Five Benefits of Outdoor Landscape Lighting
Today’s homeowners see their landscapes as a source of pride, a refuge for relaxation, and a place to enjoy good times with family and friends. Outdoor landscape lighting brings these spaces to life after the sun goes down, providing an unmatched aesthetic effect while adding safety and usability.
- You add beautification with a spectacular night-time look and feel. Focal points stand out and become more captivating. Textures not seen in daylight become eye-catching detail. Architectural features can be accented, which brings the building and the landscape together for a resort-like feel.
- You add usability by extending hours to enjoy your yard, landscaping and the outdoors at night. Now patios, pools and children’s play areas become entertainment venues or just relaxing places to unwind.
- You create safe passage with illumination. Hazards such as steps, low-hanging or thorny vegetation, abrupt changes in elevation or debris in a walkway, can all be avoided with properly placed landscape lighting.
- You add security. It’s a well-known fact that a well-lit landscape will deter potential intruders by eliminating dark areas and shadows that would conceal movement around the property. Learn more about security lighting features.
- You increase your property value by bringing it to life at night. It also provides excellent return on investment by creating a stunning first impression when viewed by visitors.
If you want to enjoy your outdoor living spaces to the fullest, consider the benefits of professionally installed outdoor lighting. Decorating Elves systems offer improved safety, security and nighttime enjoyment, not to mention the investment as an addition to enhancing nighttime curb appeal.
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Sea Turtle Nesting Season is March 1st thru October 31st. For millions of years female sea turtles have been coming ashore to lay their eggs on beaches. 
In the past the hatchling turtles were guided to the ocean by an instinct to travel away from the dark silhouettes of the dune vegetation and toward the brightest horizon which was the light from the sky reflecting off the ocean. In present times however, many coastal areas are highly populated. It is important to adjust beach lighting for sea turtle nesting. There are many artificial lights near the beach that can deter females from nesting and disorient hatchling sea turtles. The hatchlings travel inland toward the artificial lights, where they often die from dehydration, are preyed upon by fire ants and ghost crabs, or sometimes crawl onto the road where they are run over by cars.
The team at Decorating Elves, led by owner Nick Schriver, is excited to announce a recently presented award from the Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals (AOLP)!
Now it is time to enjoy them throughout the season.
Decorating Elves is seeking motivated team members to install Holiday Lighting and Décor for our upcoming season. Qualified candidates enjoy working outdoors in all types of terrain and weather conditions. We offer a team atmosphere in a fast paced environment. No lighting experience necessary, we will train. You must be willing and able to climb ladders, lift min 40 lbs, work on a team, and follow detailed instructions. Experience on ladders, roof walking, Ariel equipment is a plus.
What can you do to instantly transform the appearance of your home without an expensive renovation? Install a landscape lighting system. You work hard to keep your yard and lawn looking good, so why wouldn’t you want to install a lighting system to highlight the features you are most proud of? Before you go out and buy a landscape lighting system, take a moment to learn how to use lighting to your best advantage. 
Escape from the stress of everyday living by creating a breathtaking oasis in your backyard—just like this one we created for a recent home owner. The coy pond is illuminated and easier to gaze upon at night. A soft, natural, diffuse effect is shown with the plants being moon-lit and the light passing through leaves and branches, casting shadows to the ground below. There is a pleasing and yet traditional effect in which the water from the fountain is strongly illuminated at the front. The back lighting of the trees gives them the ability to stick out before anything that may be behind it. This great backyard scene can be illuminated in 1 day and for less than $2k.