Outdoor Illumination | Professional Landscaping Services in Bethesda, MD

4337 Montgomery Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

(301) 907-4999

Our Story

Outdoor Illumination was founded in March 1998 by a Virginia Tech graduate with deep roots in the DMV area. Born in Falls Church and having lived in DC before settling in Somerset, MD, the founder brings a lifelong passion for trees and gardens, honed through years of work with arborists, to every project. This arboricultural background informs a unique, respectful approach to landscape lighting, ensuring installations enhance rather than disrupt mature plantings. For over 25 years, the dedicated team has focused on aesthetic architectural and landscape lighting, completing over 3,000 custom projects from prestigious sites like Dumbarton Oaks to local Bethesda homes. As a fully licensed, BBB-accredited business, Outdoor Illumination combines technical expertise in electrical and irrigation work with a genuine love for the local landscape.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can landscape lighting help with common Bethesda issues like overgrown shrubs or compacted soil?

Strategic lighting design can transform these challenges. For overgrown shrubs, we use carefully positioned uplights or path lights to create depth and visual interest, turning dense foliage into an asset. In areas with soil compaction, our irrigation design and installation services can improve soil health and drainage, while low-voltage lighting fixtures are installed with minimal soil disruption to protect your landscape's foundation. Our background in arboriculture means we understand how to work with your existing plants to enhance their beauty and health.

What's involved in your custom landscape lighting design process for a Bethesda home?

Our process begins with understanding your property's unique architecture and mature landscaping. A designer will assess your home's features, garden beds, and trees—like the many found in Bethesda—to create a plan that uses understated lighting effects to enhance them after dark. We handle everything from the initial electrical planning and fixture selection to the final installation and maintenance, ensuring a cohesive system that highlights your home's best assets while providing safety and security.

Do you handle both the irrigation and lighting for a new landscape installation?

Yes, we provide a fully integrated service. Our team manages both landscape construction and the critical systems within it. We can design and install a new irrigation system to ensure your plantings thrive, and then seamlessly incorporate a custom low-voltage lighting plan. This coordinated approach from a single team ensures the wiring, trenches, and fixture placements for your lighting work in harmony with the irrigation lines, resulting in a more efficient installation and a beautifully finished landscape.

Property Service Solutions

  • Light fixture repair
  • Light fixture installation
  • Landscape construction or installation
  • Irrigation repair or maintenance
  • Landscape maintenance
  • Electric repair
  • Irrigation design services
  • Landscape design


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