Why Plant Lighting Matters

It’s almost springtime! Time to get outside and enjoy warmer weather and everything blooming. You’ve been waiting through the long winter months, planning out your garden, thinking about all the flowers you want to plant, trimming and pruning your bushes and trees. What you might not have been thinking about is your landscape lighting.

Why does plant lighting matter? The right outdoor lighting in your yard and your landscaping can make a world of difference. Outdoor lights add both beauty and function. Don’t get left in the dark. Consider the following reasons to add plant lighting to your outdoor spaces.

Enhance Your Home’s Beauty

Chances are that you’ve worked hard on the landscaping around your home. Maybe you have some impressive trees, beautiful flowers, or manicured shrubs. When you add outdoor lighting, you can highlight these features and enjoy their beauty both day and night. 

Adding uplighting to trees or plants accentuates their natural beauty, showing off different textures or shapes. You can create interesting shadows, or use different colors of light to achieve different effects, ranging from warm and inviting to crisp and clean. 

Friends, family, visitors, or anyone just passing by will also be better able to appreciate your home’s curb appeal when they see it lit up with a welcoming glow. Better curb appeal translates to a higher return on investment for your home too.

Increase Safety and Function

No one likes to stumble around in the dark. Making sure you have lights along pathways and in your flower beds will help everyone navigate safely around your property at night. Lights in your landscaping and plants will also protect your plants by directing foot traffic away from the flowers, shrubs, or garden. No more crushed plants!

Not only do lights protect your plants, but they help protect your home as well. A well-lit home, especially near windows and doors and in bushes, is a deterrent for would-be criminals, which means you and your belongings will be safer at night.

Get the Most Out of Your Outdoor Living Areas

If you want to extend the life of your backyard, adding outdoor lighting is a must. Whether you’re interested in moonlighting in your trees for a magical, whimsical feel, or more straightforward lighting around the edges of your yard, your friends and family will appreciate the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors even after the sun goes down. 

Call the Plant Lighting Experts at Houston Lightscapes

At Houston Lightscapes, we have over 30 years of experience helping our customers fall in love with their outdoor lighting. Whether you’re interested in increasing safety and security, transforming your home’s curb appeal, extending the life of your outdoor living spaces, or just want to explore the possibilities, contact us today for a free consultation. No property is too big or too small. We sit down with you, hear your vision for your home, walk your property with you, answer your questions, and then present you with a customized plan. You choose how actively you want to be involved throughout the whole process. Call us at (713) 461-3600 to get started today!