Why Solar Fairy Lights are Great for the Garden By Martin Hinch

If you are looking create a magical atmosphere in your landscape when the sun goes down, then look no further than solar fairy lights. While the name of these lights may lead you to think of a mythical fairy creature, like Tinkerbell, the name actually bears no relation to the actual look of these lights.

These lights function a lot like a strand of Christmas lights, but with the energy efficiency of the more modern outdoor lighting options. Commonly available in a single strand measuring 55 ft in length, possibly longer, solar fairy lights feature energy efficient LED bulbs and are powered by the sun, just like standard solar lights are. This means that they do not need to be plugged in to a power outlet like older lighting strands needed to be, allowing them to be installed anywhere in your garden where you would like a touch of light.

The lights can easily be wrapped around bushes, trees, furniture, or even decking. Options are endless and only limited to the buyer?s creativity. The only requirement is that the lights be installed in an area that is located near a spot that gets sunlight during at least part of the day. Since these models do not utilize standard AC power, a solar panel is used to charge the batteries that run the lights. If the panel cannot be installed in an area where it will receive light, the batteries will never charge, preventing the lights from turning on when it gets dark out.

These lights function quite well for holiday decoration, as well as mood lighting for special occasions, such as parties or other events. The lights are most commonly found in a bright white color, but are also available in multicolored strands, or solid color strand, such as blue, yellow and more. These options give you the ability to choose just the right lights to create the atmosphere that best meets your needs.

Some models of these solar fairy lights can also be joined together to light more of an area than you commonly would be able to accomplish with standard lighting methods. It is important to keep in mind that not every manufacturer may offer that option so it is something to look out for, especially if you need to light a large area.

Available in a variety of colors and with the ability to be installed almost anywhere, solar fairy lights can help you achieve the right atmosphere you want in your garden all year long.