The garden is an ideal place for relaxation and socialising well into the evening. Here, people continue to barbecue and celebrate even after dark. When the sun goes down at the latest, a good lighting concept is needed. Like the luminaires in the house, outdoor luminaires should set accents, highlight elements and provide pleasant reading light or light for eating, recommends licht.de. Whether smartly controllable, permanently installed or as mobile solar or rechargeable luminaires – with successful outdoor lighting, the garden is an oasis of well-being even late at night. Light also makes stumbling hazards visible and helps with orientation – especially on paths and stairs. Timers, twilight switches, presence and motion detectors help to save energy. For the sake of the environment, lights should never be left on all night.

Quality luminaires are protected against the weather by a high degree of protection: At least IP 44 is right. The first code number means protected against solid foreign bodies larger than one millimetre. The second number, also indicated by a drop symbol in a triangle, means protected against splash water.

Further information can be found in the booklet licht.wissen 15 "Good Outdoor Lighting for the Home".