Guide To Spring Fun In Ottawa's West End

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effect by accenting only shape, not
colour or texture.
Shadowing can be used to
accent a plant that stands in front of
a wall or fence. By placing your lights
in front of the object, the image displayed
on the vertical surface will be
accented and increased in size
depending on how closely the light is
positioned.
A technique called moonlighting
can add a soft pleasing effect to
your space. Try hiding low-voltage
lights in two or three branches of a
medium- or large-sized tree. Aim the
lights downwards to cast lovely
shadows on the ground below, creating
an artificial moonlight effect.
Other techniques, such as grazing,
which accentuates the texture
of a stone or brick wall, or spread
lighting, which focuses on a lowgrowing
bed, will also bring a new
perspective to your night garden.
Remember that plants will light
differently depending on their leaf
structure. For example, ferns look
the best when their lacy foliage is lit
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from below, while a Canna lily will be
more dramatic when its large, bold
leaves are showcased from above.
Setting the mood
Ambient lighting uses low-voltage
lights, candles, chandeliers, or torches
to create mood.
Nothing beats candlelight for
adding a glow and a bit of romance.
Vertical structures such as obelisks or
pergolas can be draped with decorative
lights to add a bit of whimsy.
Don’t forget to light up the water
features in your yard so they can be
enjoyed after the sunsets. Inserting
lights in the bottom or the edge of a
pond, behind a waterfall, or in the
fountain can accentuate the calming
effect of the water. Floating candles in
a pond, pool, or even a birdbath add
to the feeling of a starry night.
Solar or wired
There is a choice to be made
between solar or wired lighting.
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Ottawa Page 41 Due West/Due East Magazine • Spring 2008