Landscape Lighting

Enjoy Your Yard Day and Night

You invested in a beautiful landscape. Why only enjoy it during daylight hours? Professional landscape lighting transforms your property after dark, creating ambiance, improving safety, and extending the usability of your outdoor spaces well into the evening.

At Earth & Leaf Brookline Landscapes, we design and install custom landscape lighting systems for properties throughout Brookline, MA. Our lighting designs highlight your best landscape features, illuminate walkways and steps for safety, and create a welcoming atmosphere that makes your home stand out on the street.

Types of Landscape Lighting

Great landscape lighting uses a combination of different light types and techniques to create depth and interest. Here are the main types we incorporate into our designs:

• Path lights that illuminate walkways and define edges
• Spotlights to highlight specimen trees, sculptures, or architectural features
• Well lights that shine upward from ground level
• Downlights mounted in trees to create moonlight effects
• Wash lights that illuminate walls and facades
• Step lights for safe navigation on stairs and level changes
• Accent lights to showcase planting beds and garden features
• String or festoon lighting for patios and entertaining areas

We layer these different light types to create a cohesive design that is both functional and beautiful. The goal is to light what matters without over-lighting or creating harsh glare.

Benefits Beyond Beauty

While the aesthetic impact of landscape lighting is impressive, the practical benefits are equally important. Good lighting makes your property safer by illuminating potential tripping hazards like steps, edges, and uneven surfaces. It deters unwanted visitors by eliminating dark hiding spots around your home.

Lighting also extends the use of outdoor spaces. Your patio becomes a usable room for evening entertaining. You can enjoy dinner outside long after sunset. Kids can play safely as dusk falls. The outdoor spaces you invested in through landscape design become functional for many more hours each day.

Finally, landscape lighting increases curb appeal and property value. Your home makes a strong impression at night when neighbors and passersby see your beautifully lit landscape. This is especially valuable if you are planning to sell. Many clients coordinate lighting with their hardscape features to create stunning outdoor entertaining areas.

Modern LED Technology

Today's landscape lighting uses LED technology exclusively. LEDs use a fraction of the electricity of older bulbs, typically lasting 20 years or more without replacement. They run cool so there is no fire hazard, and they are available in various color temperatures to match your preferences.

We use low-voltage systems that are safe around children and pets. A transformer steps down your household current to a safe 12 volts. Installation does not require an electrician for most systems, and you can easily add or move fixtures later if your landscape changes.

Modern systems also include smart controls. You can program your lights to turn on at dusk and off at a set time. Some systems connect to your phone so you can adjust settings from anywhere. We set up your system for convenient, automatic operation so you never have to think about it.

Professional Design and Installation

Effective landscape lighting is about knowing what to light and what to leave in shadow. We walk your property at night to understand how it looks after dark. We consider viewing angles from inside your home, from the street, and from outdoor living areas.

During installation, we bury wires properly to avoid damage from lawn mowing and future projects. Fixtures are positioned and aimed precisely to achieve the intended effect. We test everything thoroughly and show you how to operate your system.

Landscape lighting pairs naturally with other services. Many clients add lighting when they install a new patio or during a landscape renovation. It is the perfect finishing touch that takes your outdoor space to the next level.

Landscape Lighting Questions