Light the Way to Garden Grandeur
Lighting can make or break a garden during the evening hours. If you want to create a romantic mood or a party atmosphere, proper lighting in your garden will make it much easier. Plus, outdoor lighting will let you enjoy your garden into the long hours of the summer nights. Here are a few options and ideas:
Solar Lighting
Are you energy-conscious or worried about your electric bill? Consider lighting your garden with solar lamps. These simple lamps require no cables or wiring because they include a small solar panel that collects sunlight during the day in order to power the light fixture when it’s dark. Solar lights can range from common lamp posts to pool lights in all different colors. They function well, they’re beautiful, and they keep your costs down. What a great way to light your garden!
Candles and Torches
As we all know, candles come in a huge variety of sizes, shapes and designs. There’s no better way to provide soft light than to create a centerpiece by filling a clear glass bowl with water and lighting a few floating candles in it.
Tired of swatting away mosquitoes and gnats? Try a citronella torch or candle to keep the insect traffic down. The torches usually stick straight into the ground and, depending on the strength of the citronella, can keep insects away from a very large area. You can even make your own citronella candles or buy them in a variety of colors, sizes and designs.
Outdoor String Lights
A fun way to light an outdoor party is to hang paper or plastic outdoor lights around your deck or garden. They’re usually quite cheap – around $10 to $20 for a single string.
Lamp Posts
Lamp posts are usually made in several styles, including Venetian, Dutch and Victorian. They also come in a variety of materials. European lamp posts are made with one or several lights and start out around $130. But if the post has multiple lights and arms, the price is going to be higher. Some lamp posts may have a planter base in which you can plant some nice flowers under the light. Lamps can run on kerosene or lamp oil, but most of them run on electricity, which means wiring or cables.