In our last installment of our Preserving the Night Sky series, we are going to discuss the third key feature to consider when designing a dark sky friendly lighting plan – Controls. Controls are the way that you tell your lights when you want them on and when you don’t. With today’s technology, we can control zones or areas of lighting separately right from the
Today we are going to discuss the second key feature in Preserving the Night Sky series, Up lighting. Up lighting does show off the features of your home better than most applications. However, done incorrectly this is one of the biggest contributors to light pollution. It is possible to create the dramatic shadow effects of skimming a textured stone house with an up light and
As we continue our Preserve the Night Sky series, our first key feature we want to discuss is one of our signature designs, the Moon Light Effect. This is a method of lighting the landscape and the trees to cast beautiful shadows and light on the grass and the plants below, all the while grazing the textured bark of our live oak tree’s grand twisted
Photo Credit: https://tpwd.texas.gov One of the many charms of the hill country is the beautiful night sky. Homeowners may think they should avoid installing outdoor lighting in order to preserve the night sky. However, with responsible outdoor lighting design, not only can you enjoy the night sky but also enjoy your outdoor living space. I’ve lived in the Hill Country for most of
The weather has been warming up as we launch into spring in San Antonio. While the weather right now is very enjoyable, we all know that the oppressive summer heat is just around the corner. Outdoor fans are a great way to beat the heat in Texas. Landscape Lighting Guru installs outdoor fans and we can help recommend the best type and brand of
We love getting customer testimonials and we thrilled to get a voicemail on a recent job we completed. We appreciate the feedback and wanted to share.
Daylight Saving Time (DST) starts this Sunday causing us to lose an hour of sleep this weekend. The mornings will be lighter and the evenings will be darker making it a good time to check the timer on your outdoor lighting system. There are several different type of timers used for outdoor lighting and what needs to be updated depends on what type of timer
Outdoor patio string lights not only light up your backyard or patio, but also transform your outdoor space into magical setting for entertaining, dining, and relaxing. With a bit of planning, you can create an outdoor living space that you will enjoy from day to night! So how do you create this magical space with string lights? Zig Zag Pattern 1. Measure Your Space -
Did you know that CPS makes it easier then ever to cash in on the savings of switching to LED? They offer an in-store LED rebate program at many different retailers with an instant rebate. There are no forms to mail in or receipts to copy. Visit a participating retailer and look for energy star certified LED lamps. What is the In-Store Rebate Program? Our
Feeling overwhelmed at the thought of upgrading your lighting to LED? Not sure where to start? The easiest way to start is to replace the incandescent bulbs in the five most often used fixtures in your home with LED. According to the EPA, these energy star rated bulbs will save you about $75 in energy costs each year. If you want to take a current
