Landscape Lighting in Folsom, CA
Light Folsom's Big Trees the Right WayPrairie Oaks and Los Cerros lots carry some of the oldest, largest trees in Folsom. We wire lighting that shows them off at night without cutting through roots to do it.
Four miles from our Orangevale shop, and we know Folsom's older streets as well as our own.
What Changes From One Folsom Neighborhood to the Next
Most Folsom lighting work falls into one of two buckets, and the difference comes down to how old the trees are.
| Prairie Oaks and Los Cerros | Folsom Ranch and other new builds |
|---|---|
| Some of Folsom's oldest, largest oak trees line these streets | No mature trees yet, and street lighting and landscaping are still filling in |
| Uplighting shows the big trees off after dark | Path and step lighting along driveways and walkways carries the safety load |
| Cable routes around major roots instead of through them | Cable runs along driveway and walkway edges where there are no major roots yet |
| One uplit oak changes how the whole front yard reads at night | Safety lighting does the heavier lifting while the yard grows in |
How the Install Actually Goes
Every Folsom lighting job follows the same sequence, whether it's one tree or a full yard:
- We map where the major roots sit on any established tree before running a single foot of wire.
- Low-voltage cable goes in below grade, routed around those roots.
- Fixtures get placed and aimed by hand — uplights at trees, path lights along walkways.
- Everything ties into one transformer and one timer, so the whole system turns on and off together.
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One Transformer, One Timer, Simple to Use
Landscape lighting has a reputation for being fussy. Ours is not, because the whole system stands on a simple setup:
- Every fixture ties into one transformer for the entire yard.
- One timer turns everything on and off together, so there is nothing extra to manage.
- All of it runs on low-voltage cable installed below grade, out of sight.
- LED fixtures use a fraction of the power the older halogen landscape lights did.
Why Folsom Homeowners Trust McGuire Earth Works
- 4.9 star Google rating
- BBB A+ accredited
- CSLB licensed #412296
- In business since 1980
- One crew, start to finish
- Plan it right. Build it once. Stand behind it.
Questions About Landscape Lighting in Folsom, CA
Can you uplight the old oaks in Prairie Oaks without hurting the trees?+
Yes. We route low-voltage cable around major roots instead of cutting straight through them, and fixtures near established oaks in Prairie Oaks and Los Cerros get placed by hand after checking where the biggest roots actually sit. The point is lighting that shows off the tree, not wiring that damages it.
How many transformers and timers does a landscape lighting system need?+
Just one of each. Every fixture ties into one transformer, and one timer turns the whole system on and off together. That is by design, so the system stays simple to use whether it lights a few trees or a full front and back yard.
Can a Folsom lighting install finish in a single day?+
Usually yes on smaller jobs. Uplighting a few mature trees plus path lighting along a walkway is typically one day. Larger properties with a full front and back yard system often need a second day to finish the wiring and dial in fixture placement.
Which parts of Folsom do you light?+
All of them. We uplight mature oaks in Prairie Oaks and Los Cerros, and we run path and step lighting in newer Folsom Ranch neighborhoods where the trees have not grown in yet. Our Orangevale shop is about 4 miles away, and one crew handles the full install.
Ready to See Your Trees at Night?
Tell us which trees and walkways matter most to you. We walk the lot with you, map where light makes the biggest difference, and hand you the plan.
McGuire Earth Works Inc.
9314 Greenback Ln, Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 404-0944