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here are various ways you
can take your backyard from
ordinary to extraordinary,
but one of the easiest, most effective
and least expensive options is with
carefully positioned lighting.
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With contemporary lighting, which is
safe and easy to install, you can create
a wonderful ambience and visual
magic —
and it’s much more energy
efficient than you think. But you don’t
want to make a feature of your old
garden shed or be blinded every time
you open the blinds, so it’s vital to
consider which of the available lighting
options is right for your needs.
Here’s a look at a few of the most
popular —
from the latest LEDs to the
simple naked flame, so you can find
one that’s best for your garden.
3.
If you’re concerned
about your
rising electricity bill or you want your
garden to be as green as possible, try
these solar bollards. The clever design
allows them to capture sunlight via the
built-in solar panels, so you'll need to
put them in a spot where they’ll get sun
during the day. The lights can run for
6-10
hours a night, just don’t expect
solar-powered lights to be as bright
as traditional low-voltage lighting.
Saurimo Pathlights, $59 each.
1,2. Your garden will look simply
enchanting with twinkling fairy lights,
making a feature of your most
impressive tree. To create this effect,
loosely wrap your lights around the
branches of a mature tree and hold
them in place with electrical or budding
tape - don’t use staples or nails as
they can damage the tree. For those
hard-to-reach spots, use a broom or
a piece of conduit to help you hook
the lights over the branches. And add
a weatherproof timer to eliminate the
need to switch the lights on and off.
Solar Fairy Garden Lights, $74.95.
