Spring storms
Collin County sees frequent hail. Solid metal fixtures and tempered glass lenses keep damage to a minimum.
Plano Service Area
Landscape Lighting in Plano, TX
Custom low-voltage LED landscape lighting for Plano homes, designed for brick and stone facades, established trees, HOA guidelines and North Texas storms.
Lighting for Plano's established neighborhoods
Plano is one of the most livable suburbs in North Texas: good schools, mature neighborhoods, and well-kept brick homes on tree-lined streets. Many of those homes are now 25 to 40 years old, with trees that have grown into real canopies and front elevations that look great with the right lighting.
Texas Landscape Lights designs and installs custom 12V LED systems for homeowners across Plano, which sits mostly in Collin County with a western sliver in Denton County. We serve Willow Bend, Deerfield, the Legacy and Legacy West area, Los Rios, Hunters Glen, Gleneagles, Ridgeview Ranch and the historic homes around Downtown Plano and Haggard Park. Every project begins with a free consultation and night demo, followed by a written proposal.
Brick, stone and traditional elevations
Plano neighborhoods are known for masonry. Much of the housing stock from the 1980s and 1990s is red or tan brick with traditional, French country or Tudor-inspired details, steep roof pitches and arched windows. Willow Bend and parts of West Plano have larger custom homes in stone and stucco, while newer infill and Legacy-area homes lean toward transitional and modern farmhouse designs with painted brick, board and batten, and black window frames.
Brick and stone look best with fixtures placed close to the wall to graze the texture. Painted brick and lighter stucco need wider, softer washes to avoid hot spots. Modern farmhouse homes often look sharp with simple, symmetrical lighting on gables and porch posts.
Mature trees and North Texas landscaping
Established Plano yards often have live oaks, cedar elms, red oaks, bur oaks and pecans, plus plenty of crape myrtles along drives and walks. Bradford pears were planted widely in older subdivisions. Beds usually include boxwood, Indian hawthorn, dwarf yaupon, nandina and seasonal color, and many homeowners have added native and drought-tolerant plants in recent years.
Mature trees make the biggest difference at night. An oak with a strong trunk and wide canopy can be uplit from two sides for depth, and crape myrtles look great with close uplights that show off the bark. See our tree uplighting guide for the approaches we use most.
Winter freezes
Ice-laden limbs can fall and knock lights out of aim. We place fixtures with likely limb drop in mind.
Expansive clay
Blackland clay shrinks and swells. Sturdy stakes and buried cable with slack keep the system steady.
Upgrading older systems
A lot of Plano homes came with landscape lighting from the original builder or a past owner. Those systems often use halogen lamps, undersized transformers and connectors that have corroded underground. We can test what is there, keep good wiring in place, and convert fixtures to LED. For a sense of the power difference, read our post on switching from halogen to LED landscape lighting.
HOAs and community guidelines
Many Plano neighborhoods have HOAs, and some, including gated sections of Willow Bend and Deerfield, have architectural guidelines covering exterior changes. Low-voltage landscape lighting is usually an easy approval when it is needed at all. We keep fixtures discreet, aim them onto your property, and use warm 2700K to 3000K color temperatures that complement brick and fit neighborhood standards. Deerfield is famous for its holiday lights, and a permanent system with the right zones can make seasonal decorating easier too.
Safety and everyday use
For many Plano families, lighting is as much about function as looks. Well-lit front walks and steps help guests and kids get to the door safely, a lit driveway makes late arrivals easier, and light along side yards and back gates discourages anyone looking for a dark spot. Good security lighting does not need to be bright. Even, low-glare light that removes deep shadows works better than a single harsh floodlight.
Plano sunset times
Sunset in Plano runs from roughly 5:20 pm in early December to about 8:40 pm in late June. That swing is too big for a basic timer. Use our sunset timer planner to see suggested on and off times, and consider a smart controller that tracks sunset and lets you change schedules from your phone.
A common setup in Plano is facade and tree lighting from dusk until about 11 pm, with path and entry lights left on until dawn. That keeps the home safe and welcoming without lighting the whole yard all night.
- Architectural lighting for brick, stone and modern farmhouse elevations.
- Landscape lighting repair and LED upgrades for older systems.
- Smart lighting controls with zones and sunset-based schedules.
- Tree lighting for mature oaks, elms and crape myrtles.
Plano and nearby cities
We also serve homeowners just north in Frisco and south in Dallas, so the same approach is available across Collin County and the northern Metroplex.
Want to see your Plano home lit before you decide? Call (281) 704-7210 or request a free plan, and we will schedule an evening consultation.
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FAQ
Landscape lighting in Plano: FAQ
Do I need HOA approval for landscape lighting in Plano?
It depends on your association. Many Plano HOAs do not require approval for low-voltage landscape lighting, but some ask for a simple submission. We can provide a layout and fixture details if yours does.
Can you upgrade the old halogen lights that came with my Plano home?
Yes. Many Plano homes built in the 1980s and 1990s have original halogen systems. We test the existing wiring, keep what is still sound, and convert fixtures to LED for lower power use and more even light.
Will hail damage landscape lighting in Collin County?
Quality fixtures hold up well. We use solid brass or aluminum housings with tempered glass lenses, which handle most hail far better than plastic fixtures from a big box store.
Do you serve West Plano and Willow Bend?
Yes. We work across Plano, including Willow Bend, Deerfield, the Legacy area, Los Rios, Hunters Glen and Downtown Plano, and schedule consultations after dark so you can see a live demo.
What time do lights need to come on in Plano?
Sunset in Plano runs from roughly 5:20 pm in early December to about 8:40 pm in late June. An astronomical timer or smart controller follows that change automatically.
Request your free lighting plan
Tell us about your project
Share a few details and we will reach out to schedule a free consultation. We will talk through your goals, look at the property and, where it helps, show you a night demo before you decide anything.
- Custom design for your home, not a preset package
- Written proposal with fixture locations and pricing
- Warm, low-glare 12V LED systems built for Texas weather
- Final aiming visit after dark
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