Asked on Oct 26, 2017
Outdoor lighting in shady area- any ideas?
Does anyone have any ideas on landscape lighting for an outdoor area? Solar won't work because the area is in full shade.
8 answers
- Lynne Webbon Oct 26, 2017I am a fan of twinkle lights. It just makes an area look magical. There are two lengths in my carport. I also prefer the white lights in favor of 'warm' that gives off a yellow glow. I always wait until the after Christmas sales to snatch them up.HelpfulReply
- Lawdocon Oct 26, 2017There are battery powered LED lamps that could be used. Would have to turn them on and off, or change batteries more frequently. There are solar powered landscape lights (usually not the brightest bulbs in the store) that have adjustable (hinged) solar panels so their angle to the sun can be positioned. On the right styles, those solar panels can be disconnected from the lamp units and relocated to areas where there is sunlight, and create 'extension cords' back to the lights with the use of low voltage wire. Depending on the area, they could be strung overhead, or left on the ground or buried a little below the ground surface if using the proper wiring designed to be placed underground.HelpfulReply
- Lawdocon Oct 26, 2017Could run conduit for 120V AC power to each location, but that's going up in cost, etc.HelpfulReply
- Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CAon Oct 26, 2017Can you run electricity to the area for string lights? Otherwise, tiki torches, candles and battery powered items will be you other options.HelpfulReply
- Fiddledd224on Oct 26, 2017Torches, candles and mini Christmas lights strung from the house with an outdoor extension cord are quick, cheap fixes.HelpfulReply
- Janet Pizaroon Oct 26, 2017Use low powered security lightsHelpfulReply
- Johnavallance82on Oct 26, 2017Run a string of Exterior Lights or a Lamp Post via a cable. or night lights in Lanterns..........HelpfulReply
- Connie Hillyer Hornon Oct 27, 2017Thanks everyone for your ideasHelpfulReply