Lighting effects such
as moonlighting, grazing, uplighting or backlighting, can be attained by using
fixtures that are best if not seen. For that reason, at Turf Rain we choose
our parts very carefully when designing lighting solutions. The following
is a summation of how we achieve each lighting effect and what our clients
may want to consider when deciding on their landscape lighting.
Moonlighting
Uplighting Pathlighting
Grazing
Backlighting Deck Lighting 12
volt Transformers
Moonlighting
Shining light down, usually from a tree, and casting shadows of branches and
leaves down onto the ground, provides a soft moonlight effect. Excellent for
gentle ambiance, as well as security without the harsh glare of traditional
house flood lights.
Uplighting
This is the opposite of moonlighting and refers to shining light up, usually
into a tree or other upright landscape feature, to softly accent its features.
Excellent to bring landscape alive at night, providing depth and beauty to
an otherwise dark yard.
Pathlighting
Attractive and unique light fixtures, usually 1'-3' tall, placed next to driveways,
walkways, garden paths or decks provide a low level light for beauty, security,
and safety.
Grazing
Shining light across the surface of a landscape feature often accents the
feature's texture. Excellent to bring alive old stone or brick chimneys or
walls at night or to highlight planting contours in planting beds throughout
the yard to to emphasize the beauty of the bark on that special old tree.
Backlighting
Place light behind a plant or other landscape feature to provide a dramatic
silhouette effect.
Deck Lighting
Provide low-level, discrete lighting with these marvelous little fixtures.
Place light under deck rails or recess light into side of steps. Also available
as hanging fixtures for structures like arbors. or trellises.
12
volt Transformers
Low voltage lighting uses a transformer to convert 120 volt current to 12
volts; this lower energy current is then distributed to the lighting fixtures
by a heavy gauge main cable. Low voltage systems are inherently safe: 12v
systems use the same power as a child's toy train set.
