Outdoor lighting companies shine during landscaping off-season Nov 21, 2008
As a labor-intensive and often unnoticed (unless it is missing) feature, landscape lighting has evolved little over the years as far as beauty and function, says John Dailey, who has worked in outdoor lighting for more than 30 years with his company, Robert Huff Landscape Illumination ... Unlike lighting sets purchased and installed by homeowners themselves, Stephens says, professionally trained landscape lighting companies create a lighting portrait with defined edges. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Where pheasants rule for a day Nov 20, 2008
Governors hunt brings focus on the state bird. The bright, prairie sun washed across the landscape, lighting up the yellow, brown and tan colors of fall. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Great Outdoor Lighting Brightens the Season for Holiday Guests Oct 24, 2008
What's more, he adds, "it's important the entryway lighting has a relation with driveway lights, landscape lighting, deck lighting and the rest of the lighting on your home. You want to avoid the 'flea market' approach where all the pieces are different." ... Weidemer recommends adding low-voltage landscape lighting, which is easy to install and can be moved or added on to in the future. (Pekin Times, IL)
Prevent Horse Theft Oct 22, 2008
Landscape lighting isn't expensive either in up-front investment or in energy usage and this is an excellent way to discourage would-be horse thieves ... Large, industrial lamps in your parking lot and landscape lighting around the barn and other structures will be sufficient. (Suite101.com)
Just One Thing: Green Your Halloween Oct 17, 2008
This landscape lighting adds warmth for less than $10 apiece. A single LED illuminates for up to 10 hours at night after a day of sun. (ABC News)
GREEN IN THE HILLS Aug 14, 2008
-- Innovative LED lighting for all exterior and landscape lighting; 260 percent better than Energy Star lighting requirements. -- Passive solar design that incorporates a unique aluminum and steel shade canopy, large upper-story "eyebrow" shading and floor-to-ceiling windows oriented south and west. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Letter: Reader praises new Plumas Street look Aug 4, 2008
Most outstanding is the landscape lighting on the trees. Thank you to the city leaders and everyone involved. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
In the Dark about Outdoor Lighting? Tips for Brightening Up Jul 15, 2008
"When it comes to landscape lighting, many homeowners tend to forget about the back yard," Auer says. While simple canister lights, directed on key landscape elements like trees or planting beds, can create drama for your home's fa. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Driveway Makeovers to Boost Your Curb Appeal Jul 13, 2008
Installing low-voltage or solar landscape lighting can create a softly lit path to border the driveway. In addition to creating a pretty landscaping effect, the lighting can improve visibility and decrease the chances someone will accidentally drive onto the lawn. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Landscape Lighting: A Great Way to Dress Up Your Home Jul 13, 2008
"The trend towards expanding outdoor living space has been growing for some time now," says Richard Lentz, president of Lentz Landscape Lighting in Dallas, Texas ... "Landscape lighting is about safety, security and aesthetics. As far as the latter goes, the key to success is being subtle. Less is always more," says Monty Gilbertson, manager of Lighting Design by Wettsteins in La Crosse, Wisc ... For more information about landscape lighting, or to find a lighting showroom near you, log on to... (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Teens Arrested In Vandalism, Hate Crime Case Jun 14, 2008
Their alleged acts included discharging a fire extinguisher on a front porch, courtyard, lawn and car; zip-tying or duct-taping the front door handles; pulling out electrical wires of landscape lighting; and placing a duct-taped swastika on one of the home's windows. said a surveillance camera from one of the homes that was vandalized helped police identify the suspects. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Fact Sheet: Encouraging American Businesses to Invest and Expand Apr 8, 2008
Ewing provides water management solutions, commercial and residential irrigation supplies, landscape and agronomic products, landscape lighting, erosion control, water features, and industrial plastics primarily to professionals serving the landscaping, turf, golf, and industrial industries. Ewing has more than 185 locations throughout the United States. (White House News Releases)
New England Boston Flower Show Mar 2, 2008
A Small Peek at the Garden Marketplace Exibitors: Financial services, landscape architecture, hot tubs, pergolas and gazebos, garden furniture, victorian birdfeeders & houses, flags & accessories, hammocks, planters, greenhouses & sunrooms, organic fertilizers, irrigation & landscape lighting, clothing, magazine publishers, food vendors and much more. Lecture series with well known speakers, daily demonstrations with Question & Answer time, garden and landscaping exhibits and competitions and... (Suite101.com)
Landscape lights switched on again in Shanghai Mar 1, 2008
By the end of January, the city decided to switch off all landscape lighting and asked major companies and shops to turn off large advertising signs to conserve electricity and help combat the snow disaster that hit many parts of China. The city's landscape lights will be turned on every Friday and Saturday between 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. starting this weekend. (Xinhuanet, China)
Photo Release -- Cree XLamp LEDs to Make a Splash at Beijing Olympics Oct 25, 2007
The Water Cube is designed to provide spectacular lighting effects to be seen by millions of people around the world during the Olympics and for years to come,'' said Dr. XiGuang Fu, chief engineer for Grandar Landscape Lighting and Technology Group, the primary contractor for the lighting project. We chose Cree XLamp LEDs because they provide industry-leading performance, and they provide the reliability and design flexibility needed for this highly visible project. (Primezone Releases)
Bund blackout sends powerful signal Sep 24, 2007
BEIJING, Sept. 24 -- Shanghai's Bund lost its dazzling shine for half an hour Sunday night when all landscape lighting outside the historical buildings went dark ... All turned off landscape lighting at scenic spots at 8 pm for 30 minutes ... In total the city has around 20,000 kilowatts of landscape lighting, half of which is run by the landscape lighting management center. (Xinhuanet, China)
1 dead, 1 hurt in Ewa accident Aug 8, 2007
The men, both employees of Paul's Electric Services, were installing landscape lighting for a new subdivision at Fort Weaver Road and Keaunui Drive ... Paul Adachi, owner of Paul's Electrical Services, said the men were completing a landscape lighting project. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Maine business briefs Aug 4, 2007
The company specializes in residential work that makes a home more enjoyable as well as more valuable with lawn construction, patios, stone walls, walkways and low voltage landscape lighting. Brixham Landscape provides cobblestone to blue stone and concrete to natural pavers. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Homeowners warm to new solar-powered lights Jul 6, 2007
"It used to just be the basic landscape lighting and that was it. Now we have ones that will clamp onto your deck, that you can put on the top of a post.". Sales of Illinois-based Intermatic's outdoor solar lights have grown by as much as 10 percent each year for the past five years, said Michael Benz, the company's marketing manager. (Boston Globe)
Local entrepreneur brings electrical service and repair to Edwardsburg Jul 5, 2007
Mr. Electric offers residential full service repair, replacement and upgrades as well as security and landscape lighting, high-tech troubleshooting, emergency generators, surge protection, home safety check-ups and a members-only Advantage Plan, featuring priority scheduling, preferential pricing and a variety of other consumer-friendly perks. Contact Bogunia at Mr. Electric of Cass and St. Joseph counties at (269) 663-7774 (Cass County), or visit mrelectric. (Cassopolis Vigilant, MI)
Watch out for that sprinkler Jun 30, 2007
Next, I take several of the spotlights from our new landscape lighting and aim them directly over the lawn where the little rascals like to nosh. Good thinking, my friend Paul says. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Condo design wrong for us Jun 21, 2007
Introduce soft landscape lighting to enhance development nighttime friendliness. Introduce front porch/balconies for people to pause and/or reduce the scale of the massing. (Daily Triplicate)
Latest In Home Sound Systems Jun 14, 2007
This combination of landscape lighting and outdoor wireless speaker system doesn't require you to run cables from your stereo, as the transmitter broadcasts high-quality sound up to 100 feet away ... This weatherproof system from LiteSounds also comes with mounting materials and ground stakes to help set up your landscape lighting. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Night lights: Homeowners move beyond typical lighting for the outdoors Jun 9, 2007
" Don't overlight. Too many lights give a yard a theatrical look. Don't use dimmers. Dimmed incandescent light can look yellow and make green plants look sickly. Think about what lights will look like from inside. Two levels of light for outside may work best; one for when you are inside looking out, and another for when you are enjoying your outdoor space. -- croftandlittle.com Before you buy Be sure the outdoor light is rated for the area in which it will be used. Underwriters Laboratories has... (Florida Today)
Storekeepers have incentive to stay neat Jun 8, 2007
After hearing about the program, but before loans were being accepted, he went ahead and built a sign, redid the building's driveway and parking lot, improved the landscaping and added landscape lighting. "I kinda worked backwards on it," Kupper said. (New Britain Herald, CT)
North Avenue Commons project reviewed, authorized by Chisago City Council last week Jun 1, 2007
Friday, June 01, 2007. BY NANCY KRAMERCorrespondent. (Lindstrom Chisago County Press, MN)
Local inventors get patents for their work May 21, 2007
David M. Chism and Darrell L. Fernald Jr., both of Bradenton, and Randy Beeman of Sarasota have developed an electronically controlled landscape lighting system that uses multiple light emitting diode chips to provide rapid color change. The Patent mark Office described it like this: "A system of variable color landscape lights illuminated by multiple light emitting diode chips provides the user a controllable spectral output. In its various configurations, the electronic control system allows a... (Herald-Tribune)
Building a business on relationships May 19, 2007
Mr. Electric of Cumberland County offers residential and light commercial full-service repair, replacement and upgrades as well as security and landscape lighting, ceiling fan installation and maintenance, high-tech troubleshooting, home safety checks and a members-only Advantage Plan offering scheduling, pricing and other perks. Customers can obtain Mr. Electric s services by calling 243-1187 or going to , where customers can request an electrician online. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Spring garden tours bloom with art, not just flowers May 3, 2007
Accent pieces with landscape lighting, especially if you entertain at night. ARTSY TOURS Sandy Springs Art in the Garden Tour: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Folks take a fancy to Grancy Graybeard, and rightly so Apr 13, 2007
When you see it backlit by the sun or even hit by nighttime landscape lighting, it can take your breath away. The flowers are not the only attraction for these native plants. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Dream Chestnut Street seeking walkway ideas Apr 9, 2007
PORTSMOUTH "" Conceived by The Music Hall, Dream Chestnut Street is a pilot program to determine whether Chestnut Street can achieve permanent status as a pedestrian-friendly walkway. As part of the program, The Music Hall has extended the deadline for inviting the public to help it create and implement a "great room" that will serve as a social gathering space for community, theater and city events. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Tips for giving your house curb appeal Mar 30, 2007
Landscape lighting allows your home to shine at night. Strategically placed lights will highlight bushes, trees or walkways. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
GARDENING: Plants from Desert Demonstration Gardens on move Mar 22, 2007
Landscape lighting and garden art: At 2 p.m. Saturday, join seasoned professionals from Romanza Garden Living and Ted's Lighting, some of Las Vegas' leaders in landscape design, as they offer tips to personalize your landscape. First things first to begin construction: Also at the gardens at 2 p.m. March 31, I'll be teaching you the "how-to" facts of installing your landscape. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Life)
GARDENING: Take steps to reduce spring allergy symptoms Mar 15, 2007
Landscape lighting and garden art: Join seasoned professionals from Romanza Garden Living and Ted's Lighting, some of Las Vegas' leaders in designing landscapes, at 2 p.m. March 24. They'll personalize your landscape with special finishing touches, including lighting, garden art and distinctive containers. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Life)
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"They're registering for power tools, grills, rugs, vacuum cleaners and even landscape lighting.". The trend toward more outdoor activities and an active lifestyle has supported the longtime REI gift registry, available online or by visiting a local retail store. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Braund brings new dimension to winter art Jan 23, 2007
His other recent projects include landscaping for new homes and all the landscape lighting for the new high-end Elkhorn town home development in Ouray ... He has been working a lot lately with light installation and is trying to market his own line of trademarked Attraction Lights, for functional and decorative landscape lighting. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
