Considering decorative solar garden lights to illuminate your landscape? There are many things to decide before purchasing your new lights. These few tips can help.
Placement - More than Just Decoration
You probably already have a place in mind if you are considering getting solar garden lights. Take another look at your location. Is there enough sunlight during the day to charge your solar lights? Is there sufficient drainage to prevent water condensation and damage? How much light do you want to add to the location at night?
Most decorative solar garden lights only add accent lighting to the landscape. They are not intended to provide safety lighting. If the reason you want to add lighting is to be able to see different features in the landscape at night, decorative solar garden lights might not be your best option. These lights also require plenty of sunlight during the day to recharge the batteries for night. If the location is shady, the lights won't illuminate as long and the lifespan of the batteries are reduced. Also, if the area gets too much moisture, water can condensate in the light and reduce the quality.
