You might also consider attaching lights to the rails or on the treads. A spotlight or narrow flood lamp shines from below and adds depth and a sense of drama to your home's architecture and its landscaping. A lamp post is a wonderful welcome to guests as they arrive, as well as a way to light driveways, entrances, borders, and steps. Lighting an outdoor patio or deck allows you to use this space in the evenings. Lamp posts are also terrific for seasonal decorating.
Flower beds take on extra excitement when they are lit.
You'll want fixtures to blend gracefully into the flower beds in the daytime, then create broad, even washes of light after dark. Lights are typically spaced 6 to 8 feet apart. This section All current sections Browse the advertising in this special section. View ads in Adobe Acrobat Reader. Get the plug-in.