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The use of garden lighting is rapidly changing from being purely functional (e.g. the illumination of paths and driveways, and for security) to the aesthetic, allowing people to enjoy attractive and interesting views of their gardens during the hours of darkness.

Lighting also increases the number of hours that can be spent outside (entertaining guests perhaps) and enables the highlighting of particularly attractive features and plants (and hiding the less attractive!).

 

In recent years, modern technology, particularly energy-saving compact components, has helped make the installation of a lighting scheme a viable and worthwhile consideration for many gardens.

H2O's specialist lighting division offers a complete garden lighting solution, including design, installation, and ongoing maintenance. As part of the H2O Group, the division is backed by a wealth of expertise and experience in the layout and ongoing management of gardens of all types and sizes.

 

 

Lighting schemes are planned using computer-based CAD technology, and installed by teams trained in electrical as well as mechanical engineering. Particular emphasis is placed on long term serviceability and safety. H2O's lighting division has a wide experience of the relative merits of different lighting system components. Typical elements to be considered include:

      • Low or mains voltage system
      • Types of bulb: tungsten, halogen, sodium, and fluorescent lamps, each with their own characteristics and colour temperatures
      • Types of light: bollards, spreadlights, spotlights, floodlights, bulkhead and steplights, coach lamps, stringlights, fibreoptic lighting, etc.
      • Solar lighting

At the design stage, H2O's experts will also advise on the most appropriate techniques to use to meet the customer's desired effects:

      • Downlighting and uplighting
      • Grazing and washing
      • Crosslighting
      • Accent and spotlighting
      • Mirroring and silhouetting
      • Floodlighting, shadowing, and moonlighting

Achieving the best results, even with a modest scheme, requires considerable experience and know-how. H2O's lighting division has the skills and resources to ensure professional results.