You may have a beautiful and impressive outdoor garden. It is an excellent retreat and a place to sit and enjoy nature. But what does it look like at night? The right kind of lighting can add nighttime beauty to your landscape and increase guest safety and convenience. LED garden lighting has much to offer and here are some of the hidden benefits you may not know about.
Winter
Most people know how LED can save you on electricity. You probably know the bulbs last far longer than standard light bulbs. However, you may not realize your new LED garden lighting can easily withstand cool weather. Some lighting (especially fluorescent) does not handle cold weather very well, and standard bulbs may cause condensation because they put out a great deal of heat.
LED bulbs run cool, so there is no added heat. They start up instantly and run perfectly even in cold weather. This makes them an excellent choice for lighting all year long.
Safety
Most LED garden lighting runs on low voltage while standard lighting typically uses 110-120 volts AC power. Low voltage lights are safer to use than ones using high voltage. These systems are so easy to install, you do not need electrician qualifications.
Easy Installation
To install your outdoor lighting, you only need to run the wires a few inches below the ground. You do not have to install conduit or special underground feeder wiring. There is no need to connect the system to a fuse or circuit breaker box. Simply plug the transformer into an indoor or outdoor GFCI electrical outlet.
Versatility
In the past few years, LED technology has made extraordinary advancements. The light is very bright, and you can buy efficient LED spotlights, underwater lights, deck lights, pathway lights, and lights to retrofit standard lighting. There are few limits to this technology.
