Do you install Low Voltage Landscape Lighting? Did you decide to get into the portion of the business because ‘it’s very easy’ and ‘it’s good money’. Well these sound like two really good reasons to start… but did you ever take the time to really learn how to install the lights correctly? Education on the right topics can take your business a long way. Why Outdoor Lighting Education Is Important Just like any facet of our business—learning the right way to do it—and continuing to educate yourself is of great value to you and your customers! Manufacturers and industry associations offer many op ..read more

A true winter wonderland starts with professional grade low voltage lighting and winter outdoor lighting! All Seasons Are Great For Landscape Lighting, But Winter… When trees lose their leaves and the flowers disappear, it is time for your outdoor lighting to keep the life in the garden and show the beauty of your home. Outdoor lighting gives a whole new effect to most deciduous trees during the winter months. Watch your naked trees come alive, check out the beauty of your Paperbark Maples, White Birch, or awesome canopy trees such as weeping cherry or weeping Japanese ..read more

You have decided to elevate your Hardscape business and have recently added landscape lighting to your portfolio… or you have installed lighting in the past—but are you doing it correctly? As a matter of fact, easy installation should always be the goal. From day one, our goal at Tru-Scapes, has been to provide a high-quality product at a fair price, and along with the fixture, include all the parts and pieces required for installation. This is to make is as easy as possible for our professional customers to install landscape lighting correctly. Equally important, is following a professional i ..read more

In ground lighting solutions or above ground lighting—two schools of thought when selecting and installing Landscape and Hardscape Lighting fixtures. Is it time to go with some new school landscape lighting integrations? It is common for Landscape Lighting fixtures to be installed above surface level with ground stakes. However, these applications are related to our B102, B105, or B106 Accent lights and Pathway lighting. The ground stake allows for an easy universal installation. Typically, these are installed above the mulch or stones in landscape beds. As a result, this type of fixture does ..read more

Offering Landscape Lighting Maintenance The lights are installed, the patio project is finished, and the lawn is seeded—off to the next job—BUT are you offering a lighting maintenance? In our world of ‘low maintenance’ landscapes and everlasting LED lamps in our lights—we often forget nothing is maintenance free. As a manufacturer, we get many calls from homeowners looking for assistance with the lighting system, sometimes it can be as simple as a transformer reset, maybe a loose connection, but often a little preventative maintenance will curb such issues. As a result, this can provide the ho ..read more

The Circular Dot Light: Our Newest Addition Introduction to new outdoor lighting styles Landscape lighting has become a very popular addition to outdoor spaces in homes across America. Accent lighting accentuates trees and plants, while path lighting can help illuminate walkways and sidewalks. Landscape lighting adds not only style to your outdoor space, but also brings a higher level of safety. This helps protect your friends and family. There are times when low light conditions outside your home can become dangerous. With the right landscape & hardscape lighting you can allow guests and ..read more

Is it time to meet with your client to discuss site lighting opportunities—how do you close the sale? Tru-Scapes Demo Kits. Selling Opportunity One handy-dandy tool I like to keep in my truck is a fixture sample kit. This demo kit allows me to relay to my client the quality and the VALUE of the products I offer. A simple selection of key lighting fixtures is all you need. This is what we at Tru-Scapes refer to as a Rep Kit. This includes a Brass Accent Light, a Brass Path Light, an A6000 Hardscape Light, and a Paver Light. It also includes a power plug to have the ability to show the client th ..read more