It is rare to carry out a garden scheme without including lighting in some form. Lighting adds a touch of real magic and can bring your garden to life in the evenings—sometimes to be used as an entertaining space, or more often just to bring the space to life in the dark. Lighting in the garden is usually warm, gentle and low energy. Washing light over steps and paved areas, up-lighting trees and garden features, highlighting decorative items and allowing safe access.