Garden spike lighting is characterised as a long narrow spike with a light source attached to it. This spike can be pushed into the soil for easy installation and offers the flexibility to reposition in other parts of the garden as the seasons or your lighting needs change. This fuss-free installation makes them especially popular for large gardens, where multiple fixtures are required. While these versatile fixtures can be used almost anywhere in the garden, these are our top three suggestions for placement.

Along pathways and walkways

Garden spike lighting flanking a driveway, garden path, or walkway leading up to the front door allows people to clearly see where they are going after dark. This reduces the risk of tripping and possibly injury. It also creates a welcoming ambience, leading guests up to the home with an inviting glow.

Near special features

Attractive features of the home, from a prized flower bed to a water fountain to interesting architecture or brickwork, can all be highlighted by spike lights, especially those with an adjustable light source that can be aimed in any desired direction.

At the base of a tree

Positioned at the base of a tree and pointed in an upward direction, garden spike lighting can create a dramatic lighting effect known as uplighting. This effect captures and highlights the shape of the branches, flowers and leaves. The goal is a soft subtle glow to create an ambience as opposed to a harsh floodlight style of illumination.