Garden lighting

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Garden Lighting refers to the use of outdoor light sources, which may be fire-based (in the form of torches and lamps) or electricity-based (in the form of light bulbs, neon lamps, etc.).

[edit] History

It is probable that gardens have been illuminated for as long as houses have been illuminated, by firelight and then by oil light. Each subsequent form of illumination has been used in gardens, including gas light in the nineteenth century and electric light in the twentieth century. Electricity remains the most popular form of garden lighting in the twenty-first century.^{[citation needed]} It is normally supplied from main power stations but there is a growing trend towards the use of solar power for garden lighting.

[edit] Indoor Lighting

There are many different types of modern indoor lighting fixtures available for the commercial grower, and hobbyists alike. The more popular choices include High Intensity Discharge (HID) and Fluorescents.

High Intensity Discharge lamps include Metal Hallide, High Pressure Sodium, etc

[edit] See also

• Garden design