We seldom ever see a municipality or business entity with no trees whatsoever on property. We have yet to run across a homeowner with no trees in the yard, although we suspect that a few exist somewhere out there. Because of this fact, almost every landscape lighting kit we provide contains a down lighting as well as up lighting components. These are directional terms only do not refer to anything mysterious or technically complicated about landscape lighting kits themselves. Mercury Vapor Down Lighting means exactly what it says—shining light downward toward the ground, and up lighting means to shine the light upward. To effectively show all parts of a tree in the dead of night, one must combine these two lighting techniques so as to “wash” the tree in light. This allows viewers to clearly see the differentiation between leaves, branches, and the trunk regardless of viewing angle. Both sets of lights also have to be positioned in such a way as to illuminate the entirety of the tree’s canopy and not just the middle, vertical core.

Isn’t landscape lighting only something a professional can do?
Not necessarily. Landscape lighting kits enable private individuals to be their own lighting designers, particularly when it comes to lighting their favorite trees in both front and back yards. Provided that you are physically fit enough to climb a tree, and use environmentally safe tools that will not damage the tree, lighting and low voltage landscaping kits can transform your dark tree line along a fence or wall into an illuminated edifice of organic browns and living green. In the fall, the changing colors of leaves adds even more effect through Nature’s own hand, and even in the death of winter a well-lighted tree still speaks to the potential for new life in the Spring to come.

How do you know which landscape lighting kit to choose?
With a bit of simple math, you can quickly and easily determine tree canopy size by multiplying the width and height of the tree in feet. By then assessing the density of foliage and using your own best judgment to determine exactly how much emulated moonlight you personally prefer for a particular tree, you can easily find the high voltage landscape lighting kit just right for your favorite tree. RLLD has also included a corresponding chart to help you select the precise wattage level required for a tree of particular size and the necessary luminance to achieve optimal visibility according to one’s own outdoor decorative style and taste.

RLLD lighting specialists will help any serious inquirer at no cost.
For detailed product specifications, click on any of the landscaping lighting kits inventoried in this section of our website. Use our Ask an Expert web forum to get more information on the benefits and proper use of mercury vapor and metal halide lights. Contact us now, or give us a call at 800-239-2939, and let the light shine on the world’s most necessary and beloved form of vegetation in your personal landscape tonight.