Spread, Path, & Area Lighting are used most effectively in landscapes that contain pathways, walkways, borders, driveways, low shrubbery and decorative ground cover.  Through proper spread, path, & area fixture arrangement and placement, the safety, security and aesthetic quality of a landscape is enhanced.  When done propertly, spread, path, and area lighting invites one to explore a landscape, drawing the eye to areas of special interest. (Products available at bottom of this page)    SPREAD LIGHTING    Spread lighting or low area lighting produces symmetrical patterns of illumination and is most effective when used for lighting ground cover and low shrubbery.  Use well shielded fixtures set near the plantings to highlight an interesting array of textures, shapes, and colors. (Products available at bottom of this page)      PATH LIGHTING    PAth lighting also casts symmetrical light patterns but at a lower height.  This type of lighting is ideal for illuminating pathways, borders, steps and landscape contures.  Light from spread or path lights is usually diffused or shielded to reduce glare.  Lighting a pathway or driveway requires fixtures to be placed in a number of spacing patterns.  The circle of light distribution from one light can be spaced to just meet the edge of the next circle of light, overlap it, or have space between them.  The type of spacing you choose will be determined by how much light is needed for someone to safely navigate the area in combination with the type of foliage along the route ant the mood you wish to create.  Take full advantage of the light throw produced by spread and path lights, the fixtures should be kept to open areas where plant growth doesn't restrict light distribution. (Products available at bottom of this page)    TRAFFIC LIGHTING    Traffic lighting is one of the most important functions of lighting in a landscape.  Use spread and path lights to illuminate garden spaces that direct visitors through the landscape, show them what obstacles to avoid and where they should walk.  Steps, bridges and walkways are all examples of areas best illuminated by spread and path lights. (Products available at bottom of this page)