Garden Lighting Ideas

The best garden lighting ideas are not about putting lights everywhere.

Good outdoor lighting should reveal the garden selectively.

It can:

• Extend the garden into the evening

• Highlight trees and planting

• Make outdoor dining more atmospheric

• Improve movement through the landscape

• Draw attention to important features

• Create depth when viewed from inside the house.

At Kirman Design, we design garden lighting as part of complete landscape schemes throughout North West England, including Lancashire, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside and the Ribble Valley.

The strongest garden lighting schemes usually combine:

function + atmosphere + planting + architecture + restraint.

Start With What You Want to See at Night

Before choosing fittings, ask:

What should the garden look like after dark?

Important elements might include:

• Specimen tree

• Multi-stem tree

• Main planting border

• Water feature

• Garden wall

• Pergola

• Steps

• Seating area

• Distant focal point.

Lighting should normally support these elements rather than become the feature itself.

Garden Lighting Design

A successful lighting scheme should be developed alongside the wider garden design.

For broader inspiration, see Garden Design Ideas.

For the overall landscaping context, see Garden Landscaping Ideas.

Think About the Garden From Inside the House

One of the greatest benefits of landscape lighting is that it allows the garden to remain visually present after dark.

Look through:

• Kitchen windows

• Bifold doors

• Sliding doors

• Living-room glazing

• Bedrooms.

Ask which elements should remain visible.

Indoor Outdoor Garden Lighting

Our Indoor Outdoor Garden Design page explores the wider relationship between house and landscape.

Lighting can reinforce this by extending the visual experience beyond the glass at night.

Light the View Beyond Bifold Doors

Large glazed doors can become dark mirrors at night if nothing outside is illuminated.

Our Garden Design Around Bifold Doors page explores the wider design relationship.

Lighting selected trees or planting beyond the terrace can make the garden feel much more connected to the interior.

Lighting Around Sliding Doors

For contemporary properties, see Garden Design Around Sliding Doors.

Create Layers of Light

A good garden lighting scheme usually works at several depths.

For example:

foreground — planting close to the house

middle ground — tree or wall

background — distant specimen tree.

This creates perspective.

Avoid Lighting Everything Equally

If every:

• Tree

• Wall

• Border

• Path

is illuminated with the same intensity, the garden can lose depth.

Selective darkness is part of good lighting design.

Use Light and Shadow Together

Shadow creates:

• Contrast

• Mystery

• Depth.

A garden should not look like a showroom after dark.

Tree Uplighting Ideas

Trees are among the most effective elements to illuminate.

Uplighting can reveal:

• Trunk

• Branch structure

• Canopy.

It can create significant impact without requiring a large number of fittings.

Light a Specimen Tree

A single specimen tree can become a powerful night-time focal point.

Positioning and beam direction should emphasise its natural form rather than flatten it.

Multi-Stem Tree Lighting

Multi-stem trees are particularly effective when illuminated because the branching structure can create interesting:

• Shadows

• Silhouettes

• Layers.

Light Trees From More Than One Angle

Where appropriate, two carefully positioned fittings can reveal more of the tree's form than one intense beam.

The aim should be to model the tree rather than simply create a bright patch.

Avoid Lighting Every Tree

Choose the trees that:

• Frame views

• Create depth

• Have strong structure

• Occupy important positions.

Garden Planting Lighting Ideas

Planting can look completely different at night.

Our Garden Planting Ideas page explores planting composition more broadly.

For professional planting planning, see Planting Design.

Light Plant Texture

Certain plants respond particularly well to lighting because of:

• Leaf shape

• Movement

• Fine texture.

Grasses can create moving shadows, while large foliage can produce strong silhouettes.

Backlight Planting

Lighting from behind can create a very different effect from frontal illumination.

It can reveal:

• Leaf outlines

• Fine stems

• Grasses.

This can be especially effective against a darker background.

Use Silhouettes

A plant or small tree positioned between a light source and a wall can cast striking shadows.

This can create atmosphere without requiring additional decorative features.

Light Planting From Within the Border

Rather than placing fittings neatly along the border edge, consider hiding them among the planting.

This can make the light feel as though it comes from within the landscape.

Do Not Illuminate Every Plant

A planting scheme should still contain:

• Depth

• Shadow

• Dark areas.

Light selected structural plants instead.

Garden Patio Lighting Ideas

Patios often need functional lighting, but they should not become excessively bright.

Our Garden Patio Ideas page explores the wider terrace design.

Keep Patio Lighting Subtle

A good patio lighting scheme might combine:

• Low-level ambient light

• Lighting from the house

• Pergola lighting

• Illuminated planting nearby.

Avoid turning the whole terrace into one evenly lit surface.

Light Around the Patio Rather Than Only Onto It

Lighting:

• Trees

• Borders

• Walls

around the terrace can create a much richer atmosphere than simply installing fittings in the paving.

Outdoor Dining Lighting Ideas

Dining areas need enough light to:

• See food

• Move safely

• Socialise.

But excessive brightness can destroy the atmosphere.

Our Garden Design for Outdoor Dining page explores the wider dining-space design.

Use Gentle Light Around the Table

Possible sources include:

• Pergola lighting

• Wall lighting

• Portable table lights

• Candles.

The goal should be comfortable illumination rather than floodlighting.

Outdoor Entertaining Lighting Ideas

For broader garden entertaining spaces, see Outdoor Entertaining Area Ideas.

A successful entertaining lighting scheme should support:

• Dining

• Lounge seating

• Cooking

• Routes

• Landscape views.

Garden Design for Entertaining

For the broader layout principles, see Garden Design for Entertaining.

Evening Entertaining

For gardens specifically designed for after-dark use, see Garden Design for Evening Entertaining.

Garden Seating Area Lighting Ideas

A seating area should feel inviting after dark.

Our Garden Seating Area Ideas page explores different seating layouts.

Lighting might include:

• Illuminated planting

• Under-seat lighting

• Nearby tree uplighting

• Wall lighting.

Built-In Seating Lighting

Concealed lighting beneath a bench can provide:

• Soft illumination

• Visual definition

• A contemporary effect.

It should normally remain subtle.

Fire-Pit Lighting Ideas

Fire already provides light and atmosphere.

Our Garden Design Around a Fire Pit page explores the wider layout.

Around a fire area, external lighting should normally support:

• Safe access

• Planting

• Surrounding landscape

rather than compete with the flames.

Outdoor Kitchen Lighting Ideas

Outdoor kitchens need more functional task lighting.

Our Garden Design Around an Outdoor Kitchen page explores kitchen integration.

Lighting may be required over:

• Grill

• Preparation surfaces

• Sink

• Storage.

Outdoor Kitchen Ideas

For broader kitchen inspiration, see Outdoor Kitchen Ideas.

Separate Task Lighting From Atmosphere

The cooking area may need more light than:

• Dining

• Lounge seating.

Use different circuits or zones where practical so the mood can change after cooking finishes.

Pergola Lighting Ideas

Pergolas provide useful opportunities for integrating lighting.

Our Pergola Ideas page explores different structures.

Possible lighting approaches include:

• Concealed linear lighting

• Recessed downlights

• Pendant-style fittings

• Uplighting nearby planting.

Avoid Excessive Downlighting

Rows of bright downlights can make a pergola feel more like a commercial canopy than an outdoor room.

Use light selectively.

Illuminate the Pergola Structure

Lighting the structure itself can create:

• Shadow

• Architectural definition.

This can work well with contemporary gardens.

Pergolas for Privacy

Where a pergola also provides screening, see Pergolas for Privacy.

Lighting nearby planting can help soften the structure after dark.

Garden Wall Lighting Ideas

Walls can create excellent surfaces for:

• Grazing light

• Shadow

• Backlighting plants.

Our Garden Wall Ideas page explores wall design more broadly.

Graze Textured Walls

Lighting close to the surface can emphasise:

• Stone

• Brick

• Textured finishes.

This can reveal the material in a way daylight does not.

Use Wall Lights Carefully

Decorative wall fittings can work well around:

• House

• Pergola

• Garden room.

But too many visible fittings can create visual clutter.

Garden Steps Lighting Ideas

Steps need to be visible for safe movement.

Our Garden Steps Ideas page explores their wider design.

Recessed Step Lighting

Low-level recessed fittings can illuminate:

• Treads

• Changes in level

without flooding the whole garden with light.

Use Light to Show the Level Change

The aim should be to make:

• Edge

• Direction

• Height change

easy to understand.

Avoid Glare on Steps

A fitting directly in the user's line of sight may make steps harder rather than easier to read.

Lighting Retaining Walls and Terraces

Sloping gardens can create interesting opportunities for layered lighting.

Our Garden Terracing page explores multiple levels.

Retaining Wall Lighting

For structural wall design, see Garden Retaining Walls.

Lighting can reveal:

• Wall texture

• Plants above

• Changes of level.

Sloping Garden Lighting Ideas

For broader slope inspiration, see Sloping Garden Ideas.

Different levels can create natural layers of light across the landscape.

Garden Path Lighting Ideas

Paths need sufficient visibility without resembling an airport runway.

Our Garden Path Ideas page explores route design.

Avoid Regular Rows of Bollards

Equally spaced lights along both sides of a residential path can feel overly formal or commercial.

Instead, consider lighting:

• Adjacent planting

• Trees

• Walls

• Important changes in direction.

Light the Destination

A path may need less direct illumination if the destination is clearly visible.

For example, an illuminated:

• Tree

• Pergola

• Seating area

can guide movement through the garden.

Water Feature Lighting Ideas

Water can respond beautifully to light.

Our Garden Water Feature Ideas page explores:

• Ponds

• Rills

• Reflecting pools

• Architectural water.

Use Reflections

Lighting a tree or structure beside still water can create a reflection without putting a fitting in the water itself.

Light Moving Water

Moving water can create:

• Sparkle

• Shadow

• Reflections.

The direction of the light can significantly alter the effect.

Avoid Making Water Glow Unnaturally

A subtle approach often looks more sophisticated than intensely illuminating an entire pond.

Swimming Pool Lighting Ideas

For larger gardens, see Garden Design Around a Swimming Pool.

Pool lighting should work alongside:

• Terrace lighting

• Planting

• Outdoor dining

• Wider garden lighting.

Hot-Tub Lighting Ideas

Our Garden Design Around a Hot Tub page explores the wider spa setting.

Avoid relying only on the hot tub's built-in lighting.

Instead, create atmosphere through:

• Nearby trees

• Screens

• Pergola

• Planting.

Lighting Garden Screens

Screens can produce interesting:

• Shadows

• Patterns

• Backlighting.

Our Garden Screening Ideas page explores different types of screening.

Backlight a Slatted Screen

A concealed light behind slats can create:

• Depth

• Pattern

• Warmth.

It should be carefully positioned so the light source itself is not distracting.

Garden Privacy Lighting Ideas

Lighting can affect privacy.

A brightly illuminated seating area can make occupants more visible from neighbouring windows.

Our Garden Privacy Ideas page explores wider screening strategies.

Keep Private Areas More Subtle

Use lower illumination around:

• Lounge seating

• Hot tubs

• Dining

and stronger focal lighting on landscape elements beyond.

This draws attention away from the people using the space.

Overlooked Gardens

For broader privacy issues, see Overlooked Garden.

Modern Garden Lighting Ideas

Modern gardens often respond well to:

• Concealed fittings

• Architectural uplighting

• Linear details

• Strong tree illumination.

For broader inspiration, see Modern Garden Ideas.

Contemporary Garden Lighting Ideas

Contemporary gardens can combine architectural lighting with softer planting illumination.

See Contemporary Garden Ideas.

Luxury Garden Lighting Ideas

Luxury garden lighting should usually be defined by:

• Subtlety

• Control

• Layering

• Integration.

For wider premium inspiration, see Luxury Garden Ideas.

High-End Garden Lighting

Expensive fittings alone do not create a high-end scheme.

The quality comes from:

• Position

• Beam direction

• Concealment

• Wiring strategy

• Control

• Integration with planting and construction.

For broader premium implementation, see High-End Garden Landscaping.

Courtyard Garden Lighting Ideas

Courtyards can respond especially well to lighting because walls create surfaces for:

• Shadows

• Reflections

• Grazing light.

Our Courtyard Gardens page explores these spaces.

Use One Strong Focal Element

In a smaller courtyard, one illuminated:

• Tree

• Water feature

• Sculpture

may be more effective than numerous fittings.

Small Garden Lighting Ideas

Small gardens do not need many lights.

Our Small Garden Design page explores compact landscapes.

Use Light to Create Depth

In a small garden, illuminating the far boundary or a feature beyond the immediate terrace can make the space feel visually deeper.

Avoid Overlighting Small Gardens

Too many fittings can make:

• Boundaries

• Neighbours

• Every corner

more visually obvious.

Keep some darkness.

Medium Garden Lighting Ideas

For medium-sized gardens, see Medium Garden Design.

A typical scheme might include:

• Terrace

• Main tree

• Selected border planting

• Secondary seating

• Path or steps.

Large Garden Lighting Ideas

Large gardens offer opportunities for much greater depth.

Our Large Garden Ideas page explores landscape-scale design.

Do Not Try to Light the Whole Garden

A large plot should still contain dark areas.

Focus lighting around:

• House

• Main entertaining areas

• Important trees

• Key routes

• Selected distant features.

Use Distant Lighting to Extend the View

An illuminated specimen tree far from the house can visually extend the garden at night.

Large Rear Garden Lighting

For substantial rear plots, see Large Rear Garden Ideas.

Half-Acre Garden Lighting

For larger properties, see Garden Design for Half an Acre.

A larger site may benefit from different lighting zones around:

• House

• Terrace

• Orchard

• Secondary seating.

One-Acre Garden Lighting

For acre-scale landscapes, see Garden Design for an Acre.

At this scale, restraint becomes particularly important.

Very Large Gardens

For estate-scale properties, see Very Large Garden Design.

The wider landscape does not need to become illuminated simply because it is available.

Long Narrow Garden Lighting Ideas

Lighting can help break up a long garden.

Our Long Narrow Garden Design page explores this type of plot.

Use a sequence of illuminated:

• Trees

• Screens

• Garden rooms

rather than lighting one continuous corridor.

Wide Garden Lighting Ideas

For broad plots, see Wide Garden Design.

Use lighting at different:

• Widths

• Depths

to create a layered composition.

Family Garden Lighting Ideas

Family gardens need lighting that supports:

• Routes

• Steps

• Outdoor dining

• Evening use.

Our Family Garden Design page explores the wider family landscape.

Avoid Lighting Play Areas Permanently

A trampoline or play area does not necessarily need to become a night-time focal point.

Instead, direct attention towards:

• Trees

• Planting

• Adult entertaining spaces.

Garden Design With a Trampoline

For integrating trampolines into the garden, see Garden Design with a Trampoline.

Accessible Garden Lighting Ideas

Lighting can support accessible movement by making:

• Routes

• Edges

• Level changes

• Seating

easier to understand.

Our Accessible Garden Design page explores the wider principles.

Wheelchair Accessible Garden Lighting

For wheelchair-accessible layouts, see Wheelchair Accessible Garden Design.

Accessible Garden Paths

For route design, see Wheelchair Accessible Garden Paths.

Lighting should support the route without creating uncomfortable glare.

Accessible Garden Seating

For seating-specific planning, see Accessible Garden Seating Ideas.

Lighting Level Access

For step-free house-to-garden transitions, see Level Access from House to Garden.

Threshold lighting should be coordinated with:

• Drainage

• Doors

• Paving

• Routes.

Garden Lighting for New-Build Homes

New-build gardens often lack mature trees and landscape depth initially.

Our New-Build Gardens page explores the broader design challenges.

Use Lighting to Create Maturity

Illuminating new:

• Trees

• Hedging

• Structural planting

can strengthen the landscape immediately after installation.

Garden Design for New-Build Homes

For property-specific guidance, see Garden Design for New-Build Homes.

Garden Lighting After an Extension

An extension often creates large new glazed views into the garden.

Our Garden Design After House Extension page explores the wider redesign.

Design Lighting Before the Garden Is Built

An extension project is a particularly useful time to coordinate:

• Power

• Cabling

• External controls

• Garden lighting.

Retrofitting can be more disruptive.

Landscaping After Building Work

For gardens affected by construction, see Landscaping After Building Work.

Garden Lighting for Period Properties

Outdoor lighting should respond to the architecture rather than making a period garden feel overly commercial.

Our Garden Design for Period Properties page explores the broader relationship.

Use Building Lighting Carefully

Lighting historic or period façades can be effective, but landscape lighting should still allow:

• Trees

• Planting

• Terrace

to contribute to the night-time scene.

Victorian Garden Lighting

For Victorian properties, see Garden Design for Victorian Houses.

Edwardian Garden Lighting

For Edwardian homes, see Garden Design for Edwardian Houses.

Country Garden Lighting Ideas

Country gardens often benefit from a more restrained approach.

Our Garden Design for Country Gardens page explores these landscapes.

Preserve Darkness in Rural Gardens

Do not attempt to illuminate the entire landscape.

Focus on:

• Immediate garden

• Main trees

• Entertaining areas

• Necessary routes.

Darkness beyond can help retain the character of the setting.

Country House Garden Lighting

For larger country properties, see Garden Design for Country Houses.

Barn Conversion Garden Lighting

Barn conversions often respond well to restrained architectural lighting combined with:

• Trees

• Grasses

• Natural materials.

See Garden Design for Barn Conversions.

Lighting Sloping Gardens

Slopes can create particularly dramatic night-time compositions because the landscape naturally occurs at different heights.

For broader inspiration, see Landscaping a Steep Garden.

Garden Lighting and Drainage

Outdoor electrical design and drainage both need to be coordinated with the landscape construction.

Our Garden Drainage page explores surface and ground-water issues.

Coordinate Lighting Before Paving Is Laid

Cabling routes may need to pass beneath:

• Patios

• Paths

• Walls.

Planning them early can reduce later disruption.

Garden Groundworks

For the broader construction foundation, see Garden Groundworks.

Garden Construction

For physical implementation of the landscape, see Garden Construction.

Hard Landscaping

Lighting frequently needs to be integrated into:

• Walls

• Steps

• Paving

• Raised planters.

Our Hard Landscaping page explores these elements.

Bespoke Garden Features and Lighting

Custom features can incorporate lighting directly into their design.

Our Bespoke Garden Features page explores:

• Seating

• Planters

• Screens

• Water features.

Plan Electrical Services Early

Garden lighting works best when the electrical infrastructure is considered before construction begins.

This may involve provision for:

• Circuits

• Controls

• Transformers or drivers

• Future additions.

Use Lighting Zones

Separating the garden into different controllable zones can provide flexibility.

For example:

terrace

planting

trees

pergola

water feature.

This means the complete scheme does not always need to operate at once.

Consider How the Garden Changes Through the Evening

Early evening might use:

• Dining lighting

• Kitchen lighting

• Landscape lighting.

Later, you may want:

• Fire

• Trees

• Softer planting light

with other areas switched off.

Design for Maintenance

Outdoor lighting exists in a living landscape.

Plants grow.

Trees expand.

Borders change.

Fittings should remain:

• Accessible

• Adjustable where appropriate

• Maintainable.

Avoid Burying Fittings in Future Growth

A fitting that works perfectly when the planting is installed may become completely hidden later.

Think about mature plant size.

Allow the Landscape to Mature

As trees and planting develop, the way light moves through the garden will change.

A good design should anticipate this.

How Much Does Garden Lighting Cost?

Garden lighting cost depends on:

• Number of fittings

• Type of fittings

• Cabling

• Controls

• Access

• Garden size

• Integration with construction.

For the dedicated cost page, see How Much Does Garden Lighting Cost?.

Landscaping Costs

Where lighting forms part of a complete landscape project, see How Much Does Landscaping Cost?.

Set a Budget for Garden Lighting

Our How to Set a Budget for Garden Landscaping page explores wider budget prioritisation.

Prioritise the Most Important Views

If the lighting budget is limited, start with:

1. Main view from the house

2. Principal outdoor living area

3. Important tree or focal feature

4. Steps and essential routes

5. Secondary landscape elements.

A few properly positioned fittings can create more impact than a large quantity of poorly considered lights.

Garden Lighting Ideas for North West England

Garden lighting in North West England should be designed around the reality of:

• Rain

• Wet ground

• Wind

• Long winter evenings

• Dense planting.

Outdoor fittings and infrastructure need to be appropriate for the environment.

Design for Winter Views

Lighting can be particularly valuable in winter when:

• Days are short

• The garden is frequently viewed from indoors.

Trees and structural planting can become important night-time features even when summer flowers are absent.

Garden Lighting Ideas for Lancashire

Lancashire gardens may include:

• Rural landscapes

• Large gardens

• Slopes

• Mature trees.

Selective tree lighting can work especially well where the surrounding landscape remains dark.

Garden Lighting Ideas for Cheshire

Cheshire gardens may include:

• Outdoor kitchens

• Pergolas

• Pools

• Large terraces

• Mature planting.

Lighting should tie these elements together rather than illuminate each as a separate feature.

Garden Lighting Ideas for Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester gardens often have:

• Close boundaries

• Overlooking

• Smaller urban plots.

Subtle lighting can create atmosphere without drawing unnecessary attention to:

• Fences

• Neighbouring buildings.

Garden Lighting Ideas for Merseyside

Merseyside sites can include:

• Urban gardens

• Suburban plots

• Period properties

• Coastal locations.

Lighting design should respond to:

• Architecture

• Planting

• Exposure.

Garden Lighting Ideas for the Ribble Valley

Ribble Valley gardens can benefit from particularly restrained night-time lighting.

A strong approach may combine:

subtle illumination around the house and terrace

with:

selected trees and planting further into the landscape.

The wider countryside can remain dark.

This contrast can make the illuminated garden feel more atmospheric rather than less.

Frequently Asked Questions About Garden Lighting

What is the best way to light a garden?

Identify the most important trees, planting, routes and outdoor living spaces, then light them selectively rather than trying to illuminate the entire garden.

What should I light first in my garden?

Start with the main view from the house, important outdoor living spaces, significant trees and any steps or essential routes.

Are uplights good for trees?

Yes. Carefully positioned uplights can reveal trunks, branch structures and canopies very effectively.

How many garden lights do I need?

There is no standard number. A well-designed scheme may use surprisingly few fittings if each has a clear purpose.

Should every tree be lit?

No. Choose trees with strong form or strategic importance.

How do you light garden borders?

Use concealed fittings among the planting to highlight selected trees, shrubs or textures rather than evenly illuminating the entire border.

Should patio lights be bright?

Usually not. The patio should have enough functional light while surrounding landscape lighting creates the atmosphere.

How do you light an outdoor dining area?

Use softer ambient lighting around the table combined with appropriate task lighting and landscape lighting beyond.

How do you light a pergola?

Lighting can be integrated into the structure using discreet downlighting, concealed linear lighting or other carefully positioned fittings.

How should garden steps be lit?

Light changes of level sufficiently to make them easy to understand without creating glare.

Do garden paths need lights along both sides?

Not necessarily. Lighting adjacent planting, walls or destination features can often provide enough orientation.

Can a water feature be illuminated?

Yes. Reflections, moving water and surrounding planting can all be used to create night-time interest.

How can lighting make a small garden look bigger?

Lighting features at the far end of the garden can extend the apparent visual depth after dark.

How do you light a large garden?

Concentrate on important zones and selected distant focal points rather than trying to illuminate the entire site.

Can garden lighting improve privacy?

It can influence how the space feels. Keeping seating relatively subtle while lighting landscape elements beyond can draw attention away from occupants.

Is garden lighting useful in winter?

Yes. It can make structural planting and trees visible from inside the house during the long winter evenings.

Should garden lighting be planned before landscaping?

Ideally yes, particularly where cabling needs to pass beneath paving, walls or other built elements.

Can lighting be added to an existing garden?

Yes, although installation may be more straightforward when coordinated with new landscaping.

How much does garden lighting cost?

Costs vary according to garden size, number and type of fittings, cabling, controls and complexity. See How Much Does Garden Lighting Cost?.

Can Kirman Design design lighting as part of a complete garden project?

For suitable projects, lighting can be developed as part of the wider garden and delivered through our Garden Design & Build service.

The Best Garden Lighting Is Often the Lighting You Barely Notice

Good landscape lighting should make you notice:

the tree

not:

the spotlight.

It should make you appreciate:

the texture of the planting

not:

the fitting hidden within it.

It should allow you to see:

the garden beyond the glass

rather than:

your reflection in a dark window.

The:

trees should create depth.

The:

planting should produce texture and shadow.

The:

routes should remain clear.

The:

outdoor living areas should feel comfortable.

And:

darkness should still be allowed to exist.

That is the difference between:

installing garden lights

and:

designing a night-time landscape.

At Kirman Design, we approach garden lighting as part of the complete garden, combining:

views + trees + planting + outdoor living + architecture + detailed landscape construction.

If you are looking for garden lighting ideas for a property in Lancashire, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, the Ribble Valley or elsewhere across North West England, begin by deciding which parts of the landscape deserve to be seen after dark. The strongest lighting schemes illuminate those elements beautifully — and leave the rest alone.