{"id":4803,"date":"2019-02-06T09:41:53","date_gmt":"2019-02-06T15:41:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/?p=4803"},"modified":"2019-03-15T12:07:39","modified_gmt":"2019-03-15T18:07:39","slug":"how-to-illuminate-your-garden-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/en\/the-lab\/how-to-illuminate-your-garden-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How to illuminate  your garden"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A good garden is always a source of inspiration. Light and darkness are elements that complement the design and provide a cozy touch, generating <!--more-->different atmospheres according to the time of day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">During the night, one of the best ways to highlight details of your garden is through the use of low voltage outdoor lights, both for safety and for economy. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">This type of light sources offer the advantage of being resistant and safe to electric shocks, so that children and pets will be safe, and there are some models that can be powered by solar energy accumulated during the day.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Clarks-Landscape-Lighting-8-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4783\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/en\/clarks-landscape-lighting-8-2-2\/\" class=\"wp-image-4783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Clarks-Landscape-Lighting-8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Clarks-Landscape-Lighting-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Clarks-Landscape-Lighting-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Clarks-Landscape-Lighting-8-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Photography: www.clarkslandscape.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>The use of different types of lighting generates a variety of atmospheres in your garden.&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MATERIALS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><em>Transformer.<\/em><\/strong><em> It decreases the voltage of an electric circuit&nbsp;of alternating current.<\/em><\/li><li><strong><em>Low voltage cable.<\/em><\/strong><em> It transmits electricity.<\/em><\/li><li><strong><em>Timer.<\/em><\/strong><em> Used to automate the on and off.<\/em><\/li><li><strong><em>Low voltage lamps.<\/em><\/strong><em> As sources of light.<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2017-Lighting-Images-27-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4778\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/laboratorio\/como-iluminar-tu-jardin\/attachment\/2017-lighting-images-27\/\" class=\"wp-image-4778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2017-Lighting-Images-27-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2017-Lighting-Images-27-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2017-Lighting-Images-27-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2017-Lighting-Images-27-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2017-Lighting-Images-27.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>\nFotograf\u00eda: www.deltaoutdoorlighting.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TIPS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To achieve having different atmospheres you can use the backlight technique, that is, to use a point of light located behind the objects, that does not go directly to the spectators, and that generates a contrast of lights and shadows. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shadows are as important as light, so it&nbsp;is important to place light sources at a good distance and at a certain height. The different activities that will be carried out in the garden should be taken into account, such as: reading a book, meals abroad, a soccer game; since each work requires a special type of lighting as well as degree of intensity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid reflections and glare by properly positioning the lamps.&nbsp;In the case of underwater lighting, it is recommended to use it only if you are going to take care that the water&nbsp;is always clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/851776003555_07945004.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4780\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/laboratorio\/como-iluminar-tu-jardin\/attachment\/851776003555_07945004\/\" class=\"wp-image-4780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/851776003555_07945004.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/851776003555_07945004-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/851776003555_07945004-768x565.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/851776003555_07945004-600x441.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>Fotograf\u00eda: www.lowes.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/install-landscape-lighting-GCFI-outlet.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4796\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/laboratorio\/como-iluminar-tu-jardin\/attachment\/install-landscape-lighting-gcfi-outlet\/\" class=\"wp-image-4796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/install-landscape-lighting-GCFI-outlet.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/install-landscape-lighting-GCFI-outlet-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/install-landscape-lighting-GCFI-outlet-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/install-landscape-lighting-GCFI-outlet-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/install-landscape-lighting-GCFI-outlet-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption>Fotograf\u00eda: www.lowes.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/install-landscape-lighting-push-stakes.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4798\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/laboratorio\/como-iluminar-tu-jardin\/attachment\/install-landscape-lighting-push-stakes\/\" class=\"wp-image-4798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/install-landscape-lighting-push-stakes.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/install-landscape-lighting-push-stakes-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/install-landscape-lighting-push-stakes-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/install-landscape-lighting-push-stakes-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/install-landscape-lighting-push-stakes-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption>Photography: www.lowes.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Get down to work!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Install a transformer that is resistant to water and outdoor conditions. Follow the instructions of the installation manual provided by the manufacturer. Do not use extension cords.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The transformer is connected to a standard outlet, reducing the house current (120 volts) to a 12 volt AC current, it is recommended to install an automatic timer so that the garden lights turns on and off at the desired time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Install the first lamp at a minimum of 10 feet from the transformer.&nbsp; Connect the lamps using connectors.&nbsp;It is recommended to bury the wiring to hide it from view and avoid accidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/IMG_0120-baja-Escalones-y-ruta-de-jardin-672x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4788\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/laboratorio\/como-iluminar-tu-jardin\/attachment\/img_0120-baja-escalones-y-ruta-de-jardin\/\" class=\"wp-image-4788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/IMG_0120-baja-Escalones-y-ruta-de-jardin-672x1024.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/IMG_0120-baja-Escalones-y-ruta-de-jardin-197x300.jpg 197w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/IMG_0120-baja-Escalones-y-ruta-de-jardin-768x1171.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/IMG_0120-baja-Escalones-y-ruta-de-jardin-300x457.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/IMG_0120-baja-Escalones-y-ruta-de-jardin-600x915.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/IMG_0120-baja-Escalones-y-ruta-de-jardin.jpg 1540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><figcaption>Low lighting: ideal for garden routes, steps or corridors. \nIllustration: Carlos Escalante<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Types of Lighting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The height of the light sources can be low in garden routes, steps or corridors, while a medium height is recommended in focal points in order to highlight some element such as bushes or fountains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>High height lighting is used to illuminate tall trees, while background lighting is recommended for the desired architectural elements. Finally, there is also underwater lighting for pools&nbsp;and ponds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"766\" src=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/IMG_0118-media-Pasillo-1024x766.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4784\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/laboratorio\/como-iluminar-tu-jardin\/attachment\/img_0118-media-pasillo\/\" class=\"wp-image-4784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/IMG_0118-media-Pasillo-1024x766.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/IMG_0118-media-Pasillo-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/IMG_0118-media-Pasillo-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/IMG_0118-media-Pasillo-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/IMG_0118-media-Pasillo.jpg 1858w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Medium height lighting, for focal points like bushes or fountains.\nIllustration: Carlos Escalante\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"693\" src=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/IMG_0119-alta-Arbol-1024x693.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4786\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/laboratorio\/como-iluminar-tu-jardin\/attachment\/img_0119-alta-arbol\/\" class=\"wp-image-4786\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/IMG_0119-alta-Arbol-1024x693.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/IMG_0119-alta-Arbol-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/IMG_0119-alta-Arbol-768x520.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/IMG_0119-alta-Arbol-600x406.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>High height lighting, used to illuminate tall trees.\nIlustration: Carlos Escalante<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"744\" src=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/IMG_0126-iluminacion-de-fondo-1024x744.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4792\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/laboratorio\/como-iluminar-tu-jardin\/attachment\/img_0126-iluminacion-de-fondo\/\" class=\"wp-image-4792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/IMG_0126-iluminacion-de-fondo-1024x744.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/IMG_0126-iluminacion-de-fondo-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/IMG_0126-iluminacion-de-fondo-768x558.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/IMG_0126-iluminacion-de-fondo-600x436.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>iluminaci\u00f3n de fondo, resalta elementos arquitect\u00f3nicos. \nIlustraci\u00f3n: Carlos Escalante\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"617\" src=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/IMG_0127-cuerpos-de-agua-1024x617.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4794\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/laboratorio\/como-iluminar-tu-jardin\/attachment\/img_0127-cuerpos-de-agua\/\" class=\"wp-image-4794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/IMG_0127-cuerpos-de-agua-1024x617.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/IMG_0127-cuerpos-de-agua-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/IMG_0127-cuerpos-de-agua-768x463.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/IMG_0127-cuerpos-de-agua-600x362.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Underwater lighting for pools and ponds. \nIlustration: Carlos Escalante<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Types of outdoor lamps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are lamps made with different materials, such as those made of cast metal that are durable and generally have a lifetime guarantee, while those of aluminum have the advantage of being stainless; and finally there are the plastic lamps, which are economical and resistant to different climates, besides being very easy to install.&nbsp;According to the type of lighting we can classify them into five categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"843\" src=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/l\u00e1mparas-1024x843.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2667\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/lamparas\/\" class=\"wp-image-2667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/l\u00e1mparas-1024x843.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/l\u00e1mparas-300x247.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/l\u00e1mparas-600x494.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/l\u00e1mparas-768x632.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/l\u00e1mparas.jpg 1203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A good garden is always a source of inspiration. 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