Landscape Lighting

Your landscape looks beautiful during the day, but what happens when the sun goes down? Professional landscape lighting extends the beauty and usability of your outdoor spaces into the evening hours. At Fairway Rialto Landscaping, we design and install custom lighting systems that enhance security, improve safety, and create stunning visual effects after dark.

Well-designed landscape lighting transforms your property at night. It highlights architectural features, illuminates pathways, accents beautiful plants and trees, and creates inviting spaces for outdoor entertaining. Plus, it adds an extra layer of security by eliminating dark hiding spots around your home.

Why Add Landscape Lighting?

Landscape lighting delivers practical benefits along with aesthetic appeal. Here's what proper outdoor lighting adds to your property.

• •Enhanced security with illuminated entry points and elimination of dark areas
• •Improved safety by lighting walkways, steps, and potential trip hazards
• •Extended outdoor living hours for patios, decks, and entertainment areas
• •Increased curb appeal and property value with dramatic nighttime presentation
• •Highlighting of landscape features like trees, water features, and architectural details
• •Energy efficiency with modern LED fixtures that last years and use minimal power

Types of Landscape Lighting

Professional landscape lighting combines different fixture types and techniques to create the desired effect. Here are the main categories we work with.

Path Lights

Path lights illuminate walkways and define landscape borders. They provide safety by showing where to step while adding visual interest along pathways. We space them appropriately to provide adequate light without creating a runway effect.

Spotlights & Uplights

Spotlights and uplights create drama by highlighting specific features. Aimed upward at a tree, they create interesting shadows and emphasize the tree's structure. Directed at walls or architectural features, they add depth and dimension to your home's exterior.

Downlights

Downlights mount high and shine downward, mimicking natural moonlight. They're perfect for patios, seating areas, and anywhere you need functional overhead lighting. Installed in trees or on structures, they provide broad, gentle illumination.

Wash Lights

Wash lights create a soft, even glow across large surfaces like walls or hedges. They provide ambient lighting without harsh shadows or bright spots. This technique works well for illuminating the front of your home or highlighting landscaped areas.

Our Lighting Design Process

Effective landscape lighting requires careful planning. Too much light looks harsh and artificial. Too little fails to achieve the desired effect. We design lighting systems that balance aesthetics, function, and energy efficiency.

We start by walking your property at night to understand how it currently looks and feels after dark. We identify features worth highlighting and areas that need illumination for safety or security. Then we create a lighting plan that layers different fixture types to achieve depth and visual interest.

Once you approve the design, we install fixtures and wiring professionally. All wiring is buried properly and transformer locations are chosen for easy access and maintenance. We use quality fixtures designed for outdoor use and our climate's conditions. After installation, we adjust aim and brightness to perfect the final look. We also integrate seamlessly with your existing landscape design to enhance what's already there.

Why We Use LED Technology

Modern LED landscape lighting offers massive advantages over older halogen or incandescent fixtures. LEDs use up to 80 percent less energy, which means lower electric bills and a smaller environmental footprint. They also last 15 to 25 years before needing replacement, compared to 1 to 2 years for traditional bulbs.

LED lights produce minimal heat, making them safer around plants and structures. They're available in various color temperatures, from warm white that creates a cozy ambiance to cooler whites for task lighting. Many LED systems also support dimming and smart controls, letting you adjust brightness or set schedules from your phone. For ongoing care of your illuminated landscape, our maintenance services ensure everything stays in top condition.