Garden and Landscape Accent Lighting in Sarasota

Subtle lighting can have the biggest impact. Whether you’re highlighting a tree, bringing attention to flower beds, or drawing the eye along a garden wall, the right accent lighting turns outdoor spaces into a nighttime experience.

At Down to Earth, we design and install Landscape Lighting custom garden and landscape accent lighting systems that elevate Sarasota properties without overpowering them. Every fixture is selected for its purpose, every beam is aimed with intention. From Siesta Key to Venice, homeowners trust us to create balance between beauty and function.

3-Step Process

1. Walk Your Garden Together

We’ll meet onsite, walk through the landscape with you, and note what elements you’d like to accent. We’ll also identify dark spots or transitions that would benefit from soft lighting.

2. Review Your Custom Lighting Plan

You’ll receive a layout showing where fixtures will be placed, how wide or narrow each beam will be, and what types of accents we recommend based on your garden’s structure.

3. Enjoy Your Night Garden

Our team installs your system cleanly and professionally, burying wiring, adjusting fixtures, and testing each angle. The result is a garden that looks and feels magical after dark.

What to Expect

We believe great lighting should work with the space, not steal the spotlight. That means adjusting brightness to match plant textures, choosing beam spreads that flatter without overwhelming, and avoiding harsh contrasts that disrupt the natural flow of your garden.

Accent lighting often works best when it’s quiet, just enough to guide the eye, create a glow around key features, or provide a sense of depth. Whether you’re lighting the base of a palm, grazing a textured wall, or outlining a curved path, our team takes the time to do it right.

Lighting systems we install are tailored to each property and designed to fit within your energy budget. Our team understands fixture spacing, voltage requirements, and how to create a layered lighting effect that works year-round in Sarasota’s demanding coastal environment.

Book Your Design Consultation

Accent lighting works best when it feels like it belongs. That’s why we start with a design consultation, walking the property with you to understand how you use your space and what you want to highlight. Some clients want to draw focus to unique plants or sculptures, while others want to softly outline garden borders or tree canopies.

Our design process ensures that each fixture choice, beam spread, and color temperature works with your landscape, not against it.

Why Garden Accent Lighting Matters

Accent lighting isn’t just about aesthetics. It plays a key role in outdoor safety, curb appeal, and nighttime usability. Whether you’re lighting walkways, highlighting garden beds, or marking changes in elevation, well-placed fixtures improve visibility while enhancing the natural beauty of your yard.

Designed to Withstand the Elements

Accent lighting has to do more than look good, it has to last. That’s why we use low-voltage¹ , energy-efficient fixtures that are sealed against moisture, corrosion, and UV damage. Sarasota’s weather can be rough on lighting systems¹, but our installations are built with longevity in mind.

Whether you’re accenting new landscaping or retrofitting an existing layout, we make sure the lighting feels natural and enhances what’s already there.

Looking to layer in uplighting on nearby columns or walls? You may also want to explore our Architectural Uplighting services.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does garden accent lighting cost?

Most projects start around $2,500 and can reach $6,500 depending on scope. Water features and sculptures may need specialty fixtures.

What is accent lighting in landscaping?

It highlights trees, art, and plant beds to create focal points after dark. Done well, it adds depth and a sense of place.

What type of lighting is best for gardens?

Low voltage LEDs provide warm, natural light with high efficiency. They handle Sarasota’s humidity and heat very well.

How do you light a tree for accent?

Place an uplight at the base or slightly away to show texture and canopy shape. Angle the beam to avoid glare and create soft shadows.

Are LED garden lights worth it?

Yes, they last for years, hold color well, and use little energy. Long lifespan offsets the slightly higher initial cost.

Should garden lights run all night?

Many homeowners run them from dusk to midnight with timers. You get evening enjoyment while saving energy.