Beautiful landscape needs to be seen, and the proper lighting enhances your garden during the evening and night. When night falls, without properly chosen and placed landscape lighting, the beautifully planned and placed landscape design literally disappears. Before you invest in any landscape lighting, consult with a specialist to help you determine what your needs are for illumination in your backyard. Perhaps you want to set a soft, romantic mood during the evening hours. Maybe you have a bench or a shadowy garden corner you need to illuminate for security reasons. A path leading through the garden may require landscape lighting to mark its boundaries. You might want to highlight some features of your backyard like a water fountain or pond.