Neil Jones wrote:

I've cross posted this to uk.rec.gardening and uk.d-i-y because I
believe it's on topic for both groups.

I'm redesigning my back garden at the moment and my thoughts have turned
to lighting. I would like to illuminate the terrace which is just to the
rear of the house, but also I'm considering some path lighting and maybe
some accent lighting to highlight specimen trees, planting groups etc.
This would mainly be for use during the summer but occasionally we would
switch the lights on at other times, for effect.

I live in a rural village so I'm conscious of light pollution and don't
really want to brighten the night sky which could affect other locals.

I'll discuss my plans with my neighbours before I go ahead but I have a
number of questions initially:-

What is best practice regarding this kind of lighting?


Somethiung that your neighbours can take out with a .22 air rifle.

Some ******t has ruined a lisetd building rtound here by lettong an
architect loose: His garden resembles tescos car park under floodlights,
with weird modern scultures dotted around like giant turds. You can no
longer see teh stars, all you can see is this gahsltly glow in the sky.

Fortunately I have a friend with a rabbit rifle. One fine night...and
the next door place burnt almost down a few years back...



Mains voltage, low voltage or a mixture?

Is this a daft idea and I should forget about it?

Many thanks

Neil