Sad Se wo WOH =) | Le Fe ew VS (NAPSA)—-During the warmer months, a lot more time is spent utdoors, particularly after the sun sets. But many people ignore ao important part of their landscaping: lighting. Lighting works as a multidimensionaltool that can increase safety, highlight folhage and gardens, liven up a walkway and even keep bugs at bay. The following outdoor lighting tips from Philips Lighting Company may help maximize the look and safety of your yard: * Light pathways and driveways by focusing the light toward the ground, so your guests will have a clear path to the festivities. Iliuminating the actual surface increases safety and aesthetics. True to their name, bugs are an annoying summertimereality. To keep bugs away from an cutdoor gathering, try using a compact yellew fluorescent bulb. For example, a Philips Marathon™ Bug-A-Way bulb filters out the blue light to which bugs are attracted. When used in conjunction with a standard incandescent bulb placed away from where people are gathering, bugs will be drawn toward the whiter light to leave you and your guests pest-free. For increased security, direct halogen floodlights from the yar teward your home to clearly light all windows and doors, thereby eliminating dark areas where peopie can hurk. Try using halogen light bulbs, such as Philips’ decorative Choosing the right bulbs can shed new light on cutdoor entertaining. line of Halogend bulbs, in post lanterns. With a whiter, brighter light that lasts two years, these bulbs will add sparkle and brilliance to your front yard. * For a typical vard tree, place lights close to the base of the trunk and light upward. This creates highhghts and texture by lighting through the patches of the foliage. Or, create a “moonlight” effect by placing lights high into the tree, aimed at the ground. Lighting flowerbeds not only contributes to a garden’s nighttime beauty, but can actually help the flowers grow. Focus light on the area with a well-aimed (concealed) spotlight mounted on a nearbypole ortree. For more lighting tips, call 1800-555-0050 or visit www.lighting. philips.com to receive a free copy of the decorating guide “Seeimg Your Home in a New Light.”
