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The plants, flowers, and fruits in your beds and boxes look beautiful during the day, but after the sun goes down, they lose their value in the dark. We bring you some of our favorite garden lighting ideas that will add flair to your garden, big or small.
Lighting brings out the best features of your garden, creates a well-lit path in your garden, and can surprise any critters that spot your plants. From whimsical to practical, these patio lighting ideas can inspire you to enjoy the great outdoors after the sun goes down.
1. Philips Hue Cala outdoor pole
For those who prefer the convenience of technology, Philips offers a smart and customizable outdoor lighting system that enhances the aesthetics of your garden at night. When it comes to modern garden lighting ideas, this is something that can be controlled with a mobile device, even when you're not home, and voice activated via Alexa. Customize and highlight your garden with 16 million flowers and change it as often as you like with the app.
Get the Philips Hue Calla Outdoor Pole for $103.36 at Amazon.
2. Brighton lanterns on the balcony
Decorate your garden with stylish bistro lighting to add charm to your outdoor space. Imagine you are sitting in the garden having dinner after dark, Edison bulbs are waterproof. Whether hanging from a tree, pole, or fence, the built-in hook makes it easy to set up your outdoor lights.
Get the Brightown Patio String Lights on Amazon for $68.99.
3. Letmy Solar LED Light Kit
This garden lantern is a work of art day and night. Made of moisture and rust resistant metal, they give off a beautiful pattern when the lights are on in the surrounding area. Well-placed solar panels collect the sun's energy to power the lanterns for up to 10 hours, creating a festive atmosphere in the garden every evening of the week. Place it on the ground in your garden bed, hang it from the built-in rope, or hang it (not included) from a lighted garden path.
Get the Letmy Solar LED Lights for $30.99 at Wayfair
4. Gigalumi solar lights, 8 pcs. packed
Add warm white light to garden beds, bins, driveways or lawns. This energy-efficient metal light features textured glass and displays floral patterns on the ground or grass below for up to 12 hours before sunset. Highly praised by customers, this solar light has a timeless aesthetic that pairs well with whatever you're growing in your garden, and installation is super easy!
Get the Gigalumi 8-Pack Solar Pathway for $49.99 at Amazon.
5. A pot with solar lighting
Instead of using traditional garden lights such as lanterns and lanterns, why not grow your container garden in a light source? During the day it looks like a modern white plant with drainage holes. However, it does come with a small, one-piece solar panel; At night, it lights up for 6 to 8 hours with 18 built-in lights. Use the switch on the solar panel to set the plant to a single color, or use the color-changing mode for a little magic.
Get Solar Square Planters for $99.99 at Gardeners Supply Company.
6. The field of the Northern Lights of the Sun
This 3 inch frosted glass ball planter will add a touch of elegance to your garden. Solar light streams slowly through the seven flowers, drawing attention without distracting from the plants in the garden. Keep the solar panels clean and this ball will turn on automatically and last up to 10 hours on its full charge.
Get the Northern Lights Solar Ball for $34.99 at Gardeners Supply Company.
7. IkeeRuic Outdoor Solar Lantern
Forget dangerous tiki torches. Add the illusion of dancing flames to your garden with this 3" lantern on a 10.6" ring. These are small dots that glow for 6 to 8 hours on the surrounding trees at dusk. This cordless, solar powered light can be in your garden when your plants are growing or the bed is empty in the winter (note that lack of sunlight affects how long it stays out after dark).
Get the IkeeRuic Solar Street Light for $34.99 on Amazon.
8. Awendietou solar garden can be watered
Some gardeners say it's best to water the beds at night, in which case these bulbs work well. The garden watering can, which comes in a pack of 2, will add elegance to your bed. This 32-inch shepherd's hook has lights that also flicker from a watering can and copper wire wreath. You can bend the lights to look like you are watering your plants, making them an attractive addition to your garden.
Get the Awendietou Solar Watering Lights on Amazon for $39.99.
9. Gobushi Sun Sun Wind
Patios and backyards can benefit from this garden lighting idea. Think of a two-in-one for adding atmosphere to your plants: one part light, one part solar powered crystal ball, and one part wind chime. Made of high-quality weather-resistant metal, this small garden ornament will be an eye-catcher.
Get Jobosi Sun Bells on Amazon for $32.99.
10. Beau Jardin, 8 color-changing sunbeams
During the day, they look like standard solar street lights, but they come on after dark. The textured glass garden light creates a beautiful pattern around the lamp, and the color of the LED lights make it special. Instead of a white bulb design, this color-changing stainless steel lamp surrounds the environment with a cycle of seven vibrant colors.
Get a set of 8 color-changing Beau Jardin solar lights for $49.99 at Amazon.
11. CCJK Rose Outdoor Solar Garden Light
What could be better than rose-shaped bulbs in the garden? Made of a durable, silk-like material, these artificial flowers look just like the real thing, but glow at night with three different lighting modes. The order consists of three sets of solar flowers connected to a common solar panel to keep the flowers burning for 6 to 8 hours. Group or scatter them to create the look you want in your garden.
Get the CCJK Outdoor Solar Garden Light for Rose Cola for $25.88 at Amazon.
12. Gigalumi Solar Powered LED Outdoor Flashlight
Modern garden lighting ideas are not suitable for homes with rustic or rustic décor. For a farmhouse aesthetic, consider this portable lantern that looks like a stone jar full of fireflies, though it's charged by a solar-powered wreath cover plate. Place them in your garden or patio, take them with you for walks in your garden paths, or hang them from a yard tree to make your garden look like something out of a storybook.
Get the Gigalumi Solar Integrated LED Flashlight for $47 at Wayfair.
13. Lighting with motion sensor Urpower solar powered
Safety lighting is often not what you think it is in the garden. However, depending on where you live, you may find yourself desperate to help the wildlife in your garden. This motion-sensing, weather-tested LED downlight is solar powered so you can hang it just about anywhere. Next time the critters try to eat your crop under cover of darkness, they are sure to be surprised by their glow.
Get the Urpower Solar Motion 4 Pack for $35.99 at Amazon.
14. Roshway Solar Lantern
Looking for more solar lighting ideas? Hanging securely on a tree branch, these decorative solar lanterns, placed on an outdoor table or on the ground, can transform your garden into a true masterpiece. Despite its fragile appearance, this plastic glass ball can withstand all weather conditions, so you can safely leave it outside.
Get the Roshwey Solar Lights on Amazon for $58.99.
15. Turn on the café's color-changing lights.
Gardens are full of natural beauty, so why not add an unexpected lighting element? Enbrighton's weatherproof, color-changing, remote controlled garlands take you from a lively garden celebration to a lively backyard party with the touch of a button. You need access to resources, but the bright and fun look of your container garden is worth the stretch!
Get the Color Changing Café Lights at Amazon for $204.10.
16. Tonux Solar Garden Lights
Add these solar lights to and around leaves to make your plants shine. Unlike other garden lighting ideas, this one has an iron wire that is specially designed to move and sway in the wind with the leaves of the garden. This light is all-weather ready, so when it's hot or humid, it turns on automatically and dances in the wind.
Get the Tonulax Solar Garden Lights on Amazon for $33.98.
17. Greluna Solar Wall Light
Attached to a fence or attached to garden posts, this wall light makes the garden path more visible; Useful if you are determined to complete a garden project after dark. This is useful for navigating garden terraces with stairs. Although it looks elegant and emits white light, this wall lamp has a festive side to it. Switch to changing colors to spice up the garden.
Get the Greluna Solar Wall Light for $29.98 on Amazon.
18. Grand Patio Solar Outdoor Ground Lamp
There are only a few gardens in the yard. Those with a dimly lit patio, porch, or garden path may need a little boost to make it more inviting after dark. Handcrafted from alloy steel and resin, this modern floor lamp provides exceptional outdoor lighting with a contemporary aesthetic. Enjoy the atmosphere until late at night as the solar panels keep it running for 8 hours.
Get the Grand Patio Outdoor Solar Powered Floor Lamp for $89.99 at Amazon.
19. The Prince of the Rising Sun
These solar garlands add an enchanting garden glow around flower beds and gardens. Made of flexible, high-quality, waterproof copper wire, these delicate lights can be assembled and shaped into unlimited configurations. While the solar panels absorb enough sunlight, these luxurious warm white lights can illuminate your garden for up to 12 hours.
Get the Amir Solar String Light for $9.99 at Amazon.
20. Sunriver low voltage LED pool light
When you light a plant or garden element from below, it creates a very dramatic effect. Whether you have precious flowers to show off, a stone wall with vines, or a garden path that needs better visibility, this beautiful light provides warm lighting. Low voltage power requires more complex setups, including trenching and transformers, but the results are reliable and impressive.
Get the Sunriver Low Voltage LED Landscape Light at Amazon for $47.99.
Frequently Asked Questions About Garden Lighting
Q: Are the lights suitable for outdoor lighting?
LED lights are more economical, environmentally friendly, and last longer, so you don't need to replace them as often.
Q: Do I need a cover for outdoor lighting?
Outdoor lighting equipment must be considered waterproof and must be connected to a weatherproof outlet (if electrical).
Q: Which is better for outdoor lighting: warm white or cool white?
It depends on what kind of environment you want to create. warm light looks nicer and more attractive; However, the cool light mimics moonlight and is great for capturing details in a garden or tree.
Q: What is the optimal wattage for outdoor LED lights?
You don't want your outdoor space to be too bright, so 40 watts or less should be enough to light your outdoor space.
Prices as of 7/31/23.
