Summer, oh glorious summer, has arrived. The sun is beating down and here in Ontario, the humidity is seeping into our bones. A different mindset seems to come with the heat and many more of us are spending time in the great outdoors hiking, floating, and paddling.

You escape on getaways, and you also stay close to home. Almost 80% of us regularly hang out on our decks and in our yards, so it makes sense to design a comfortable and charming space that’s perfect for both tranquility and hospitality. Technology can be used in landscaping for many reasons. Here are three possibilities that will up the wow factor of your summer sanctuary.

1) Light up your world

You know how important the right lighting is to the safety and ambiance of your home. Similarly, is its significance outside your house, in your landscape. Optimal brightness makes your space safer and illuminates the yard features you’ve worked hard to create.

When considering lights, Coastal Source recommends you consider the following factors:

Our Smart Home Automation Company Brings Your Dying Technology Back to Life 

Our team has a special affinity for all things spooky, which is why we're particularly excited when the Halloween season rolls around. This love for the mysterious and the eerie is ingrained in our brand's DNA. That's right, we're named after the Balaclava Ghost Town, a place as intriguing as the technology we offer. This ghost town in Ontario is home to a cemetery that inspired our name and our brand's unique identity. 

It showcases we are more than a smart home automation company. Our team appreciates the blend of the old and the new, the living and the spectral, the everyday and the extraordinary. And more than anything, it means we're not scared to face our clients' terrifying technology stories and come up with solutions that bring their smart homes back to life.