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Cool Gardens Ideas: Green Garden for the Modern Home

Garden designs, landscape ideas, and outdoor lighting inspiration for contemporary homes and small spaces.

December 18, 2018  ·  By Wally Espinoza  ·  1 Comment

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Using path lights to define garden borders

Garden borders in Australian homes often do double duty, separating lawn from patio, lawn from veggie patch, or path from garden bed. Path lights tucked into…

The Best Solar Spotlights with Adjustable Heads for Australian Gardens

Solar spotlights with adjustable heads make it easier to highlight a feature, redirect light as plants grow, or shift a beam from a garden bed to a pathway.…

Outdoor lighting for pool areas: safety and style

A well-lit pool extends the life of an Australian backyard beyond daylight hours. Soft illumination can make a tiled entertaining area feel inviting, while…

Philips Hue Outdoor Lightstrip Vs InnoGear Strip

Outdoor LED strip lighting can change the character of a garden after sunset. A soft line beneath a bench, along a terrace edge or behind a planter adds depth…

Solar Ground Lights for Driveway Markers

A well-lit driveway makes an arrival feel safer, clearer, and more considered. Solar ground lights are especially useful for marking the edge of a drive…

How to layer lighting in your garden for depth

A well-lit garden should feel inviting after sunset, not as if every plant and path has been placed under a spotlight. Layered lighting combines several levels…

Best Affordable LED Floodlights for Large Backyards

The best affordable LED floodlights for large backyards balance brightness, coverage, weather resistance and running cost. In Australia, a good fitting needs…

Solar Pathway Lights With Glass Panels: Pros And Cons

Solar pathway lights with glass panels bring a decorative touch to outdoor areas while providing low-voltage illumination without trenching or an electrician.…

LED Tube Lights for Under Eaves and Overhangs

Australia's love of outdoor living turns eaves, soffits, and patio overhangs into architectural features worth highlighting. From a renovated Queenslander in…

Solar Step Lights on Wooden Stairs: A Practical Installation Guide

Wooden staircases are common across Australian homes, from the merbau steps leading up to a Hills District deck in Sydney to spotted gum treads wrapping around…

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