A considered guide to planning a low-voltage landscape lighting system, from layers of light and fixture selection to transformer sizing and installation.

Learn how to size a low-voltage landscape lighting transformer using total fixture wattage, the 80% guideline and practical voltage-drop considerations.

A designer-minded guide to path-light spacing, including why 8 to 10 feet is a useful starting point and when a landscape calls for something different.

A practical homeowner guide to low-voltage landscape lighting installation, from planning fixture locations to transformer setup, cable routing and nighttime adjustment.

Compare brass, copper and aluminum landscape lighting fixtures and learn why material matters for durability, finish, patina and the way a fixture ages outdoors.