Why Outdoor Flood Lights May Work for Your Garden

Garden statement lighting is great for the purpose of creating an atmosphere of relaxation and beauty. If you are up for statement lighting but at the same time want something more practical and need bigger security, flood lights can work perfectly for your garden as they can provide bright light.


By definition, flood light is an artificial light directed or diffused to give a comparatively uniform illumination over a rather large given area. This makes it ideal for bigger outdoor spaces as it’s important that these areas are well lit. If you are a homeowner looking to add security to your yard and home, you can choose these lights as a simple and inexpensive way to gain the needed security. They work great for neighborhoods where there are no active security systems but where residents feel more secure with better lighting. By lighting up the yard it can deter burglars from intruding your property for fear of being seen.  Also, it can come handy in keeping away animals that may prove to be pests to the plants in your garden such as squirrels.

Moreover, they are also great for activity areas like tennis courts and swimming pools. They can be placed over swimming pools and lawn areas in your backyard so adequate light can be provided for safety, which is particularly important if kids are playing football on the lawn or sports in the pool.


Things to keep in mind when buying outdoor flood lights

Maybe the major problem when it comes to outdoor lighting is the maintenance cost which translates to electricity bills. You want to choose a source of light that won't spend too much electricity. On that note what should you be aiming at is LED flood lighting. This happens to be one of your best options as with the use of LED flood lighting, electricity costs can become reduced by as much as 80%, and as such present a huge cost-saving option. Led bulbs also have a longer life span than incandescent light bulb  (for instance, LED light bulb can last up to an impressive 50000 hours) meaning they can eliminate the frequent need for bulb changes. Another great advantage is that LED bulbs need little time to reach maximum brightness. Also since they don't contain the highly poisonous mercury makes them a greener option. Being recyclable, can lower the carbon output per capita for almost a third.

Finally, you may also want to consider options where flood lights are fitted with motion sensors that trigger an alarm on detection of movement. This will help in keeping you alert in case there is any intrusion detected.

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