In 2020, more contractors upped their game and focused on designing instead of just installing.

Performing routine maintenance on equipment and keeping inventory in check is just as important as maintaining a previously installed lighting job.

Safety and security are two top reasons a landscape lighting system should be installed.

If you think about it, many existing customers might be interested in some type of upgrade.

It’s critical to get the job right because it’s your reputation on the line.

Meet the inventor of the 12v lighting system.

Nightingale developed fixtures that could be hidden in plain sight, a trait of a very skilled magician.

As with any product, it is important to do the research first.

As with most things related to homeownership, landscape lighting systems require ongoing maintenance and tuneups.

The goal of this lighting is to draw people in and create more business.

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.