This season, we’re shining a light on exciting new projects—including our holiday installation at the United States Botanic Garden and a spectacular lighting collaboration at the award-winning Spring Mill House with Robert M. Gurney, FAIA and Campion Hruby Landscape Architects. You’ll also find winter prep reminders, our sponsorship of...

In this edition, we celebrate a year of partnership with April Rain and spotlight a Mediterranean-inspired pool house project in collaboration with BarnesVanze Architects, Lisa Vandenburgh, Ltd, and DCA Landscape Architects. Plus, we share fall irrigation tips using the HydraWise controller, support Community Forklift’s sustainability mission, and offer winterization...

One of my absolute favorite gardens of all time is Great Dixter, in Rye, UK about 60 miles southeast of London. It is an enchanting place, steeped in history and cutting edge horticultural experimentation. The oldest part of the main house dates from 15th century, and the “newest” addition...

In 2016, I took a trip to Japan with a group of photographers. While it wasn’t focused on gardens, we saw some spectacular ones, and chief among them was Kenrokuen. “Kenrokuen” means “having six factors,” and refers to six attributes considered by the Chinese and Japanese to create a...

After twenty years in Washington DC my parents retired to England. I also lived in DC and had a small business and young family. My business was controlled by the seasons and so visits could only be in February. My February visit had become an important part of my...

As the irrigation industry moves to solve tightening water resources, Outdoor Illumination is continually researching and implementing water saving resources to our systems. Some of these measures are also available on existing irrigation systems.

The lighting outside of your home or business is just as, if not more, essential as the lighting is within your home. It sets a tone, provides a certain ambiance, and allows for an overall transformative experience on your property. The proper outdoor lighting has the power to transform...

Moonlighting. No, it’s not a night job. It’s a night scene. The best version known is created by a full moon on a clear night. But that’s only available a few times per year. Moonlighting effects can be created by installing outdoor lighting in trees. This effect was originally...

I am always looking at my home and coming up with unique lighting ideas. I test them out and make changes while my wife and kids are forced to give their opinions. I really haven’t implemented any of the design ideas yet, mostly because I like the design part...