Some relationships are just destined to happen. Jesse and Esther moved into an established neighborhood with no outdoor lighting in Downingtown, PA in 2008. On the property they acquired, an in-ground pool and a small pond in the corner of their backyard. Shortly afterward, Esther learned of Turpin Landscaping’s Brandywine Valley Water Garden Tour 
and attended one of the pond tours hoping for inspiration to make changes to the pond they had inherited with the recent purchase of their property. After exploring the endless possibilities on that tour and visiting with Becky, she discovered ponds are not limited to the backyard so Esther decided that she wanted to have a pond installed in her front yard. This would allow her to enjoy the pond and fish from the comfort of her covered front porch when it rained, and appreciate their phenomenal view from another vantage point. Truly that was her vision; and Jason, Chad and the crew made that happen.
Fast forward 8 years; Jesse and Esther’s property is nothing short of stunning and we at Turpin Landscaping have made a life-long friendship in the process. Jesse is in the unique position of being able to work from home and has stated, “It’s coffee in the morning from my back deck where the sun rises over the pond, and it’s beer on the front porch as night descends over the pond in front. The fire pit and outdoor lighting now illuminate the pathways for the neighbors who visit several nights a week”.
What sets this property apart other than the homeowner’s vision? Jesse and Esther didn’t want the moon and the stars to be the only things that shine at night. Their plan for outdoor lighting in Downingtown, PA extends the amount of enjoyment time from limited daylight hours spent around their beautiful property to truly endless evening hours enjoying 
both their ponds, pool and fire pit, which they agree was a very wise decision. Both of them were raised in Europe and their families come to vacation here in the States to enjoy this incredible oasis retreat.
Don’t be lulled into thinking that a few pathway lights and one or two security lights mean that you have good lighting. Outdoor lighting has been called the icing on the cake and that may very well be true. These beautiful photos of up-lit trees reflecting in Jesse and Esther’s pool and pond are great examples of what outdoor lighting in Downingtown, PA can do. It can take a dark and murky area in your landscaping and transform it into a spectacular focal point. Done correctly, outdoor lighting in Downingtown, PA not only increases your property value, safety and usability, 
but when it’s time to put your home on the market, well done outdoor lighting will make your property an attractive stand-out.
Today most outdoor lighting in Downingtown, PA uses a photocell installed on the transformer to activate the lights as dusk falls, and then a timer is used to turn the lights off at a time of your choosing. For those who rise early, a secondary phase can be added to turn the lights on in early morning before the sun rises; which is especially nice in the winter. Low voltage underwater lights, pathway lights to invite directional flow, bullet lights to highlight plants or architecture, step and security lights for safety are all examples of what is available to enhance your outdoor living space.
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Examples of landscape lighting can be seen in these photos of Jesse and Esther’s home and landscape. Always a favorite is this photo showing the fish gathered at the glass panel during our Evening Water Garden Tour.
These homeowners have added many additional features to their property in the eight years since we first met them and each of these projects was not truly complete until the lighting was installed. It takes a keen eye and years of experience to really do lighting right. Like most projects outside your home, Outdoor Lighting Design is an art. Take a look at these photos and you can clearly
see…outdoor beauty meets illumination! Now, the moon and the stars are not the only things that shine at Jesse and Esther’s place. Thanks for letting us light up your property!
