Flexible fixture positioning allows easy movement as landscape matures.

No need to bury fixture or supply cable.

Small, concealable fixtures are easy to hid within
the landscape.

Safe around water features.

Less Potential of damaging root systems.

Pinpoint accuracy of light sources.

Energy efficient -  more light per watt.

More expensive initial costs for material - transformer
needed.

Low initial material cost.

Inexpensive lamps.

Can access more power.

High operational costs over time.

Must trench and distribute wire in conduit 18: below
ground for protection.

Expensive to move or relocate fixtures as landscape
matures.

Need a junction box for each fixture.

More glare is produced due to lamp construction.

Less controllable light.