Create a bright backyard with well-placed solar lights. (iStock)
On hot summer evenings, when you want to spend as much time as possible outdoors, light up your garden with solar lights. Combine different types of lights to create a fully illuminated garden, backyard or terrace.
We have 10 solar items that promise to light up your backyard and in some cases add additional decorations.
You can get most of the items on our list on Amazon and have them delivered to your door within 24 hours if you're an Amazon Prime member. You can join or start a free 30-day trial to start shopping today.
Turn your patio into a nice place to hang out, even at night, with some patio lights. (Amazon)
Lighting your deck helps make it a more usable space at night. You can purchase lights specially designed to go over deck railings, like this 16-pack from Amazon. Or you can find a two-pack of brighter deck lights at Lowe's.
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Add unique solar lights to create an interesting garden area. (Amazon)
Lights that stick into the ground help you disperse light throughout your yard. These lights from Amazon create a fun pattern when turned on. Walmart also has a 12-pack of simple solar lights that can be stuck into the ground.
These lights give a firefly effect to your patio. (Amazon)
Adding pops of light throughout your yard creates a luminous pathway and also adds an interesting touch to your landscape. You can find firefly lights that blend in with plants and grass, like this six-pack from Amazon. Or buy a four-pack of garden lights at Walmart.
Sunflower lights are a great addition to any garden. (Amazon)
Plow & Hearth and Amazon both have beautiful sunflower-shaped solar lights that look like part of your garden during the day and provide useful light when the sun goes down.
Cute solar mushrooms add charm to your garden. (Amazon)
Solar mushrooms are an adorable addition to any garden. They look like little mushrooms that glow all night long to provide a little extra light. You can find a set of string-shaped solar mushrooms on Amazon or at Plow & Hearth.
Solar string lights can be hung anywhere in your garden. (Amazon)
String lights can be hung around trees, on plant hooks, or along bushes and shrubs. They are long-lasting and provide plenty of light for larger areas. Both Lowe's and Amazon had sturdy string lights that don't get damaged easily.
Protect your yard with reflectors. (Amazon)
If the main reason you want to light up your yard is for security, solar-powered floodlights are a good option. They are very bright and some are motion-controlled, so they only turn on when they detect someone in your yard. Walmart and Amazon both have waterproof outdoor solar floodlights.
Patio lights don't have to be boring. (Amazon)
Mason jar lanterns bring a rustic farmhouse feel to the outdoors. Hang the mason jars on hooks of any size you like and they'll charge in sunlight. Both Amazon and Lowe's have six-packs of mason jar lanterns.
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Add floor lighting where you need it with these lights. (Amazon)
Create pathways in your garden with solar disk lights that are low to the ground. These lights provide light especially close to your path so you can see where you are going more clearly. Find pathway lights on Amazon or Lowe's.
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Light up your driveway or other small area with classic solar lanterns. (Amazon)
Add a touch of class to your garden with hanging solar lanterns. Simply stick the hook anywhere in your garden and place the lantern. Amazon has a pack of two classic hanging lanterns for under $25. Plow & Hearth has rattan solar lanterns for those looking for a more natural look.
