Outdoor Lighting: Try it Before You Buy It!

MARY DRESSER, RLA ALSA • August 15, 2016

The one area of design and installation that can literally transform a very nice outdoor environment into a spectacular, never-want-to leave-it, kind of backyard space... is outdoor lighting.


Not only will outdoor lighting add a tremendous amount of visual appeal, but it will also open up a whole new world of enjoyment as you will be able to utilize your outdoor space into the night.


With our new low-voltage lighting demo kit, we now have the ability to bring a lighting demonstration right to your patio, sidewalk, landscape or outdoor area and test different effects and lighting positions.

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The demo kit contains 15 fixtures with pathlights and uplights. You’ll be able to see first-hand the dramatic difference lighting can make to your outdoor environment. We can show you various placements and design ideas to highlight different features, provide drama, provide lighting for safety or just neat ways to use lights that you’ve probably never even thought of.


We can then put a plan and budget together so you know not only what you’ll be getting, but how it will look. Give us a call to schedule your lighting demo today!

A landscape lighting design guide is available for download now.
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Mary Hatch Dresser is a Registered Landscape Architect with a Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Georgia School of Environmental Design. Mary has designed landscapes for 32 years and joined ETW exclusively in 2009. Mary is a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA); and also serves on the Shade Tree Committee in Strasburg Borough where she resides. Mary prides herself in carefully listening to her clients to professionally meld their ideas and personal criteria with sound, experienced design practice.

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