How Do You Landscape Around Entrance Light Posts?
Entrance light posts greet visitors with a warm glow. They also add curb appeal to a home or neighborhood entrance. The light emitted adds security by discouraging potential burglars. Light posts serve many purposes within the landscape. Adding some accents to the base of the post increases the visual appeal. Landscaping can hide an ugly base to a light post or simply add a splash of color to the area. Measure the available space around the base of the light post. These outdoor lighting fixtures are often near sidewalks or driveways so you’ll want to know how much ground space is available before devising your landscape plan. Note the style of the light post, home and other landscaping. You want the landscaping to fit the rest of the home so it doesn’t stand out in a negative way. A cohesive look to the landscaping results in better curb appeal. Spray paint a line on the ground around the light post to mark the outer edges of the landscaping area. Dig out the grass inside the line for
