Large new home at dusk with warm uplighting across the facade

Landscape lighting

Landscape Lighting in Columbia & Franklin, TN

From subtle path lights to dramatic accent lighting, designed and installed by our own crew, so the yard looks finished after dark and is easy to walk at night.

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New home at dusk · Franklin, TN

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Sound familiar? Why most people call about lighting

Most landscape lighting calls in Columbia, Franklin and Brentwood come down to one of these three. Here is what we light for each: the facade and trees, the walks and steps, and the spaces you use after dark.

Three common starts

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  1. Large Franklin home at dusk with warm landscape uplighting on the facade
    Residence · Franklin, TN

    01 / 03

    The house disappears after sunset

    Warm uplights on the facade, trees and stone pick out the best features of the house, so it looks finished after dark too.

    • Facade uplighting
    • Tree lighting
    • Accent lights
  2. Path light glowing in a bed of evergreens and golden shrubs
    Planted bed · Middle Tennessee

    02 / 03

    Walks and steps you can't see at night

    Low path lights along walks, steps and beds make the way to the door easy to see and safer to walk.

    • Path lights
    • Walk & step lighting
    • Bed lighting
  3. Large oak tree uplit at blue hour in front of a brick home
    Concept image

    03 / 03

    The yard goes dark when you want to use it

    Uplit trees and lighting around the patio and beds let the evening go on, with light where you need it and shadow where you want it.

    • Tree uplights
    • Patio lighting
    • Garden accents
    More on patios

What's included Light where it counts

Fixtures chosen and placed for each part of the yard, and installed by the crew that knows the beds.

  • Warm uplighting across the front of a new Franklin home at dusk

    Uplighting

    Warm light washed up the facade, columns and stone.

  • Path light glowing in a planted bed

    Path lights

    Low lights that mark walks, steps and bed edges.

  • Oak tree uplit at dusk

    Tree & accent lighting

    Specimen trees and features lit from below.

  • Richardson 3D landscape design of a home with trees and planting

    Lighting design

    Fixtures placed on a plan, so the light falls where it should.

  • Landscaper installing a path light beside a stone walk

    Installation

    Fixtures set and cable run neatly through the beds.

  • Crew planting a Japanese maple in front of a new home

    With new landscaping

    Planned with new beds and stone, so cable goes in while the ground is open.

  • Lit by the crew that built it

    Planned with the beds, trees and stone it lights.

Before & after The same front yard, after dark

A typical stone-front home in Middle Tennessee at dusk, before and after a lighting install. Drag the handle to compare.

After: The same home with warm uplighting on the stone front and porch columns, an uplit oak and path lights along the walk
Before: Two-story stone and brick home at dusk, nearly dark except one porch light and a window

Front-yard lighting

Two-story stone home · Middle Tennessee

  • Lighting design
  • Uplighting
  • Tree lighting
  • Path lights
  • Warm-white LED

Design concept rendering, for illustration

How it works From first visit to lights on

You know where every fixture goes and what it costs before anything is installed.

  1. Richardson team member reviewing a plan on site with the yard behind
    01

    Free on-site visit

    We look at the house, trees, walks and patio, and talk about how you use the yard after dark.

  2. Detail of a Richardson site plan drawing
    02

    Lighting plan and price

    Fixture types and placement on a plan, with a clear price.

  3. Landscaper installing a path light
    03

    Installed by our crew

    Fixtures set and cable run through the beds.

  4. Path light glowing in a planted bed
    04

    Lights on

    We turn it on and go over it with you.

Our work Lighting we have installed

New homes in Middle Tennessee lit up after dark with uplights, path lights and tree lighting, photographed by our crew.

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  1. Warm uplighting across the front of a new Franklin home at dusk

    01/02Residential · Franklin, TN

    Landscape lighting, after dark

    Franklin residence

    Warm uplights on the house front and low path lights through the beds, so a new yard still looks finished after sunset.

    • Uplighting
    • Path lights
    • Bed lighting
  2. Crew planting shrubs beside a new brick home overlooking a golf course

    02/02Residential · Middle Tennessee

    New-home landscapes, from bare lot to move-in

    Residential installs

    Foundation beds, specimen trees, river rock and fresh sod at new builds, installed by one crew that brings the plants on our own truck.

    • Design
    • Planting
    • Sod
    • Lighting

Why Richardson Lighting planned with the landscape

Richardson designs and builds landscapes around Columbia, so your lights are placed with the beds, trees and stone in mind, by the crew that planted them.

Path light glowing in a bed of evergreens and golden shrubs at dusk
  1. 01One roof

    Design + install

    Fixtures are placed on the same plan as the planting.

  2. 02Own crew

    No subcontractors

    Our own people do the work, from the first visit to the last.

  3. 03No surprises

    Clear schedule

    You hear about timing, costs and weather delays before they surprise you.

  4. 04Owner on site

    Checked right

    Justin Richardson is out on jobs, checking the work is done right.

Cost What shapes the price of landscape lighting

Every property is different, so we price your lighting after we've walked it. The number and type of fixtures, the area covered and getting power there move the number most.

A clear plan and price before anything is installed.

  1. Number of fixtures

    How many lights it takes to cover what you want lit.

  2. Fixture types

    Path lights, uplights and accent lights each do a different job.

  3. Area covered

    The front, the back, or the whole property.

  4. Getting power there

    Distances, and walks or patios the cable has to cross.

Google reviews

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4.8 out of 5

Based on 47 reviews

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  • Will B.a year ago

    Rated 5 out of 5 on GoogleDrainage

    “Justin's team delivered exceptional results with a curtain drain installation that resolved the problem efficiently and at a fair price.”

  • Emily C.2 years ago

    Rated 5 out of 5 on GoogleFire pit

    “We are so incredibly happy with the job Richardson Lawn and Landscape did on our fire pit. Justin and his team were courteous and quick.”

  • Camryn T.3 years ago

    Rated 5 out of 5 on GoogleLandscaping

    “Justin and his team did an amazing job at communicating the project schedule, budgeting/costs, as well as any delays because of weather and pricing changes.”

  • Kyle2 years ago

    Rated 5 out of 5 on GoogleSod & irrigation

    “The lawn and irrigation turned out wonderful and I am very happy. I would recommend Justin and his crew to anyone needing a solid job done.”

  • Dylan & Elina V.a year ago

    Rated 5 out of 5 on GoogleLandscaping

    “Transparent, fair and highly qualified - I highly recommend them to anyone and for any job!”

  • Molly D.2 years ago

    Rated 5 out of 5 on GoogleNew home build

    “We built a new home this past year, and they helped us navigate an irrigation install, sodding, tree planting, all landscaping, rock walls, and outdoor lighting… The owner was often onsite making sure everything was done right. He made great suggestions and offered many options on how to handle the challenging slope of our lot.”

  • David B.4 years ago

    Rated 5 out of 5 on GoogleLighting & planting

    “He exceeded our 'vision' for what we wanted with our lighting and plant design. Everyone in our new development wants to know who did our work...it is the envy of the neighborhood!”

  • Bobby C.4 years ago

    Rated 5 out of 5 on GoogleCommercial

    “Richardson Lawn service does excellent work for our Goodwill Properties. If you have commercial landscaping that is needed you won't be disappointed.”

  • Elizabeth R.4 years ago

    Rated 5 out of 5 on GoogleLawn care

    “Justin is the best. Honest, hard working and very responsive. I have hired him for many years and I wouldn't consider switching.”

  • James S.3 years ago

    Rated 5 out of 5 on GoogleDrainage

    “We had a serious flooding issue in our yard. His company has been diligent to monitor the situation closely and has creatively implemented a strategy that is working!”

  • Terrence B.2 years ago

    Rated 5 out of 5 on GoogleLawn care

    “Richardson Lawn & Landscape came to our rescue and assured us we will keep the lawn we have grown to love. Justin and Alison have made this transition absolutely seamless.”

  • Rachel M.3 years ago

    Rated 5 out of 5 on GoogleChurch grounds

    “We've used Richardson Lawn & Landscape for our church property for a few years and they always do a great job!”

Landscape lighting questions Straight answers

Path light glowing in a planted bed at dusk

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931-888-5296 · 1308A Mainsail Dr, Columbia, TN

What kinds of landscape lighting do you install?

Everything from subtle path lights to accent lighting and uplighting on the house, trees and stone, designed and installed by our own crew.

Does landscape lighting help with safety and security?

Yes. Lit walks, steps and entries are easier to see at night, and the property doesn't sit dark.

Can you add lighting to the landscape I already have?

Yes. We can light your existing landscape, or plan lighting into a new design or patio.

Can lighting go in with a new patio or landscape?

Yes, and it's the easiest time: cable goes in while beds and hardscape are open, and fixtures are placed on the same plan.

How much does landscape lighting cost?

It depends on the size of the property and the scope of work. We give you a free on-site estimate before any work begins, so you know what to expect before you commit.

Do you install landscape lighting in Spring Hill, Franklin and Brentwood?

Yes. From our yard on Mainsail Drive in Columbia, we work across Maury and Williamson counties, including Spring Hill, Thompson's Station, Franklin and Brentwood. The on-site estimate is free anywhere in that area.

Same crew, same schedule Add it to the same project

Lighting is easiest to run while beds and stone are going in. We plan it into your design, so you deal with one team.

All services
  • Aerial view of a newly planted backyard with curving beds, fresh sod and a stone path

    Landscape design & installation

    Custom landscape designs drawn in-house, then planted by our own crew, from new-build yards to full makeovers.

  • Travertine pool deck with a boulder water feature and fire pit at dusk

    Hardscapes & outdoor living

    Patios, retaining walls, pool decks, fire pits and outdoor kitchens in natural stone, pavers and travertine.

  • New cedar pergola over a flagstone patio behind a brick home, with fresh mulch beds and young plants

    Pergolas & outdoor structures

    Pergolas, gazebos and patio covers that add shade and a place to gather outdoors.

  • Rotor sprinkler throwing a fine arc of water across a lawn at sunrise

    Irrigation & sprinkler systems

    New sprinkler systems, repairs, spring start-ups, winterization and backflow testing by certified technicians.

Request a quote · Columbia, TN & surrounding areas Ready to light up the yard?

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Landscape lighting across Middle Tennessee

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