You can add nighttime curb appeal to your home with low-voltage exterior lighting, which allows you to highlight your landscaping after dark. Strip the ends of the low-voltage power cable, and connect them to the terminals on the transformer. Place your transformer near an outdoor GFCI outlet, and secure it with screws.
Most transformers use timers to turn the lights on and off.
Some transformers use photocells to turn them on automatically at night. After you set up the transformer, plan your layout. Depending on the style of your light, you can assemble it and press it into the ground or drive the base into the ground and screw the light onto the base. Some lights have adjustable shades that help you direct the light onto specific areas. Connect the light by clamping the wires to the power cable.