Light can still be used to add a very special finishing touch to interior design. In garden ponds, spotlights above and below the water surface have not only the undeniable aesthetic effect, but also one or two practical effects.
What are the advantages and types of garden pond lighting?
The garden pond lighting offers aesthetic effects through light effects, increased safety at the edge of the pond and possible compensation for a lack of light. Types of lighting include underwater spotlights, shore spotlights and floating lights, either with halogen bulbs or LEDs and solar panels as a power source.
What garden pond lighting can do
Light installations on a body of water can have a double effect. The reflective water surface creates attractive plays of light that are moved by waves and insect activity. Light cones directed upwards can also stylishly highlight the structure of edge plants.
Don't forget the practical benefit of better visibility. An illuminated pond edge can significantly reduce the risk of nighttime accidents.
In addition, pond lighting at night can compensate for any lack of light during the day. So it can also be considered if your favorite pond location doesn't get enough sun.
Benefits of garden pond lighting in brief:
- Chic decorative effect
- Better visibility of the pond (accident prevention)
- Possibly light deficiency compensation
But there are also disadvantages. Nighttime lighting is not particularly animal-friendly. If you keep fish in the pond, you should use dimmed lighting and/or gradually dimming lights.
Types of lighting
In principle, lights can be installed both above and below the water. There is a large selection in specialist retailers.
- Underwater spotlight
- shore spotlight
- Floating lights
Underwater spotlight
Underwater spotlights can have a particularly powerful effect by sending their light through the body of water. Above all, underwater and floating plants are showcased. However, the stress on fish is higher. Fortunately, there are now very easy-to-install underwater lights (€29.00 on Amazon) without wiring that simply have to be lowered into the water.
shore spotlight
With spotlights on the bank you have the advantage that they can be installed and maintained in the dry. This is a plus, especially if you choose wired devices. When aligning, make sure that the light cones are directed at an angle or straight downwards so that they are less dazzling.
Floating lights
Lights floating on the surface of the water are particularly easy to use and install. They can't bother fish, but insects in the air can.
Technology
There are still many garden lights with halogen bulbs, but increasingly there are also those with current-powered LEDs. Solar panels are a particularly modern and ecological way to travel as a power source. When purchasing, pay attention to the VDE test seal for outdoor use.
