Garden lights turn your backyard into a place you keep using after dark. A few well-placed fixtures pick out the shape of a tree, trace a winding path and give your flower beds a second life once the sun goes down.
in-lite has been designing outdoor lighting in the Netherlands for over 25 years. Our garden lights run on a 12V low-voltage system you can install yourself, and every fixture is made for year-round outdoor use, from long winter nights to warm summer evenings on the patio.
Good garden lighting combines three kinds of light: focused light for features, guiding light for paths and soft light for atmosphere. Here is where each type of garden light works best.
Garden Spotlights for
Trees and Plants
Outdoor spotlights put the focus on the strongest features in your backyard: a mature maple, an ornamental grass, a sculpture or a hedge. MINI SCOPE has a light range of 3 m (9.84 ft), which suits shrubs and smaller trees. MICRO SCOPE and MINI SCOPE DUO reach 2 m (6.56 ft) and work well for low planting close to the house. For taller trees, AIM reaches 3.5 m (11.48 ft). Angle these garden spot lights toward exactly the feature you want to show off. For larger trees, see our tree lighting ideas.
Path Lights for
Walkways and Borders
Path lights guide you and your guests safely through the garden. LIV stands 612 mm (24 in) tall and LIV LOW 372 mm (15 in), so you can match the height to your planting. ACE HIGH, at 490 mm (19.29 in), casts a clean pool of light onto the path while the fixture itself stays calm and minimal. Place path lights along walkways, at bends and next to steps, where light matters most after dark.
Ambient Garden Lights
for Beds and Borders
Some outdoor garden lights are there purely for atmosphere. The SWAY concept moves gently in the wind and casts 360° light patterns across your planting. The DISC concept takes its flowing shape from morning dew and mushroom caps; DISC and DISC LOW are available in Black. BREEZE and BREEZE LOW add a soft, all-around glow to beds and borders.
Why Choose 12V Low
Voltage Garden Lights?
All in-lite fixtures are 12 volt garden lights on one shared system. That choice shapes everything, from how you install them to how easily you expand your backyard lighting later.
Safe to work with. 12V garden lights use low voltage between the transformer and the fixtures, so you can lay the cable and connect fixtures yourself, without a licensed electrician.
Connect with a twist. The EASY-LOCK connector punctures the cable and creates an airtight seal with a simple twist. No stripping, no soldering, no complex electrical work.
Efficient LED light. LED garden lights use a fraction of the energy of older bulb types. Natural Resources Canada explains the efficiency benefits of LED lighting.
Easy to expand. Add fixtures at any time by connecting them to the existing cable, within the capacity of your transformer.
Dutch design, 5-year warranty. Designed in the Netherlands, iF Design Award winning and made with 70% recycled raw materials. Every fixture comes with a 5-year warranty.
Not sure which low
voltage garden lights suit your space?
Our lighting design service helps you plan fixtures, cable runs and transformer capacity before you buy.
Smart Control for Your
Garden Lighting
With a SMART HUB-75, SMART HUB-150 or SMART HUB-300 transformer, you control your garden lighting from the in-lite app. Set schedules so your backyard lights switch on when you get home and turn off when you go to bed. Add SMART MOVE and the lights switch on automatically when someone walks past, which adds safety around the house. Through SMART BRIDGE, you can also connect your lighting to Amazon Alexa, Google Home or Apple HomeKit and use voice control. Read more about smart lighting.
Installing Garden
Lights in 4 Steps
The in-lite system is designed for DIY installation. With a transformer, cable and fixtures, your lighting is up and running in a few steps.
Mount the transformer. Fix the transformer to an exterior wall near an outdoor power outlet. It converts household power to a safe 12V current.
Lay the cable. Run the 12V cable from the transformer through the garden, past every spot where you want a fixture.
Place the fixtures. Most fixtures include a ground spike for soft soil or mounting hardware for hard surfaces.
Connect with EASY-LOCK and switch on. Twist an EASY-LOCK connector onto the cable at each fixture and turn on the system.
In much of Canada, the sun sets before 5 p.m. in December. That makes outdoor garden lighting one of the few ways to enjoy your backyard during the months you spend mostly indoors. Spotlights on bare branches and evergreens create a view from the window all winter. In spring and summer, the same fixtures light up fresh planting and make long evenings on the patio last even longer. Because in-lite fixtures are made for year-round outdoor use, your garden lights stay in place through every season.
Find Your Garden Lights
at an in-lite Dealer
See and compare in-lite garden lights in person and get advice for your own backyard. in-lite works with a network of certified dealers across Canada.
What are the best lights for a backyard?
The best lights for a backyard combine three types: garden spotlights for trees and features, path lights for walkways and ambient lights for beds and borders. Start with the areas you walk through after dark, then add focal points and atmosphere.
Are low voltage garden lights safe?
Low voltage garden lights run on 12V between the transformer and the fixtures, which makes them safer to work with than line-voltage lighting. You can lay the cable and connect fixtures yourself. The transformer connects to an outdoor power outlet.
Can I install 12V garden lights myself?
Yes. The in-lite system is designed for DIY installation. You mount the transformer, lay the cable and connect each fixture with an EASY-LOCK connector, without a licensed electrician. See our installation tips or ask a certified in-lite dealer if you prefer professional installation.
How many garden lights do I need?
That depends on the size and layout of your garden. A small backyard often looks good with a few path lights and one or two spotlights, while larger gardens benefit from several zones. Our lighting design service helps you work out the right number and placement.
Can I add more backyard lights later?
Yes. You connect new fixtures to the existing 12V cable with an EASY-LOCK connector, as long as the total stays within the capacity of your transformer.
