LOW VOLTAGE OR STANDARD GARDEN LIGHTING
Low voltage garden lighting is very useful during night. Use 12 volt electrical points instead of the usual 120 volts. It is safe and easy to work. These light fixtures can be added and adjusted while the system is plugged in and turned on. It is totally shock-free and easy even around children and pets. The electricity required for running is supplied by the power pack and is controlled by an automatic timer. It controls light and creates shadows and contrasts.

SOLAR LIGHTING
This is the most cost effective form of lightening which does not need to be on or off. This type of garden lighting does not require any wiring, as the panels fitted on top of the fixtures capture the energy from the blazing sunrays during the day time and disperse them during the dark hours. Solar lighting is not meant for large areas or for parties where brightness is required. It works well to light up pathways in the garden. Another type of solar lighting in demand today is the system of hanging lights that are meant for the walls.

LANDSCAPE LIGHTING
Landscape lighting is done in larger gardens. It is available in different styles for different uses; these lighting solutions are perfect for making night time the right time in your yard, garden, deck or porch areas. They are easily installed with good effects if you choose according to your garden conditions.

TIPS TO KEEP IN MIND
1. Flood lights are good for highlighting large bushes and trees, while well lights work best on structures and walls.
2. For decks, patios, and porches, there are a number of lighting options such as accent, post and recessed deck lights. Trees for example, look best when lit from below, as do walls and other large structures.
3. For lawns, walkways and other areas, make sure light points down to prevent the glare.
4. Avoid over-lighting your garden.
5. Be dramatic. Show only what you want to be seen. Highlight the features you like best. Hide the ones that seem less worthy.
6. Conceal the source of the light until the light is too flashy to be flaunted. The focus should be completely on the garden and not on the lights.
7. Avoid glare especially in those areas in your garden where friends and family gather. Position the lights such that they are not shining straight into the eye.
8. Make sure that there is enough light in the walk path.
9.  Light up any unexpected steps, turns or rough patches. This will give very classy look.
10.  Buying cheaper fixtures may please your budget for the present, but they are costly to maintain.
11. Experiment with placements and angles to see what effects you can create.