Landscape lighting in Austin, TX

Landscape lighting in Austin, TX that works all year

Central Texas evenings are made for being outside. Much of the year it is pleasant well after dark, and that is exactly when an unlit yard disappears. A thoughtful lighting plan brings the garden, the patio and the front of the house back into view.

Because this lighting stays in place, we plan it around how your yard looks in every season: the live oak that anchors the front lawn, the beds that bloom in spring, the stone walls and planters that look good in any month.

Lighting also makes a home feel more comfortable at night. Dark corners along the side yard or driveway become visible, and the property looks lived in and cared for.

Lighting trees, plants and flower beds

Trees are usually the star. Light aimed up into the canopy shows off the trunk and branches and gives the whole yard depth. A large shade tree lit from below can be seen from down the street.

Closer to the house, softer light across flower beds, shrubs and planter boxes adds color and texture without glare. We place each fixture so you see the plant, not the light source.

Light can also be aimed down from high in a tree, casting soft, dappled shadows on the lawn below, a lot like moonlight through the branches. It is a subtle look that works beautifully over patios and seating areas.

Native Texas plants light up well, each in its own way. Broad live oak and cedar elm canopies shine when lit from below, crepe myrtles show off their smooth trunks, and sculptural plants like agaves throw striking shadows against a wall.

• Specimen trees and canopy uplighting
• Flower beds and shrub borders
• Planter boxes and raised beds
• Stone walls, columns and entry features

Walkway and path lighting

Paths, steps and the walk from the driveway to the front door should be easy to follow after dark. Low path lights guide guests in and help everyone see the edges of steps and borders.

We space them so the walk reads as a gentle line of light rather than a runway. The result feels safer and more inviting, and it ties the front yard together.

Path lighting makes the yard easier to use, too. Getting from the back door to the garage, the side gate or the garden at night is simpler when you can see where you are going.

Steps, slopes and changes in level are common in Hill Country yards, and they are exactly where a little light helps most.

Exterior lights that add curb appeal

From the street, a well-lit home looks cared for. Light on the facade, the entry and the main landscape features makes the house stand out on the block and look its best for guests, neighbors and anyone driving by.

If you are thinking about selling, or just want to love coming home at night, exterior lighting is one of the most visible upgrades you can make to the outside of the house.

Lighting the house itself matters as much as the yard. Soft light washing up the walls, columns or stonework gives the facade texture at night and keeps the home from looking like a dark shape behind a bright lawn.

Designing your landscape lighting plan

Every yard is different, so we start by looking at yours. We talk about the features you want to show off, where people walk, where you sit in the evening and how much light feels right to you. Some homeowners want a soft glow; others want the oak tree to be seen from a block away.

Then we put together a plan and a free quote. Once you approve it, our crew handles the installation and walks the finished yard with you after dark so you can see it the way your guests will.

Good design is as much about what stays dark as what is lit. We avoid glare into windows and the street, tuck fixtures out of sight where we can, and aim for a balanced look rather than lighting every square foot.

We also think about how the lighting looks from inside. A lit tree or garden bed seen through a living room window extends the view at night and makes the room feel bigger.

One company for everyday and holiday lighting

We are also Austin's Christmas light rental team, so we know your yard in December too. Landscape lighting and holiday displays can be planned together, with tree wrapping, wreaths and roofline lights layered over the lighting you already enjoy all year.

In December, the trees you light all year can be wrapped for the holidays, and the roofline can join in with a rental display. When the season ends, the holiday lights come down and your landscape lighting carries on.