Tree and landscape lighting wraps trunks and canopies, lights shrubs and pathways, and creates focal points that a roofline alone can't provide, using methods that avoid damaging bark or restricting growth.
Landscape lighting gives a holiday display depth. It draws the eye from the property line to the entry and creates focal points that a roofline alone cannot provide.
The strongest plan does not light every plant. It chooses the trees, trunks, canopies, shrubs, pathways, and features that create the clearest visual sequence.
Why a professional system performs better
More visual depth
Lighting at multiple distances creates a richer scene than a single line on the building.
Stronger focal points
A wrapped trunk, canopy, or entry tree can become the signature feature.
Better arrival experience
Pathway and entry accents guide guests toward the property.
Flexible scope
Landscape zones can be added over time without replacing the core roofline.
Who this service is built for
- Homes with mature trees
- Properties with large front yards
- Commercial entrances
- Courtyards and outdoor gathering areas
- Clients adding a second phase to a roofline display
Property types
- Homes with mature oaks or large canopy trees
- Properties with defined pathways or entry walks
- Commercial entrances and courtyards
Design options
- Trunk wrapping on one or two focal trees
- Full canopy lighting for larger statement trees
- Shrub and hedge base lighting
- Pathway and border accent lighting
What's included
- Tree and landscape assessment
- Trunk or canopy concept
- Shrub and hedge options
- Pathway or entry accents
- Connection routing
- Timer setup
- Maintenance access
- Removal plan
What's not included
- Roofline lighting (available as a separate service)
- Tree trimming, pruning, or arborist work
- Permanent landscape-lighting installation
Materials and equipment
- LED lighting rated for outdoor trunk and canopy wrapping
- Non-restrictive wrapping methods sized to trunk diameter
- Ground stakes and pathway-rated fixtures where applicable
How the project works
- 01
Walk the landscape
Identify the trees, shrubs, and pathways with the strongest visual potential.
- 02
Choose focal points
Select one or two signature features rather than lighting everything equally.
- 03
Wrap and place
Install trunk, canopy, shrub, or pathway lighting using non-damaging methods.
- 04
Connect and test
Route power and confirm the display reads clearly after dark.
- 05
Remove on schedule
Take down materials before spring growth resumes.
Safety and property protection
- Branch structure and access reviewed before climbing or ladder work near trees
- Ground stakes placed away from irrigation lines and walkways
- Extension routing kept clear of foot traffic
Property-protection practices
- Wrapping methods chosen to avoid constricting bark or limiting growth
- No fasteners driven directly into trunks or branches
- Materials removed before spring growth to avoid girdling
Because landscape zones are separate from the roofline, a tree or shrub issue can usually be addressed without disturbing the rest of the display.
Landscape materials are removed on a schedule that avoids leaving wrapping on trees into the growing season.
What affects pricing
- Number and size of trees or shrubs included
- Canopy height and access difficulty
- Length of pathway or border accents
Landscape zones are often added as a second phase — booking timing can follow the roofline installation rather than requiring a separate calendar slot.
Before your consultation
- Identify the one or two trees or areas you want as focal points
- Clear pathway edges and garden beds of debris
- Flag any irrigation lines or buried cables near planned stake locations
Problems this prevents
- Bark damage or restricted growth from improper wrapping
- A cluttered look from lighting every plant equally
- Materials left on trees past the growing season
Local considerations
Large mature oaks are common across Lafayette Parish yards — canopy size and branch structure vary enough that each tree needs its own access and wrapping plan.