The finish might be steel, the colour can be black, either one looks amazing against grass or hard surfaces like concrete, brickwork, cobbles, shale or gravel. Low voltage LED bulbs are recognized with regard to their bright illumination and efficient use of power. They are really getting increasingly popular and when the 12V option is what you choose in all probability you’ll require a transformer, as a general rule UK homes run of 240V electricity. Halogen lamps are going to be capable of being plugged straight into a mains socket without requiring a transformer.

Spike lights are easy to install and are sufficiently small to think about a variety of designs when you conclude their final position. You might lay them on the lawn or down the drive to ascertain if you want to run a straight line or establish a different pattern to enhance the vista when they are illuminated.

Often there is professional advice available so you shouldn’t hesitate to ask questions on the ideal configuration and any tips that might be available. Some designs have adjustable, swivel heads and so the lights might appear to follow when they are turned on.

Though the finish will be steel the colour can be black, either one looks amazing against grass or hard surfaces for instance concrete, brickwork, cobbles or shale or gravel. Low voltage LED bulbs are recognized for their bright illumination and efficient usage of power. They’re becoming more and more popular and if the 12V choices are what you choose you will probably need a transformer because so many UK homes run off 240V electricity. Halogen lamps are going to be able to be plugged straight into a mains socket without requiring a transformer.

Spike lighting is simple to install, therefore, are sufficiently small to take into consideration many different designs prior to deciding their final position. You might lay them out on the lawn or down the drive to ascertain if you would like to run a straight line or build a different pattern to boost the vista when they are illuminated.

There is always professional advice available and that means you shouldn’t hesitate to ask questions on the ideal setting and any tips that could be available.

As you shop for the right spike lights for your property, be sure to understand the different types available. Choose from 12 volt or 240 volt fixtures and coordinate your choice with the mains voltage of your location. This type of lighting is available in stainless steel/silver finish as well as black finish. Lights are made from quality steel designed to provide maintenance-free use for many years. Spike lights come with a length of connection cord that allows homeowners to locate them almost anywhere on the property. However, it will be necessary to provide electrical service to lights that are located some distance from the source.

LED spike lights are perfect for pathways and walkways but may also be used as wall mounted lighting (with proper brackets). Some styles have 360-degree rotation capability to make them even more useful for outdoor illumination. Plan to include spike lights in your outdoor lighting plan. It’s a great way to enhance the appearance of your property.

The simplicity of spike lights means they can be moved to highlight various garden features – we all know that our latest purchase is the current favourite – or you can move them around the garden as the seasons roll by. Enhance the texture of bare bark in the winter, pick out the fresh greens of spring, and illuminate the fiery foliage of autumn.

Use this type of lighting to demarcate pathways and drives, illuminate garden steps, in fact, use them anywhere that a pool of light would be useful or attractive.

The cabling that comes with spike lights is rubber sheathed and very flexible – and doesn’t have to be buried deeply, just lay it under mulch or topsoil, you can even hide it amongst the shrubs!

If your garden doesn’t have an external source of electricity, a linkable spike system or a waterproof junction box will be necessary, as will a waterproof transformer. A transformer that has a dimming facility will increase your lighting possibilities, as well lights that have tiltable heads.

So there you are, spike lights, garden lighting designed for no-fuss, simple installation.

These garden lights are available in a myriad of styles and colours, as well as in halogen and LED – so you will be able to achieve whatever lighting effect you have planned for your garden.

Whether you want to highlight a much loved plant, or simply make your garden a safer place, start the design process now, by looking at our range of garden spike lights.