Light Ideas for your Hydroponic Garden Party
Planning a garden party with your hydroponic garden as the
centerpiece? Depending on how large your
hydroponic garden is the lighting for your special party can be dramatic,
simple or elegant.
The first thing you need to determine is the exact area of
your garden party. The size of the area
determines how many lights you will need to light up the area. In addition, the amount of light will also
depend on the mood you are trying to create.
Dramatic lighting may require more lights whereas an elegant party theme
will use dimmer lighting sources. The
theme of your garden party will also determine the types of lights that you
will want to use.
There are many different types of lights that you can use
for a dramatic garden party. Torchlights
and tiki lights are great for creating dramatic effects for a garden party with
a barbeque or luau theme. Colored paper
lanterns are very popular for an evening garden party as are string lights that
feature items such as chili peppers, margaritas or flowers. Rope lighting can also accent your garden
area without having to attach the lights to plants or other outdoor garden
items.
Looking for a simple garden party theme with easy to set up
lighting? Favorite simple themes include
a college party, fall party or a family get-together. Mini string lights are favorites for
decorators because they come in many different colors and they can be enhanced
with inexpensive light covers. Metal
lanterns are also very popular for a garden party because they can either be
lit with candles, battery operated lights or string lights. Many people enjoy the soft glow of candles in
an outdoor setting and this can be easily achieved at a minimum of expense. Local gardening centers often sell terra
cotta pots, hurricane lamp shades and a variety of elevated candle holders that
make beautiful candle centerpieces for guest's tables.
Elegant lighting is often used for a romantic garden party
or wedding garden party. String lights
are usually white and feature flower covers that are made of silk or real
leaves. Other string lights that are
popular include roses, stars, white or pastel paper lanterns, plastic yarn
balls or satin globe lights.
Other lighting options for a garden party include umbrella
lighting, lighting for trees and other elements that can bring light such as
wire frame shapes. These types of lights
can add to the party experience and enhance your garden as well. Party hosts may also opt to rent specialty
lighting such as a lighted fountain or floating lanterns in your pond.
Solar lights are also a popular choice for garden
parties. Solar lights are no longer just
plain black covered lights that line walkways in the back of your home. Solar lights come in many colors, sizes, and
shapes to suit any style home or party theme.
An added bonus of solar lights is that you don't have to plug anything
in and unlike candles the lights won't blow out if there is a breeze. Solar lights can light walkways, highlight a
specific item of interest in your garden or be used to accent a table at your
party.
Garden party lighting can be a fun part of decorating if you
choose the type of lighting you want well in advance of your garden party. This is especially important if you are
ordering lights from a company that is out of your area. Choose lights that will enhance your
surroundings and add to the theme of your party. Remember to choose lighting that fits the
size of the area you are lighting. Large
artistic lighting can be used in a small area but only if it is the centerpiece
or a few accent pieces. The goal of
garden lighting is to create a relaxed mood, not flood the area so that it
looks like daylight time.
