Tree Uplighting
Ground-mounted fixtures direct warm, controlled light upward through trunks and branches, revealing the scale, texture, and natural canopy of specimen trees without overpowering the surrounding landscape.
Bring mature trees, garden canopies, and focal landscape features to life after dark with artfully planned low-voltage lighting. Landscape Lighting Designers Plus creates balanced illumination that elevates curb appeal, supports safer outdoor movement, and complements the distinctive gardens and historic architecture found across the DC metro area. Every design is personally shaped around your property, preferences, and evening lifestyle.
Thoughtfully designed low-voltage techniques that showcase trees while improving nighttime atmosphere, visibility, and landscape definition.
Ground-mounted fixtures direct warm, controlled light upward through trunks and branches, revealing the scale, texture, and natural canopy of specimen trees without overpowering the surrounding landscape.
Elevated fixtures cast soft light downward from selected tree locations, creating a natural moonlit effect across lawns, patios, garden beds, and nearby walkways.
Focused fixtures draw attention to exceptional trunks, branching patterns, ornamental trees, and adjacent landscape details, giving your property carefully layered visual interest after dark.
Low-voltage garden lighting highlights the plantings around illuminated trees, bringing depth to flower beds, shrubs, and seasonal textures while preserving a calm, elegant overall effect.
Ambient lighting combines beam spread, brightness, and color temperature to create an inviting atmosphere for patios, gardens, and outdoor entertaining areas beneath the trees.
A custom tree-lighting plan blends complementary techniques and fixtures around your property’s layout, architecture, mature landscaping, and practical nighttime needs.
Tree lighting should feel like a natural extension of the landscape, not a harsh spotlight. Craig Collins personally plans every low-voltage design to reveal trunks, canopies, and surrounding plantings with balance and restraint. For DC metro homes, that means respecting mature gardens, historic architecture, and outdoor living spaces while adding warm, efficient illumination that improves nighttime curb appeal, comfort, and visibility.
See how thoughtful lighting designs have transformed outdoor spaces for local homeowners.
"Craig installed our lighting design about 8 years ago. He has helped to maintain the beautiful look that we've enjoyed all these years. We've made additions and updates along the way. Craig has always shown his knowledge of the industry. He's shared his creativity while always keeping our budget in..."
"Craig did a phenomenal job at designing and installing lighting at our townhome in DC. He approaches the job with such thoughtfulness and understood exactly what we needed - beauty and safety - from our lighting design. He even started the work the day of our consultation! A week later..."
"Outstanding service, design concepts, and product at value pricing. Craig, the owner, is thoughtful, talented, and an absolute pleasure to have on your team."
"Craig did an awesome job. He met with us a few times to get a feel for what we were looking for, made recommendations on placement and fixture type. After the installation, he came back a few times to reposition lights to ensure we got the best presentation."
"Craig installed our lighting design about 8 years ago. He has helped to maintain the beautiful look that we've enjoyed all these years. We've made additions and updates along the way. Craig has always shown his knowledge of the industry. He's shared his creativity while always keeping our budget in..."
"Craig did a phenomenal job at designing and installing lighting at our townhome in DC. He approaches the job with such thoughtfulness and understood exactly what we needed - beauty and safety - from our lighting design. He even started the work the day of our consultation! A week later..."
"Outstanding service, design concepts, and product at value pricing. Craig, the owner, is thoughtful, talented, and an absolute pleasure to have on your team."
"Craig did an awesome job. He met with us a few times to get a feel for what we were looking for, made recommendations on placement and fixture type. After the installation, he came back a few times to reposition lights to ensure we got the best presentation."
"Craig installed our lighting design about 8 years ago. He has helped to maintain the beautiful look that we've enjoyed all these years. We've made additions and updates along the way. Craig has always shown his knowledge of the industry. He's shared his creativity while always keeping our budget in..."
"Craig did a phenomenal job at designing and installing lighting at our townhome in DC. He approaches the job with such thoughtfulness and understood exactly what we needed - beauty and safety - from our lighting design. He even started the work the day of our consultation! A week later..."
"Outstanding service, design concepts, and product at value pricing. Craig, the owner, is thoughtful, talented, and an absolute pleasure to have on your team."
"Craig did an awesome job. He met with us a few times to get a feel for what we were looking for, made recommendations on placement and fixture type. After the installation, he came back a few times to reposition lights to ensure we got the best presentation."
Personal design expertise and careful low-voltage workmanship for a refined result after dark.
Craig personally designs every project, providing direct expertise without sales reps or project managers.
Over 21 years focused exclusively on low-voltage residential landscape lighting throughout the DC metro area.
Balanced illumination complements Bethesda gardens and historic DC properties without harsh overlighting.
Low-voltage fixtures deliver energy-efficient landscape illumination while staying harmonious with established plantings and trees.
Tree lighting installation uses professionally placed outdoor fixtures to illuminate a tree’s trunk, branching structure, canopy, or the ground beneath it. Uplights are commonly positioned at the base to emphasize height and texture, while downlights can create a softer moonlight effect. A well-designed low-voltage system considers viewing angles, surrounding plantings, safety, and the desired level of brightness.
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Owner-led tree lighting design and installation for homeowners across Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia.
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Tell us about your trees, outdoor spaces, and lighting goals. Craig will review your project and arrange a complimentary design consultation.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (888) 582-8845. You can also send us a quick email at contact@landscapelightingnow.com.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (888) 582-8845. You can also send us a quick email at contact@landscapelightingnow.com.