Christmas and the year-end festivities are upon us! Lighting adds color and life to a sometimes barron and cold winter wonderland here in New York State. Lights are a go-to, like classic white string lights, multicolored displays, flashing lights, constant lights, and more; there are countless ways to add festive cheer to your landscaping.
Holiday Lighting Options
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Only your imagination limits the holiday lighting options you can choose. Considering these are only up for a limited number of days through the year, you don’t want to break your holiday shopping budget on lights, but doing a little planning can go a long way. Here are the most common light varieties.
- String Lights: Inexpensive, versatile, and timeless, string lights are perfect for adding color to trees, shrubs, and railings. Now popular is pure white or ice blue, and always the multicolored choices we’ve all come to know and associate with the holiday season.
- Pathway Lights: Illuminate walkways and driveways with stake lights or lantern-style fixtures. Solar-powered eco lights will still operate in most dim or grey sky lighting we often get through winter and will not add anything to your electricity bill.
- Projector Lights: Create stunning visual effects with LED projectors and laser lights that cast snowflakes, stars, or other festive patterns onto your home’s exterior. These can rotate, do various patterns, and more, depending on your chosen brand.
- Net Lights: Ideal for quickly covering bushes or hedges, net lights offer a hassle-free solution for creating even, glowing coverage.
- Icicle Lights: Hang icicle lights along your roofline for a magical, wintry aesthetic.
- “Smart” Connected Lighting Systems: Modern smart lights allow homeowners to customize colors and patterns and even sync the display with music using a smartphone app.
Any lights are better than none during the holidays, so don’t lose sleep deciding which style to install.
DIY vs. Professional Installation
While taking care of all aspects of your lighting can be rewarding, it often comes with headaches like balancing on ladders and untangling cords. If you’re 25 feet in the air, the risk of an accident being major goes up dramatically. Hiring a professional ensures safety, efficiency, and a polished look.
Who to Hire for Professional Holiday Lighting
- Landscaping Companies: This is the first place to look. Landscaping companies have the tools and crew to install and take down a wide range of holiday lighting. They will usually let you source the lights and hire them for installation.
- Holiday Lighting Specialists: This is a less common choice, but some companies dedicate their time to the holidays alone. Whatever the season or holiday, they have the options and know-how to do it right. This is a common option for commercial spaces that shift with the season.
- Local Electricians: An electrician can ensure safety and code compliance for complex installations requiring additional wiring or electrical work.
- Online Services: Platforms like Thumbtack, Angi, or TaskRabbit can connect you with local professionals to fit your budget and style.
The Holiday Season is Here
Holiday landscaping lighting is an almost expected way to bring cheer and color to your home landscaping. Whether you opt for a DIY approach or hire a professional, there are boundless options to light up your holidays. Don’t be like Scrooge this Christmas season; be like Rudolf and lead the way with color!
Call Pro Cut Landscaping & Construction for all of your Home Landscape Lighting in Rockland County NY.