Is Garden Lighten An Essential Part of Your Garden?

Garden lighting can completely change how a garden feels — but is it essential?

After more than 20 years designing and building gardens across Hertfordshire, I’ve found the answer is usually more nuanced than people expect.

In this video, I explain when garden lighting is genuinely important, when it becomes more of a luxury, and how to plan for it properly even if the budget isn’t there yet.

We explore:

• When lighting is essential for safety and security
• Why large gardens often benefit most from lighting
• Features worth highlighting — water, planting, gazebos and seating areas
• Why less is usually more
• How to futureproof lighting using ducting and cable routes
• Typical considerations around cost and installation
• When you may need an electrician
• Why zoning and remote control matter

Lighting should quietly improve a garden — not dominate it.

Used thoughtfully, it creates atmosphere, improves usability and helps a garden feel calm after dark.

Craig McGibbon Ltd
Garden Design & Landscaping in Hertfordshire

Serving Welwyn Garden City, Harpenden, St Albans and surrounding areas.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 Is garden lighting essential?
00:13 Safety and security first
00:56 When lighting becomes a nice-to-have
02:02 Planning for lighting later
03:22 Cost and electrical considerations
03:49 Zoning and remote controls
04:20 Why less is more
04:37 Final thoughts
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