Solar Garden Lights, the cheap and easy way to light your garden

Solar garden lights have become very popular for lighting yards and gardens and can be an attractive way to light your garden or walkway. Their big benefit is that the lights are easy to install and cost virtually nothing to run, as they are powered by the sun.

Having the lights powered by solar energy means you do not have to run cables around your garden, just choose an area that receives a lot of sunlight during the day. The Solar light is installed by simply pushing the light into the ground. You can also get lights that attach to your decking, patio and even lights that float in your pool or pond. .

If your light is well positioned you can expect 6 - 12 hours of light from it, and it will automatically turn itself on at dusk. This is achieved by the use of a photo sensor that detects nightfall. Once dark the light is supplied by a battery that has been charged during the day by the solar power. The battery is one item you might have to replace over time; the actual light is usually an LED that gives you a good light source. .

As with all things it is worth buying the best you can afford, cheaper solar lights might not last as long and be easily broken. .

Another use for solar lights in your garden is to use a solar security light powered by the sun. All the same principles apply with positioning the light, but instead of turning on when night falls they have a motion sensor.