(Search ihe webs Search fccbook iuiter wrest niahage my acc ‘ToMLINSON BOMBERGER [Lawn CARE » LANDSCAPE + Prst CoNTHOL Blog | Eromotions | Gallery [PAO | Refera Friend | Contact Us About| + Hom * Ab = Our History = Reviews & Testimonials > Awatds = Sevice Areas * Social Media = Our Team SouLtesting Turf Growth Regulator ® lirgation = Tiselnjection > Plant NutitionTree Pain Tee Removal © Stump Grinding Pes Conteol Program ats Termites ‘Ticks & Mosquitoes + Landscaping © Project Galleries Design & Insalation * Planting = Lizhine * itigation > Maintenance = Hl Weed Cont + Commercial Landscaping + Athletic Fields + Eimployment (717) 963.2247 Home / Landa / Landscape Lighting Techniques‘Stat Today witha FREE Consultation ‘tort Now Suscribe to our blog ‘Your email: ‘Subscibe Rss Categories Athletic Fel Landscape awn Care Miscellaneous Pest Conta ‘Tee& Shu Recent Posts + Yellow Jackets = The Uninvited Guests + Top Considerations Before Hiting a Thee Care Company. Landscape Lighting Techniques 2Nov Posted by Tomlinson Bomberger in Landscape November 27, 2012Landscape lighting adds beauty, usage, and safety to your property As goes with most projects, finding someone te help you plan corectly can mean the difference of whether it ends up a a good or bad experience, and whether you can enjoy i for years to come When considering your landscape lighting project, be sure to consult with an experienced cr that can find out what your gols are for is usage snd function as well as offer suggestions that you may not have thought of A good landscape designer will use the following techniques while planning and intalling your lighting project to accomplish your goalsTey sed to highlight trees or other plants, or architectural elements. Up Lighting: This dramatic technique isMOON LIGHTING ‘Moon Lighting: This natural, soft lighting over larg areas crests ideal transitions between more foal lighting techniquesfa So SSR Tei cy (Cross Lighting: Often used to define focal points, this technique defines surface texture and shape instead ofa fattening effect when using a single font lightMIRROR LIGHTING Mirror Lighting: Used to take advantage of reflective surfaces such as wate, this technique helps to create a more compelling visual experiencere F4 a Ej rg = 5 = Ey ‘Wall Lighting: Retaining and free-standing walls and regions adjacent to them can be enhanced by this Fighting technique,‘STEP LIGHTING 6 ‘Step Lighting: Steps can bea tipping hazard ifmot propery lit This technique helps add safety to these areas.PATH/AREA LIGHTING PathyArea Lighting: This technique provides seamless transition between lighting scenes and also provides safety to prevent tripping hazardsGRAZING Grazing: Steply angled lights accentuate texture on walls and te tanks by resting broken shadows and irregular pattemsSILHOUETTING Sithouetting: Lighting a backdrop can ereate a dramatic effect for areas wit objectsplants nearby that have interesting shapes.ORE lcd ‘Wall Washing: This broad, even illumination across a house or wall produces a Mattenng effect for background lighting,Le TNe tate tc) Backlighting: This echnique provides illumination around the edges of an object emphasizing ils interesting shapeSHADOWING ‘Shadowing: Shadows create visual interest on the structure, breaking up linear patterns. ‘As you can see, there is mare o lighting a landscape than just throwing in afew dozen lights where you think they may lok good. Be sure to take the extra time and spend the right amount of money for your investment and choose a landscape lighting company that knows the proper use and situations fr these techniques, IFyou'd lke to discuss what opions exist for your property, we'd love otak with you. Let’s Talk About Your Next Landscaping Project! My property is:© Residential © Commereial/Other ‘Ym interested inthe following Landscape Services for my property in Lancaster, Lebanon, York, or Dauphin County, PA: Patio Installation Walkway Installation) Retaining Wall Installation) Fire Pit Installation Outdoor Kitchen Installation Isigation Insallation — Landscape Lighting — Edging — Mulching Weeding 9 Shrub Trimming Leaf Clean-up Plant Installation) Grading/Seeding Sod Installation Brush Control ‘Shrub Bed Weed Contol Name Address® City Zip Coae® Phone* Email Addrees™ How Did You Hear About Us? Comments (images courtesy of Cast Lighting) Associations and MembershipsPLANET COSTARS BLA ICBI PA PEST NEMA, LCC] TCLA LCAP CERT ARB THINK LOCAL PLNA NCMA Thanle A Vet Quality Pro Rog Company + About + Our History + OurTeam‘Tomlinson Bomberger Lawn Care, Landscape, & Pest Control 3055 Yellow Goore Rd Laneaster, PA 17601 Visitus on Google Service & Support (717) 963-2247 ‘Tormlinson Bomberger © 2017. All Rights Reserved.