Garden Design - Solar Lights

I am constantly looking for ways to reduce our carbon footprint. Recently, I came upon some delightful and fanciful garden lights which are powered by the sun.

During the day our garden is decorated with lovely crystal like mini sculptures in the shape of birds, flowers and a variety of animals. At night these little jewels glow and even change colors for up to 8 hours.

Other solar stake lights look like small lanterns and some come in abstract shapes. There are many styles and designs to choose from.

They can be positioned along a path to help visitors find their way or dotted among the flowers in a garden. We put a few near the front door to accent the entrance at night.

These solar garden stake lights must get as much sun as possible. The more hours of sunlight, the more the battery will be charged and the longer the lights burn at night.

Many have small solar panels attached to the stake with a rechargeable battery inside. The instructions say that the AA battery will last for about a year and can be replaced by unscrewing the screw on the underside of the solar panel.

The hummingbird solar light also has an on/off switch underneath the solar panel. You must turn it off and charge it for at least 8 hours, the first time that it is used.

Useful, environmentally friendly solar stake lights will add light and beauty to the garden. I just love mine and I think that many other gardeners out there will, too.