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  1. Baileys dad

    Baileys dad New Member

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    Recommendations please.
    a. large bushes on each side are camellia bushes.
    b. small trees in between are Crepe Myrtle
    c. small bushes are azaelaes.

    thanks in advance
     

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    Here are some general recommendations you could consider -

    A. Floodlights for the camellia bushes - a good option would be the Gentle Splash Flood Light
    B. Compact MR8 or MR11spotlights could be hidden between the azaleas to illuminate the crepe myrtles from that short distance - this would prevent from having to install the fixtures out of the garden under the trees where they may interfere with yard work. I am not familiar with how those trees will grow - if they will indeed grow somewhat large over time perhaps an MR11 fixture and upgrade the bulb wattage (lumen output) overtime if the tree does grow exponentially.
    C. Path & Area lights would do well to illuminate the garden area and driveway for function and subtlely accent the azaleas for beauty simultaneously.
     

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    Thanks Evan. Suggestions for MR 11 light and 38 or 60 degree ?
     
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    A robust MR11 version would be the MR11 Lusitano Cast Brass Spotlight - it is quite hefty made of a large amount of solid brass; extremely sturdy and durable with a contemporary-inspired design.

    A classic, slightly more budget friendly version would be the All-Star™ Mini Spotlight.

    With how small the trees currently are, I would be inclined to recommend 38-degree. The benefit of lamp ready fixtures is that you can easily upgrade the wattage/beam spread if immense growth happens overtime with trees, shrubs, or other features you're illuminating in the landscape
     
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