Stunning Ideas For Using Glow In The Dark Pavers In Your Landscape

Listen up, adults! If you don't have kids, you may have forgotten the joy of things that glow in the dark. They don't stop being amazing just because we pay mortgages and have chronic knee pain. In fact, given the drudgery that comes with advancing years, we need a bit of whimsy even more than we did at age eight. Glow-in-the-dark pavers, paint, and concrete additives exist so that we can see where we're stepping in the dark outdoors. But we can also marvel at the soft green aura that takes us back to elementary school.

So, why not add breathtaking outdoor lighting that's cordless and sun-powered to your outdoor space? Spruce up your existing pavers with a few coats of glow-in-the-dark paint, mold your own cement pavers infused with phosphorescent stones, or spring for pre-made brilliant bricks for a fun yet practical feature in a new walkway or patio. A few companies like Glow Path Technology make these types of bricks and paving stones. And a quick internet search or stop at a big box hardware store will show you a plethora of products for DIY glow-ups. Once you've got your luminescent pavers in hand, there's no limit to how you use them to illuminate your dark landscape. Light up your backyard patio for summer nights and pathways for long winter evenings with this childhood delight.

Since we're grown-ups, let's start with some practical uses for these luminous pavers. Aid aging eyes by edging an existing pathway with pavers layered with a solar-charged coating like Artecho Glow in the Dark Paint. Or, start from scratch with a path made of concrete composite pavers infused with light-up stones. You can also pair practicality with aesthetics by intermixing glowing and non-glowing pavers in patterns. Try checkerboards or folk designs, or even intersperse them at random. For whimsical stepping stones, space glowing pavers through flower gardens or from one part of your yard to another. You can even lay out a trimming of gleaming bricks along the edges of your driveway, in-ground pool, or a firepit for an element of safety.

Unexpectedness is a big part of eye-catching design, so pops of greenish light in unconventional spots throughout your outdoor space can make for a pleasant surprise. Encircle a tree, a standing birdbath, or a kids' playset with pavers to make them stand out. Top a retaining wall with a row of dazzling bricks for evening ambiance. You can even use them to line the bottom of a fountain for a unique water feature.