighting uses a transformer to step standard 120-volt power down to 12 volts. The lower voltage makes it safer around people, water and plantings, easier to adjust as plants grow, and efficient to run with LED fixtures.

Where it makes the biggest difference

• Entry and monument signs, so the property is easy to find after dark
• Walkways and steps, for safer footing on winter evenings
• Specimen trees and boulders, to give the property depth at night
• Amenity spaces such as fire features, grill stations and courtyards
• Water features, where underwater or down lighting brings them to life

What matters on a commercial property

• Controls. Photocells and timers turn lights on at dusk and off at a set hour, so nobody has to remember.
• Durable fixtures. Brass and heavy aluminum fixtures hold up to mowers, snow and curious hands.
• Glare. Aim lights at what you want seen, not into windows or drivers' eyes.
• Maintenance. Fixtures need cleaning and re-aiming as plants grow, and checking after snow season.
• Wiring routes. Plan wire runs away from areas that will be dug up for irrigation repairs.

Lighting is often added as part of an enhancement project or a larger landscape construction job. For the holidays, see our holiday lighting service. Call us or request a free quote to light up your property.