Your garden is an important extension of your home, and with the right lighting, you can turn your yard into a peaceful retreat or a lively space for entertaining. Outdoor lighting isnât just about visibility. It’s about creating atmosphere, boosting safety, and highlighting the features that make your space unique.
At Spartan Electric, weâve helped hundreds of homeowners across the region transform their gardens into nighttime showpieces with expert lighting design and installation. From cozy courtyards to sprawling lawns, we tailor every landscape lighting project to your space and style.
Whether you’re looking to add charm to a pathway or spotlight a water feature, well-placed lights make all the difference. Our licensed electricians know how to blend design with durability for long-lasting outdoor results.
Letâs take a walk through how thoughtful outdoor lighting can enhance your garden and how Spartan Electric brings it to life.
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Types of Landscape Lighting Fixtures
Exterior lighting offers many styles, and each serves a unique purpose. Here are some common options:
- Path Lights: Short posts that light the ground along paths or driveways, can often berecessed to hide fixtures.
- Spotlights: Directional fixtures used to highlight plants or sculptures.
- Floodlights: Broad-beamed lights that cover large areas (typically used for security).
- Wall Washers: Evenly light up vertical surfaces for a soft, ambient effect.
- Well Lights: In-ground fixtures that create uplighting for trees or columns.
- Deck and Step Lights: Built into hardscape for subtle, safe navigation.
Spartan Electric helps you mix and match all the elements of good landscape lighting to enhance beauty and function, whether designing the ambiance from scratch or adding to an existing lighting kit.
Guide Your Guests with Path Lights
Pathway lighting serves two big purposes: guiding the way and making your landscape pop. These low-profile outdoor lights are placed along walkways, driveways, and garden edges to help people navigate safely at night.
But the visual benefits are just as powerful. Path lights draw the eye, frame key areas, and give your outdoor space a polished, welcoming glow. They’re especially helpful in larger yards or around hardscaped elements like patios and stonework.
Our electricians install weather-rated path lighting that holds up to the elements year-round. You can choose from outdoor solar light options or low-voltage wired setups for consistent brightness and energy savings.
Pro Design Tip: Space your path lights about 5 to 8 feet apart for even coverage without overcrowding. Let plants and architecture help dictate the fixture locations!
Highlight Features with Spotlights and Flood Lights
Spotlights are the go-to tool for drawing attention to your gardenâs best details. Want to show off a sculpture or fountain? A well-angled exterior spotlight makes it shine. Want to create drama? Uplighting trees is the way to go.
Floodlights cast wide beams, while spotlights offer focused brightness. This lets you control the mood, layer your lighting, and shape how your outdoor space feels after dark.
Spartan Electric uses premium fixtures with adjustable heads and long-lasting LED bulbs. We work with you to map out each focal point and ensure all wiring is concealed and code-compliant.
Did you know? Installing spotlights at different heights creates dynamic shadows and textures on walls, foliage, and surfaces. A professional electrician can angle and install these light fixtures to maximize visual impact.
Add Depth to Surfaces With Wall Wash Lighting
Wall wash lights are installed to âwashâ flat surfaces in soft light. Theyâre ideal for fences, retaining walls, or exterior house siding. They’re a main feature in many outdoor lighting plans.
This landscape lighting style helps define space and adds a sense of depth to your garden, especially when paired with plants or outdoor decor. Itâs subtle yet sophisticated, adding polish to your overall outdoor design.
Our electricians ensure spacing and wattage are customized to your exterior material, whether itâs stone, wood, or brick, so the light doesnât overpower or get lost.
Combine Function with Style in Outdoor Living Spaces
Outdoor lighting does more than look good. It plays a key role in home safety and functionality. Garden lights help prevent trips and falls, deter intruders, and provide visibility during outdoor gatherings.
You can combine task lighting, like motion-activated wall fixtures, with decorative lighting to get the best of both worlds. Our electricians make sure all exterior light installations are grounded, sealed, protected from moisture, pests, and wear, and access an adequate power supply.
From dusk-to-dawn sensors to smart lighting systems you can control from your phone, the tech has come a long way. Weâll help you choose what fits your lifestyle and budget.
Custom Exterior Lighting Solutions for Any Garden
Every yard is different. Thatâs why cookie-cutter solutions often fall short. Spartan Electric works one-on-one with homeowners to design layouts that highlight what matters most, whether thatâs privacy, ambiance, or low-maintenance lighting.
We take into account your landscaping, electrical capacity, and personal style to recommend the best landscape lights for your needs. Then we handle all permitting, landscape lighting installation, and testing so you can enjoy your space with confidence.
Pro Tip: If youâre reworking your landscape, talk to an electrician early. Itâs much easier (and more cost-effective) to install lighting while plants and hardscape features are still being finalized.
Low-Voltage Lighting Systems for Energy Efficient Gardens
Todayâs outdoor lights donât have to drain your energy bill. Many homeowners choose low-voltage systems that offer powerful illumination with a fraction of the energy use for their home’s exterior. These systems are safer, easier to expand, and compatible with a wide variety of garden lights.
Our expert electricians ensure transformers are correctly sized (installing low voltage transformers if necessary), circuits are properly protected, and voltage drops won’t affect performance. Whether you want solar integration, timers, or dimmable fixtures, we can make it happen.
Weather-Ready Landscape Lighting Installations
Outdoor lighting has to be tough. Moisture, wind, UV rays, and temperature swings can all take a toll. Spartan Electric uses high-quality, weather-resistant components rated for outdoor use in your climate.
We perform all the basic electrical work, seal all wiring connections, bury conduit where necessary, assess for problematic voltage drops, and install GFCI protection to prevent shock hazards. The result? A landscape lighting installation that performs safely and reliably year-round.
Add Curb Appeal and Value
Beyond the comfort and safety, well-designed lighting adds curb appeal and can even raise property value. Prospective buyers love the look of a well-lit yard; it signals care, security, and attention to detail.
Our team has seen homeowners recoup their investment in landscape lighting when it comes time to sell. And even if youâre staying put, the payoff in nightly enjoyment is hard to beat.
Why Choose Spartan Electric?
Our electricians donât just install lights â they help you shape your environment. We offer:
- Licensed, experienced pros with years of landscape lighting experience
- High-quality materials that withstand weather and time
- Custom designs tailored to your home, lifestyle, and preferences
- Smart tech integration so you can control lights from your phone or set them to automate
Weâve completed outdoor lighting projects for homes of all sizes, and we treat every lighting job with the same care and precision.
What to Expect During Landscape Lighting Installation
Spartan Electric makes the process simple from start to finish:
- Consultation
We assess your landscape, home’s architecture, listen to your goals, and explore fixture and layout options. - Design Plan
Our team drafts a lighting layout based on your features, style, and budget. - Installation
Licensed electricians install your system with care, protecting your yard and ensuring local code compliance. - Testing + Walkthrough
We test all fixtures, explain how to operate your system, and handle any adjustments.
We also offer long-term support for upgrades, troubleshooting, and seasonal adjustments.
Let Spartan Electric Transform Your Garden
Outdoor lighting is a mix of art and engineering. It requires a good eye for design, and a licensed electrician who knows how to wire and protect everything properly. Thatâs where Spartan Electric shines.
From initial light layout to final fixture testing, we provide end-to-end outdoor lighting installation that fits your timeline and budget. Weâll help you bring your landscape lighting vision to life with safe, stylish results that meet local code requirements and last.
If your outdoor living space goes dark when the sun sets, itâs time for a change. Let Spartan Electric design a lighting system that brings beauty, safety, and warmth to your nights. We make outdoor lighting installation simple and stress-free.
Whether youâre starting small or planning a full landscape lighting upgrade, our team is here to help. Schedule a consultation today!