Trees with character
Highlight selected trunks, branching patterns and canopy to give your garden depth and a natural focal point.
Tree & Garden Lighting
A garden worth staying up for.
Discover the branches, textures and quiet depth that make your garden feel different after dark.
McLean · Great Falls · Vienna · Reston · Potomac · Cabin John · Bethesda
Explore your four steps ↓Thoughtful light. Your setting.
Your favorite trees.
A new evening perspective.
Tree and garden lighting creates layers: a sculptural branch in the foreground, planting gently revealed beyond it, and darkness that lets each focal point breathe. We begin with the garden you have, rather than treating every tree alike.
From mature canopy in McLean and Great Falls to intimate gardens in Potomac and Cabin John, we consider the views from your home and the places you enjoy outdoors. The right composition can feel calm and expansive without lighting the whole lawn.
Start with the possibilities
A plan shaped around your space.
Moonlighting and downlighting
Where the tree and site are suitable, tree-mounted lighting can bring a gentle downward light effect to the garden below.
Planting in layers
Balance specimen planting and garden features with shadow so the scene feels composed rather than uniformly bright.
We discuss the options with you, then agree the scope and pricing individually before work begins.
A clear next step
From your first conversation to the finished glow.
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Consultation
Walk us through favorite trees, garden views and the spaces you use. We discuss ground-based and tree-mounted options suited to the site.
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Evening demo
Experience proposed focal points and brightness at dusk, including how the garden looks from indoors.
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Installation
We install the agreed lighting with routing and placement adapted to planting, hardscape and suitable tree locations.
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Final aiming & walkthrough
We refine the aiming after dark and walk through the garden views and controls with you.
Homes first. Commercial welcome.
The same care.
A setting of your own.
We also welcome tree and garden lighting for commercial landscapes. We discuss the setting, visitor routes and maintenance access while keeping the lighting balanced with its surroundings.
Tell us about your priorities and budget. We will discuss what fits your property without assuming a fixed package.
Our service area
Rooted locally.
Open to your inquiry.
We provide tree & garden lighting in McLean, Great Falls, Vienna and Reston, Virginia, and Potomac, Cabin John and Bethesda, Maryland.
We also welcome inquiries from elsewhere in the DMV. Share your address so we can confirm availability for your property.
Tell us about your property ↗Before we get started
Good questions.
Clear answers.
What is tree and garden lighting?
It uses selected light and shadow to reveal trees, planting and garden features after dark. A good composition considers the view from both outdoors and inside your home.
Do you offer tree-mounted moonlighting?
Yes. We offer tree-mounted downlighting and moonlighting as well as ground-based lighting. Suitability and placement are assessed for the individual tree and property.
Will every tree need to be illuminated?
No. We choose focal points with you and leave space for darkness. Lighting fewer elements thoughtfully can create a more balanced view.
Can garden lighting change as my plants grow?
Yes. We offer re-aiming, adjustment and relocation where appropriate as planting changes. Any maintenance or upgrade scope is agreed individually.
Can you light commercial gardens and landscaped grounds?
Yes. We serve residential and commercial properties. We review the landscape, use of the space and access before agreeing the work.
How much does tree and garden lighting cost?
Each project is priced individually based on the garden, selected focal points and agreed installation. Your consultation is the place to discuss priorities and budget.
Which areas do you serve?
We serve McLean, Great Falls, Vienna and Reston in Virginia, and Potomac, Cabin John and Bethesda in Maryland. Other DMV inquiries are welcome; share your address so we can confirm availability.
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Start with a conversation
Tell us how you want your evenings to feel.
Share your property, priorities and the places you would love to enjoy after dark.