Lighting is the ultimate finishing touch to a home garden! Outdoor lighting has increased in popularity and there is a variety of solar lights on the market. Not only are garden lights aesthetically pleasing, but they have become increasingly affordable and are easy to install.
You no longer have to worry about installing bulky underground cables in order to have lights in your garden. It takes only a few minutes to have a beautifully lit garden.
If you are installing lights in the garden for the first time, survey your landscape and decide where you want to place them. The best time to do so is obviously when it is dark outside. Check out the side, front and back gardens and try to figure out where the lighting will have the most dramatic effect.
Solar Lights
In an age of conservation, solar lights are the way to go. There is no more need to install underground wiring and cables for lights which use a lot of energy. With solar lights, it’s as easy as pushing the light into the ground.
There’s an endless variety of solar lights on the market, so you’re sure to find a set to suit any garden décor and personal taste. You can choose from among a variety of finishes like silver, copper, brass and aluminum. My personal favorite are string lights. They make the space feel so inviting! Fairy lights are also great and inexpensive as well!
Pathway Lighting
For pathways and along sidewalks, trees and arbors, LED lights are wonderful for illumination. You can purchase an LED kit which is easily assembled if you follow the DIY instructions that are included. LED lights can stay lit for between six and twelve hours depending on the type you purchase. Here are 50 of Amazon’s Best Sellers in Landscape Path Lights.
Water Feature Lighting
Lighting your pond, pool and water features gives a very dramatic effect to these structures. You have your choice of floating lights, submersible lights and fiber optic lights. These lights can be absolutely stunning at night and enhance the view of your entire garden. You can even get floating lights that have a speaker so you can listen to your favorite music!
Decorative lights in and around your garden allow you to view your flowers, shrubs and rose bushes in a whole new way. The play of light on the various garden plants and ornaments add a touch of mystery. As you look over your garden at night you are rewarded with visual stimulation as well as a calming and mesmerizing aura.
Lighting for your garden is available in many designs, styles and colors. There are lights for your water features, lights for your pathways and in some cases, to simply create a romantic mood in your yard.
The lighting features you create can be enjoyed even when the weather or season prevents you from being physically in the garden. During the cold dark months of winter, when plants have finished their growing season, the lights you’ve installed in your garden will remain vibrant and can cast a warm ambience even on the coldest of nights. Try these lights shaped like lilies or lotus flowers, to bring color and beauty to your garden even during the cold months.
Looking for some more garden ideas? Try to grow an indoor herb garden. Once your herb garden has grown, try one of these 15 delicious recipes using fresh herbs!
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