Tips & Techniques

GARDEN SPIKE LIGHTING

Garden Spike Lighting

Garden spike lights are ideal for use in gardens as they can be easily repositioned as the planting matures adding greater flexibility than an in-ground fitting.

1. CREATE A FOCUS

Garden spike lights can be used to create a focus light onto a specific feature such as a tree or sculpture. This can be used to extend the view down the garden and give depth to the space.

victorian water rill with lit box balls along each side and sculpture at end
2. USE TO FLOODLIGHT

Wider areas can be lit using spikes with a flood beam, rather than a spot. This is useful for uplighting a hedge or brick wall where a diffused effect is needed.

flood lighting of hedge by spike light fittings
3. LIGHT LOW LEVEL PLANTING

Low-level bedding can be lit as infill light between features. The lighting tends to be raised above the planting and directed back down to prevent glare.

alfresco dining with underlit table and softly lit planting surrounding it
4. POSITIONING

The beauty of the spike lights is that they can be repositioned for the best effect. The planting changes from season to season and over time as it grows so the lighting needs to be adaptive.

Patio garden with seating surrounded by uplit multi-stemmed trees
5. GET THE LOOK

For focus light to features use the Kew spotlight or Hampton floodlight ranges. These two families come in three sizes with different light outputs to suit what you are lighting. For low level bedding the Hampton is again a good option but also consider the Portobello and, for a twinkle candle-like effect, the Carella.

Courtyard garden with table and softly lit tulips