We looked at how soon after sunset the lights switched on, and checked the lights’ brightness to see if they provided practical or aesthetic lighting. Take your lights inside over winter if possible or when sustained bad weather is on the horizon,’ suggests Matthew. Its legs are sturdy, and while I would have preferred a warm light as opposed to a bright lights, its run time of up to six hours didn’t disappoint. Fence lights: Small up or down lights, these sit on fence posts or can be mounted on walls, for lighting all the way along your boundary. Solar lights can be used purely for ambience and decoration, or can have a more practical function such as illuminating a path or providing security lighting.

I’ve included novelty designs, ‘festoon’ string lights for trees, fences and gazebos and solar lanterns to add magic to the lawn. We are able to arrange for a collection if that is easier for you, just get in touch and we can help with this. After this, turn them on and they’ll light up as soon as the light fades, staying lit for up to six hours. It’s better to think of solar lights as soft ambient lighting and have more of them, augmented with other light sources, Matthew says. Each LED solar garden fence light outputs 3 lumens of bright light, which is a significantly brighter light than regular solar powered lights.Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Each of these Solar powered lights is fitted with a small solar panel at the top, which charges the lights ready for night time use. Whether you are looking for traditional garden lighting, or fancy trying some colourful solar light features, we have something for everyone.

The products or services listed have been selected independently by journalists after hands-on testing or sourcing expert opinions. This motion-sensor aluminium LED bollard light is modern in design and great for paths and lawns to add an extra layer of security around your home. Stake lights: These tend to be spiked stakes with bulbs at the top that provide low-level lighting, ideal for guiding the way along a path or softly lighting flowerbeds.There’s also generous three metre lead of cable between the panel and the first light, so there’s a lot of slack to play with when you’re setting these up. The lantern is waterproof and feels durable and long lasting but it is awkward to clean if leaves and dust blows in through the slats and settles on or around the light. As winter settles in, ensure your laundry stays fresh and dry with our innovative range of indoor drying products. The brightest on test at a whopping 250 lumens, we like the adjustable bulb and solar panel angles, as well as the effective stake for positioning it at the base of trees. These string lights are good quality and although the bulbs look like glass, they’re made of tough plastic and more than capable of holding up to accidental knocks.

Solar lanterns: LED bulbs housed in lanterns, designed to be hung up or freestanding on a table or patio.Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. Simply stake the single solar panel somewhere sunny, there is 2 metres of cable from the panel to the first spotlight, and 50cm of cable between each light, so the lit length is a generous 4.