Manufacturers write specifications for the protection of their contractors and customers.

If you begin a sales pitch with a lower-end product, you may likely be leaving money on the table.

As the era of LED light sources evolves, the practice of hot plugging should be avoided.

Take a look back at some of the lighting highlights of 2019 that are worth revisiting.

Examine different IP ratings and what they mean relative to landscape lighting components.

Adding lighting to hardscapes adds warmth and helps make outdoor living environments even cozier and more inviting.

The industrial look design trend that began in the early 2000s has grown in popularity ever since.

Summer is a great time to explore lighting for a tiki- or tropical-themed landscape.

Thanks to innovation, we’ve moved light-years beyond the simple on-at-dusk, off-at-dawn functionality to sophisticated Bluetooth and Wi-Fi-enabled app-based control systems.

Night demos are not only good for the customer — but doing them is also a great way to educate yourself about the landscape lighting business.

Proper thermal management along with choosing LED light sources with the right wavelengths can successfully reduces insect interest.

Here are a few stories of humorous events that have happened on job sites across the country.

Mounting fixtures in trees can provide beautiful moonlighting and strategic up-lighting effects, but the process can be challenging.

Soil type and weather need to be considered in determining the correct type of ground mount.

Consider using specialty fixtures for creating your own distinctive job signature.

Many outdoor lighting manufacturers have designed very interesting and ornate fixtures.

When designing a circadian rhythm friendly lighting system, consider effects with warmer kelvin temperatures.