Kevin Smith reviews 2025 landscape lighting trends, from black fixtures and strip lighting to smart controls and social media etiquette for contractors.

Mentorship programs and educational opportunities help landscape lighting professionals pass on essential skills while attracting new talent to the industry.

Learn essential techniques to eliminate glare in landscape lighting designs, from hex louvers and ambient light control to proper fixture placement on elevation changes.

Modern landscape lighting trends include black fixtures, smaller LED units, artistic bollards, and advanced zoning controls for enhanced customer customization.

From voltage meters to hand tools, outdoor lighting professionals recommend specific equipment to keep on hand for efficient troubleshooting and on-site repairs.

Modern landscape lighting control systems offer smart technology options for residential and commercial applications.

Permanent holiday lighting seems to be a big trend in our landscape lighting industry.

The purpose of the lighting system should always be considered. Are we here to create beauty, safety or security?

When illuminating large trees, there are specific points to consider. In this article, we will look at some of these considerations.

Here are my top 10 guidelines to being the best contractor you can be. Put these practices into your procedures and make the most of them!

To get out of your comfort zone, challenge yourself to gain new knowledge in the landscape lighting industry.

For those of you exploring landscape lighting, this article reviews some electrical terminology and calculations needed in the field.

While landscape lighting systems typically operate smoothly, occasional repairs may be necessary, similar to other mechanical systems.

Prepare a landscape lighting maintenance agreement in advance and discuss with your client while they are dialed-in to their lighting system.

In today’s world there is a large movement to reduce the carbon footprint on the earth.