Which of these statements is FALSE with respect to landscape lighting?

The statement regarding shadowing foliage near a wall is misleading because to shadow foliage effectively, one would typically place the lights so that they shine directly at the plants from the opposite side, which would create a shadow effect on the wall behind the plants. By placing the lights between the plants and the wall, the plants would instead be illuminated, which would not achieve the desired shadowing effect. This makes the statement false in relation to how lighting is intended to manipulate shadows and highlights in landscape design.

The other statements correctly describe techniques used in landscape lighting. For instance, placing lights to silhouette foliage involves positioning them between the plants and a wall, allowing the light to shine outward and create a strong contrast that outlines the shape of the foliage. Similarly, deck lights being positioned below seated eye level is a standard practice to minimize glare for those seated. Lastly, placing downlights high in trees to create a moonlight effect is a common and effective landscape lighting method, as it replicates the soft, diffuse quality of moonlight.