Landscape lighting isn't one fixture repeated across the yard — it's several distinct fixture types, each doing a different job. Choosing the right one for each role is what separates a lit-up yard from a genuinely designed one.
Fixture finish and build quality matter as much as beam angle — every ACT Signature Lighting™ fixture we spec is rated for years of direct outdoor exposure without corrosion or color shift.
An up-light is a visible ground fixture aimed upward; a well light is recessed flush with the ground so no fixture body is visible at all — a cleaner look at slightly higher cost.
Quality LED fixtures rated for outdoor use commonly last well over a decade with minimal maintenance, unlike older halogen systems that needed frequent bulb changes.
Yes, when the transformer and wiring are sized with headroom from the start — a well-planned system supports adding fixtures in phases.
For most estate-grade installs, yes — solid brass resists corrosion far longer and develops an attractive natural patina rather than degrading.
See the full Lighting service, or read the Luxury Lighting Guide for how a layered plan comes together.
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