A low light makes a long shadow.
Aimed bollards keep the light on the walk and off the neighbours.
Read this Kichler image as a diagram: it appears to be a rendering rather than a photograph. It shows the principle clearly. Low, aimed bollards put light on the walking surface, and the planting catches the edge of each pool.
The shadows are the point. A low source throws long shadows from plants and stones, which is what makes a garden look three-dimensional at night. Raise the fitting, or flood the bed, and the shadows shorten and the garden flattens.
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Kichler sells its path, hardscape, deck and patio lights as a low-voltage range1. Low voltage matters to a homeowner mainly because it is what garden installers work with, including the GTA firms in Chapter 12.
The simplest test for any path light is the one this image passes: stand at the far end of the walk and check that you can see the path, but not the lamp.
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Sources
Every fact on this page comes from these public pages. Open the original to check it, or to see more of the project.
- Kichler LightingKichler — Landscape lightingUndated page · checked 2026-09-28
- Outdoor Lighting PerspectivesOutdoor Lighting Perspectives Toronto — home pageUndated page · checked 2026-09-28
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