solar dragonfly lantern
solar dragonfly lantern
If you want to break away from the standard type of garden lighting that everyone seems to have, you only need to browse through almost any garden store catalog. You'll see a bigger variety of styles if you look online as opposed to local stores, because online stores often have several suppliers that drop ship, so their selection can be enormous. Go beyond solar garden walkway lights and gazing balls when you're ready to decorate your garden area by thinking about whimsical shapes and unique fixtures.
Solar garden lighting is great and gives you the option to put the lights wherever you want without extensions cords, as long at the light or the solar cell on the end of the string gets plenty of sunlight each day. If the lights are individual with no wiring between them, of course each one must then get plenty of daily sun. But if you don't even want to have to worry about that, consider something like candle lights.
Candle lights give the outdoors a special glow that you can't achieve with any type of bulb. Obviously, there are some drawbacks to using candles for outdoor garden lighting. This won't work if it's raining or windy if the lights are in a place where the wind and moisture can get to them. And you need to make sure that the flame of the candle isn't close to anything flammable. But once you cross these concerns off your list, you can really go wild with candle lanterns and add a fun and unique look to your garden.
These lanterns come in a wide variety of styles, from things like dragonflies to animals to almost any standard lantern shape. Often, they're less expensive than a similar looking lantern that's electric because there's no need for a fixture or wiring at all. You supply the light with a candle that fits into the frame.
If you want to use a candle lantern in a garden where there's no place to hang one, you can find a floor lantern that's complete with its own base and pole. With these, you can enjoy the soft glow of a candle anywhere in your yard or garden.
Tiki torches are another option for outdoor garden lighting. They set a certain mood for outdoor gatherings and are ideal for things like luaus and barbecues. But they can be used anytime for lighting, especially when you want to avoid wires that you'd have to hide with electric lights and some solar models.
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