Know more about the types of Garden Lights
Welcome to our selection of garden lights. Zest Lighting offers a variety of outdoor lighting options to enhance your outdoor space and create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Our Pathway Lighting options provide a safe and well-lit path for guests to follow while adding a touch of style to your landscape. Bollard Lighting is perfect for adding ambiance and security to outdoor areas, while our Step Lighting options provide illumination for stairs and walkways.
With Pond Lights, you can enhance the beauty of your water feature and create a sense of tranquility in your outdoor area. For a sleek and modern look, our Deck Lights are an excellent option, while our Ground Lights and Pillar Lights are perfect for illuminating trees and other outdoor structures.
A well-placed Uplight highlights the beauty and texture of your outdoor architecture, creating a dramatic effect. Our 12V Garden Lights are energy-efficient and provide a subtle yet effective lighting solution for your garden, while our Spike Lights are perfect for illuminating plants and trees.
Things to consider when selecting Garden Lighting
If you are at the beginning of your landscaping or garden design plan, it’s best to plan first for your power source before the plants go in. This is for you to know ahead of where you want to place the lights instead of adding them later and digging again. It's important to mention that most of your gardens and backyards already exist, waiting to be lit up and be more convenient to walk around at night. Let us help you with the selecting the right light fixture for your next paradise.
Consider the look and feel you want to achieve
The key to this is asking yourself “What would be the purpose of the lights?” and “Are you looking to add drama, depth, or more visibility on your walkways and water features?”. Knowing the answers to these questions will surely help you make lighting decisions. No need for you to be overwhelmed by this broad selection of lighting.
Know the power source
We stated above that checking for the power source is the first thing you must do before choosing light fixtures. There are lights that should be powered from the electrical grid that needs wiring and trenching. For example, lamps that are mounted in driveways and facades. For solar-powered garden lights, they don’t require any effort in the installation process. For those who have a garden with trees and shrubs, you might want to hire an electrician to design and install lighting. Not to mention, there are also interior designers that are specialized in lighting design and installation.
If you are curious about the power source type of a particular light fixture, that information is included in the product description. This will surely you decide if you want to purchase the light fixture if you know what type of power source it requires.
Lighting spot and garden features
You can ask yourself again these simple questions to guide you in choosing the best garden lights whether it’s a small or large area. Do you want to light up your walkways or driveways for safety? You can choose lamps that can be placed directly on the ground and are weather resistant for these locations. Bollard lights can add both style and ambient lighting to your walkways at night. Consider the Autumn Grey Industrial Solar Bollard Light. Other bollard lights in our selection are best suited for installation on pontoons or jetties.
Zest Lighting also offers in-ground lights for directly lighting up the floor on your walkway or decks and around the pool area. We have the best quality in-ground lights just like our Philip 2W In-Ground Solar Uplight.
Next is identifying what are your garden’s best features. Are there elements you want to highlight like a statue or a tree? Note that the lights for your garden can be layered to complement each other and create an inviting outdoor space.
One thing you should always bear in mind when it comes to garden lighting is that it must be subtle while providing ambient glow and highlighting features of the outdoor space. So if your area is dominated by shrubs or decorative plants, you can choose garden lights like Eleanor Garden Spot Light Set with Remote Solar Panel to provide a focal point.
IP Rating
The IP rating (Ingress Protection) is the main indicator that the lighting fixture is safe to use outdoors. This is very important as the lights for garden use must be resistant to dust and water. You can check the IP rating that is available on the product page on each garden light's technical specifications to determine whether the product can withstand harsh weather and heavy rains.
If it is your first time knowing this, IP is followed by two numbers. For example, IP65, the higher the rating means it offers full protection from solid and water ingress. If the light will be submerged in the water for a long period of time, you should consider a water ingress rating of 8 which is indicated in the second number.
Cleaning and Maintenance
When choosing lights, one of the main things you should consider is the maintenance of the lighting fixture. Of course, there will be maintenance expenses when the time comes that the light fixture needs to be replaced. Make sure to always check the manufacturer's maintenance instructions before cleaning the lampshades, as using an overly strong cleaning agent may permanently destroy the color or damage the lamp itself.
Outdoor LED Lighting
LEDs have become the standard for most lighting applications not only for interior but also for exterior lighting systems. The widespread use of LED lighting has the potential to significantly reduce the energy consumption of so many countries all over the world. So, if you are an eco-friendly homeowner who wants to also lower their monthly electric cost, we suggest that you opt for LED lighting.
Just like in our home’s walkway and garage lighting, LEDs have changed the lights in streets and in parking lots. They are brighter than old streetlights making them ideal for ideal commercial areas. Even in modular lighting, LED lights are now widespread, and this type of light is also available in our collection.
Increase Safety
It’s hard to see where you are going in your yard when it is dark out. And one of the benefits of illuminating your garden or outdoor spaces is making you see your way around without tripping or falling especially on stairs or uneven surfaces. This is why it’s necessary to include lighting up the dark areas. Not only to avoid accidents but to create balance in lighting. Remember to not create a glaring or blinding light. Your goal is to achieve an inviting atmosphere while also guiding the way of your guests in your outdoor space.
Zest Lighting provides a broad range of garden lighting solutions to fit any style and budget. Explore our selection and start adding sophistication to your outdoor space.