In busy everyday life there is usually not enough time to enjoy your own pond in the garden. You often come home too late when the sun has already set. For everyone who doesn't have time in the day and for those who want to spend pleasant evenings in the garden, we present ideas and tips for LED pond lighting that adds beautiful light accents to the garden design.
The enjoyment of a pond is maximized when it can be seen and enjoyed in the evening. Installing LED lights in the pond will significantly extend the time for enjoyment. For example, you can have a dinner partyin the illuminated gardeninstead of in the dining room - a good idea for the summer months.
LED lights are sealed and are therefore suitable for use under water. They can be used to illuminate ponds with aquatic plants or fish to create a beautiful effect. It's really relaxing to look at the swimming fish, which is also possible in the evenings with the lighting. However, you should plan the right lighting carefully - too many or too few lights can destroy the effect achieved.
The lighting shouldn't necessarily be under the water. It is also possible to illuminate the garden areas or plants around and next to the pond. So you have a view of the water again, even though there is actually no light in it. If you have beautiful plants or trees around your garden pond, you can point them out with LED lights.
An important property of lighting is its energy efficiency. For years, halogen lamps were an industry standard and widely used. However, the lamps have much stronger light intensity, longer lifespan and are energy saving and environmentally friendly. They can be installed in warm or cold water. One advantage is that they can be hung on the halogen transformer. This means that anyone who already has halogens installed can easily replace them with LEDs.
Getting LED lights for your garden pond may seem more expensive than halogens, but when you consider their more energy efficient features, you can see that the lighting as a whole is cheaper.
LED recessed spotlights are installed in the pond by laying power cables and power plugs in the water. Since the combination of water and electricity is dangerous, we recommend that you leave the lighting installation to a professional.
There is a large selection of colors for LED lights and among the large variety of products you can also find models with color changing. They also come in different spotlight sizes and adapt to any pond. Such lighting creates enchanting light effects in the water and has an atmospheric effect.
An illuminated pond is not only more beautiful, but also safer. The spotlights in or around the water reduce the risk of falling. This means your children can play safely on the terrace or in the garden. You can also see what is happening in the pond in the evening.
There is a wide range of lighting on the market. LED recessed spots or strips, floating pond lamps, bollards and base lights in different sizes and shapes are the most popular variants. You can choose suitable LED lights for your pond according to its dimensions. In this garden withfloating tread platesIn the pond, built-in spotlights are used in the water and in the small fountain as lighting.
You can also view an illuminated pond in winter from a covered terrace or from a room with glass walls.
Lighting your pond with LED sun lamps is even more environmentally friendly and just as affordable. Their installation is easier than that of the other lights. Plus, solar-powered lights turn on by themselves when it gets dark, meaning you can cross a task off your checklist.
Planted ponds with lighting look beautiful and create your own oasis even in the city. The plants provide fresh air and a pleasant scent, which are usually difficult to find in big cities.
A nice feature of the LED lights is the color changing function. It is particularly suitable for garden owners who want a colorful design for their outdoor area. You can choose the color intensity and change yourself and even control it with a remote control.
There are already such connections for pond devices on the market that allow control from a distance. All you need is your smartphone and a WiFi connection to turn the filter pump and LED lights on and off.
Another advantage of the lights is that they only generate a little heat and can hardly change the water temperature. This means that the usual environment of the plants or fish in the garden pond is not disturbed by the lighting.
The recessed spotlights and lamps around the pond create a calming atmosphere with their warm light. If the chosen light is white, you get the feeling that you are in the forest and only see the moonlight.
If you have an area with a garden sofa or chairs where there is a view of the pond, then without the pond lighting you will only see the black water. With LED underwater spotlights, however, every detail such as stones or other decorations at the bottom of the pond can be noticed, but only if the water is clear.
Your little oasis in the garden can be significantly beautified with lighting. A sparkling waterfall with different colors at different levels is a beautiful idea for small or large gardens.
Underwater lighting allows a better view of the plants in the pond. The water lilies or water lily leaves have a pleasant glow and you can decide for yourself the color of the light.
