This Landscaping Tip Will Save Your Plants
Updated: Nov. 05, 2021Don't tear up your plants with your heavy garden hose!
New Use for Old Backyard Game Pieces
We spend a ton of time planting, fertilizing and watering our flowers. Once, while dragging the hose across the yard, I inadvertently raked it across the garden and destroyed a bunch of flowers. My solution was to make a path for the hose using the wickets from my croquet set. As I’m watering, I feed the hose through the wickets, keeping my flowers safe. — Ryne Rover
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Check out these amazing landscape lighting options:
Flaming Solar Powered Path Lights
These unusual solar-powered path lights mimic the flickering flames of tiki torches. And they never need rechargeable batteries. They collect solar energy all day, then automatically turn on at dusk, casting soft, pleasant light. To inspire you, we've rounded up 10 of the most breathtaking outdoor lighting looks to take your backyard oasis to the next level. If you like to DIY and love solar, check out these projects.
Brick Solar Pathway Lighting
This integrated solar lamp design creates a beautiful hue from the ground up. Designed for pavement illumination, these outdoor walkway lights fit seamlessly in the ground, making for an incredibly natural look. You may also like these stay-put solar powered path lights.
Hanging Solar Lanterns
Want to take it back a couple of decades with your landscape lighting? These hanging solar lanterns create a sultry ambiance for those late-night summer backyard parties. Hang them on a porch, in the trees or from a pergola, or set them right on a table top. With proper sun exposure, the lanterns will turn on automatically last for eight hours or more. If you're considering adding solar panels to your home, check out these seven things solar panel makers don't want you to know.
Solar Star Lanterns
Make your starry night a little brighter with these solar lanterns. The versatile lanterns can be hung from trees or placed on the ground, say to line a walkway. Place them in direct sunlight for maximum display after sunset. Need a little help with your landscape lighting? Check out these DIY outdoor lighting tips for beginners.
Solar-Powered Garden Chandelier Planter
This stunning iron chandelier and planter will bring a new level of elegance to your landscape lighting. Perfect for after-dark outdoor dining, each lamp contains an integrated solar panel on top that recharges the batteries in six hours and powers the lights for up to eight hours. See where to place landscaping lighting for the best effect.
Solar Garden Light Gnome
This adorable solar garden light gnome is great for gardens, walkways, steps and cottages. The solar panel collects sunlight and converts it to electrical power stored in the rechargeable battery, so you can illuminate your yard with this fun little character. If a gnome isn't what you're looking for, you may want to check out these beautiful outdoor lighting looks for your yard.
Solar-Powered Robot Home & Garden Statue
Add a little character to your landscape lighting with this solar-powered robot statue. Simply place the robot in a sunny spot, and the solar-powered eyes and chest of the robot will automatically illuminate when it gets dark. You'll get up to eight hours of use on a full charge. Are you fascinated by robots?
Mosaic Solar Landscape Lighting
This LED landscape lighting smoothly flickers in a pattern of rainbow colors when in color-changing mode. Use the innovative design to set the mood as a beautiful table lamp for your dinner parties, or to light your yard or walkway. Don’t forget about your deck! Here’s how to install deck lighting.
Deck Step Solar Powered Path Lights
These deck step solar panels will gather and store sunlight even on overcast days, so you can have a beautiful glow lighting your stairs and walkways after sunset. Featuring a waterproof stainless steel finish, they provide six to eight hours of light to keep you safe even on the darkest nights.
Solar-Powered Fence Post Cap
For landscape lighting that creates a subtle outline around your yard, try out these solar-powered fence post caps. These outdoor walkway lights are a great way to softly illuminate your outdoor walkway, yard or staircase. Thinking about installing a fence? Check out these 10 modern fence ideas for your backyard.
Crane Pathway Solar Powered Landscape Lights
This delicate crane features a feathered filigree design that holds an integral solar panel. Charged by the sun, the metal silhouette creates a glowing sculpture for your yard. You can control the LED by an accessible on-off switch. When fully charged, it provides up to six hours of light. You can even buy a few of these beautiful birds and stagger them along your walkway. If you've never considered outdoor path lights, here's what's new, so you can stay ahead of the game.
Solar Fairy String Lights
Illuminate the night for a wedding or party with these dainty solar fairy string lights. The tiny specs of light throughout the branches above will create a magical feeling all around. You'll get 100 LED bulbs and an on/off switch; the lights take four to eight hours to charge. Here’s helpful information on outdoor low-voltage lighting. Want even more magic in your yard? Check out these 15 breathtaking DIY fairy gardens.
Originally Published: September 07, 2018
