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Interview with Landscape Lighting Pro Michael Gotowala

We sat down with award-winning lighting and landscape designer Michael Gotowalaof Preferred Properties Landscaping to talk about what a homeowner should know about landscape lighting.

Outdoor lighting is the fastest growing landscaping trend out there and one of the most dramatic improvements you can make to your home. “The three basic benefits are beauty, safety and security,” he notes.  Illumination can be breathtaking in its beauty as well as extremely practical because it keeps your home safe and secure and enables you to enjoy more hours outdoors.

“My customers are really excited about the whole artistic aspect. Think of it as painting a picture of the landscape at night, using lights to achieve the look a homeowner wants. I tell them that outdoor lighting is both functional and aesthetic. It is an art to understand how…