Apr 17 2009
Outdoor Solar Garden Lights
All lawns and landscapes, from gardens, to natural spaces, even those that are pristinely manicured can be enhance with the addition of outdoor solar garden lights. These garden lights can bring more enjoyment to the home and garden by extending the amount of time you are able to spend outside.
Outdoor solar garden lights were at one time large, gawky units that did nothing to enhance the yard. Today, they can be found in a variety of sizes, shapes, styles and even as part of statues and water features. During the daylight hours they add beauty to the yard as they soak up the sun’s energy. When the sun goes down they bring a special ambience to the lawn and garden as the provide light.
Sunflower Solar Light Photo by Crystal Church
Lighting the exterior areas of the home and garden means more time to spend entertaining outside or hosting special events. Outdoor solar garden lights are versatile and mobile enough to change your lighting décor as needed based on the event or gathering.
Hosting summer evening parties in your garden is a great way to enjoy summer nights and using outdoor solar garden lights makes set up a breeze. You can purchase solar tiki torches and feel more secure not having an open flame in the midst of your gathering. Drape solar strand lights throughout shrubbery and palm trees creating a starry, tropical feel for your guests.
Advantages
Using outdoor solar garden lights has several advantages over other lighting options. First is the cost of installation. Unlike electrical lighting plans which typically require a professional and permits for the installation, solar garden lights can be installed by the typical homeowner in just a short amount of time.
Once installed the only remaining cost associated with outdoor solar garden lights is the occasional battery replacement, on average every two or three years. The actual light bulbs are normally LED bulbs which can last up to twenty years without need for replacement.
In addition to cost savings for the budget, there is the savings associated with natural resources. Solar energy is a renewable source of energy that will last for millions of years. By using solar energy instead of electricity you are saving the earth’s resources for future generations.
Safety can be a big concern when trying to light the outdoors. Candles can tip over in the wind causing fire that can destroy your home. Electrical lights, unless installed by a professional can short out in bad weather causing fire. If drop cords are used for temporary lighting people can trip and fall over them.
Outdoor solar garden lights are also more versatile than electrical outdoor garden lights. With electrical lighting once it is in place you don’t have the option of moving them around. Solar lighting isn’t attached by wires and can be rearranged as desired. All that is required is a sunny location.
The use of outdoor solar garden lights brings a special effect and feeling to your lawn and garden after dusk, allowing more time for enjoying guests and for hosting parties during warm summer nights. Outdoor solar lighting is more economical, safer, and more versatile than other lighting choices, making it the hands-down choice for homeowners.
-Sharon Chapman
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