💡 Bright Ideas: How to Use Garden Lighting to Transform Your Outdoor Space

Great garden design doesn’t stop when the sun goes down. At Wicked Gardens, we believe the right lighting can turn any outdoor area into a magical retreat. Whether you’re entertaining guests, enjoying a quiet evening under the stars, or simply adding a touch of drama, garden lighting brings your landscape to life after dark.

Here’s how we help homeowners across Lewisham and South East London create beautifully lit, functional outdoor spaces.


✨ 1. Highlight Key Features

Make your garden’s best features shine – quite literally. From uplighting trees and sculptures to spotlighting pergolas and water features, accent lighting adds depth and elegance.

Wicked tip: Use warm white LEDs to highlight your favourite tree or statement planter without creating harsh shadows.


🏡 2. Create Zoning with Light

Lighting can be used to define different areas in your garden, especially useful for:

  • Dining zones with soft overhead festoon lights

  • Pathways with ground-level markers or bollards

  • Lounge areas with low-level ambient lighting

  • Feature beds with subtle uplighting

This not only makes your garden feel bigger but helps guide the eye — and your guests — through your outdoor space.


🌿 3. Safety and Security

Outdoor lighting isn’t just decorative — it’s practical too. We design lighting that improves visibility and safety around:

  • Steps and uneven surfaces

  • Entrances and pathways

  • Sheds or outbuildings

Our discreet motion sensor lights also enhance your home’s security without compromising the aesthetics.


🔌 4. Go Solar or Low-Voltage

Looking to reduce your energy bills? We offer eco-friendly lighting options, including:

  • Solar-powered garden lights that charge during the day

  • Low-voltage LED lighting systems that are long-lasting and efficient

Better for your energy use, and better for the planet — all without sacrificing impact.


🪄 5. Layer Your Lighting for Atmosphere

The most stunning garden lighting schemes use layers — combining task lighting, ambient lighting, and accent lighting.

At Wicked Gardens, we design bespoke lighting plans tailored to your space, mood, and usage, creating an atmosphere that changes with the occasion.


📍 Lighting Up Gardens Across London

We work across Lewisham, Greenwich, Blackheath, Bromley, and Dulwich, helping clients transform their outdoor spaces with expert lighting design and installation.

📞 Call us on 020 8244 7700
📧 Email info@wickedgardens.co.uk

Let’s light up your landscape and extend the life of your garden well into the evening.

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