Outdoor entertaining with family and friends has become increasingly more popular. We're wanting to spend more time outside dining under our verandas, especially during the warmer months. New home designs often come standard with alfresco areas complete with outdoor kitchens, and those renovating their home often include a more elaborate outdoor living area they can dine and watch TV under. When landscaping the back garden or courtyard area, it makes sense to be able to enjoy the lovely vista you've got even after the sun has set.
The range of garden lighting Adelaide home owners can have installed these days is nothing short of astonishing. Licensed landscapers from Hand Made Gardens have over 45 years experience installing low voltage outdoor lights to bring your garden to life at night. If you're renovating your front or backyard, consider having garden lights installed to highlight a feature, plants, or just to create a dramatic effect along the edge of a deck, path or steps.
Garden Lighting FAQ
Do I need an electrician or a permit for garden lighting?
Low-voltage garden lighting (12V, run off a transformer) doesn't need an electrician for the outdoor wiring itself, though the transformer's mains connection does. No council permit is needed for standard garden lighting.
What's the difference between low-voltage and mains garden lighting?
Low-voltage (12V) is safer to install outdoors, cheaper to run, and what most garden lighting uses. Mains (240V) lighting needs licensed electrical work throughout and is generally overkill for garden lighting specifically.
How much does garden lighting cost?
Depends how many fittings, the run length back to power, and fitting quality — quoted individually after working out what's actually worth lighting on your site.
Can lighting be added to an existing garden?
Yes — it's one of the easiest additions to retrofit, since low-voltage cable can usually be run along garden bed edges without major disruption.
How many lights does a typical garden need?
Fewer than most people expect — a handful of well-placed fittings on paths, steps and one or two feature trees usually does more than lighting everything.
Would you like garden lights installed? If you know what your budget is and have something in mind, ask us to quote on it.
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