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Let there be light….
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Crammed existence in urban areas allows very few the pride of owning a sprawling garden. However, a garden in the courtyard is not without its share of problems and requires utmost care in terms of safety and lighting. After all, one would not want reptiles and rats running across once darkness sets in.
Safety is not the only issue when it comes to lighting up the garden. Illumination also enhances the magnificence of plant life, if used with discretion. Excessive lighting can generate a lot of heat which may result in the plants wilting away while lesser than required light will defeat the very purpose of using it. If the garden has pathways, it is wiser to have floor-mounted lamps installed on both sides of the pathway, though at alternate spots. However, if the paths are too narrow, one can go for lights mounted inside the ground. Apart from serving the practical needs, the fixtures in the floor will enhance the aesthetics using diffusive light. They are ideal to use around fountains and rock gardens apart from the pathways.
Wall mounted lamps too, apart from adding to the beauty, serve an important purpose by keeping away rodents and reptiles from foraying into the built-in area.
The market is flooded with umpteen lighting options for the garden. Contemporary designs with metallic, vertical and angular orientations are the most preferred ones, while for those with conservative tastes, traditional lamps with curves and ornamentation will serve the purpose.
Double role
Lamps doubling up as garden seats are an option. As seats, they can bear a weight up to 120 kg. The entire bottom portion emits light by way of a CFL lamp fixed inside. Another option is the lamp shade serving as a container if it has a plant and as a seat when it is empty. Reading lamps with water-proof technology is another choice if you happen to be a book-worm. Use of CFL bulbs or light emitting diodes (LED) is catching up in terms of power conservation.
SWATHI V.
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