subject: An Overview Of Solar Garden And Patio Lights [print this page] The use of solar energy to create beautiful and decorative solar garden and patio lights has now grown to the extent that an individual can successfully plan and design a huge garden area that was previously impossible to light and maintain affordably. The use of solar lights is no longer limited to individual pathway lights that do not provide enough power to create dynamic focal points in the yard.
A large garden area often does not have the necessary wiring to support garden lighting. When the garden is wired for electricity, moving the lights and lamps are very difficult and changing the design or layout of the garden can become very expensive and time consuming. One of the great benefits of solar lighting is the ability to move the lighting at any time with minimal effort.
Depending on the size of the garden, an individual may want to utilize a full range of lighting options to create or enhance focal points in the garden. Using up and down lights in far corners of the yard will make a small garden seem larger and a large garden seem more organized.
The options available in pathway lighting have changed dramatically over the last few years. It is now possible to have both decorative and functional solar lighting that can create a soft glow or clearly visible direct lighting with the flip of a switch. Many people add tall lamp posts that match the pathway lighting to areas of the garden that will contain benches, fountains, or other dramatic features.
One option is to have all of the lighting powered by a single solar panel that is placed discreetly in a corner of the garden. This allows for unique placement of lighting in areas that would not normally be able to provide energy due to shade or cover. Wiring similar to electrical wiring runs from the main solar control panel to the primary light. When using a combination of independent solar controlled lighting and a solar control panel, it will be necessary to research the details for successful integration of these two types of systems.
The solar systems are very cost effective and make it possible for an individual to develop garden design plans for seasonal presentations. Garden lights can be moved to highlight areas of the garden that are seasonally beautiful, then moved again when the season changes.
Talking to professionals who have experience in the layout and design of solar systems in yards will be very helpful. They will be able to give you information and details on the solar garden and patio lights that will be most effective and functional in the space you are designing. In addition, there will be some issues that may be unique to your garden area that will need to be addressed prior to installing the lighting.
