SIX OF THE BEST Garden lighting
Extend your time outside with strategically placed, mood-enhancing lighting, which will help to transform the area into a useable space after dark.
1. Cox & Cox Filigree Light-up Water Feature
Made from galvanised steel, the delicate filigree design of this beautiful water feature comes to life as dusk falls and the warm glow of its LED lights filters through the patterned holes, creating a magical Moroccan vibe. £375, coxandcox.co.uk
2. Gardena ClickUp TorchFireplace
Create atmospheric lighting with this weatherproof garden torch. It holds 350ml of common lamp oil to provide warm light for at least six hours. The curved steel structure protects the torch from the elements, ensuring the lamp stays lit. From £37.95, gardena.com
3. Pure Smart LED Range from Elho
Light up your garden with a unique pot that has a built-in coloured LED light to provide over 40,000 hours of illumination. Control the colour of the pot remotely with the free Elho app, which can produce 16 million different colour tones. From £279, elho.com
4. Lights4fun outdoor lights
Go all out and light up your space with candles, lanterns, wreaths and fairy lights to make every occasion with friends and family one to remember. The wide range from this online retailer provides a diverse collection to suit every pocket. Prices vary, lights4fun.co.uk
5. Garden Trading Festoon Lights
Classic festoon lights, draped across fences or hanging through trees, add an ambient glow to their surroundings. Sets are available in 10 or 20 bulbs and include a standard UK plug that can be used indoors or outdoors. £45 for 10 bulbs or £70 for 20, gardentrading.co.uk
6. Tyvek Solar Lanterns
Add fun pops of colour to your outdoor setting with these statement balloon hanging lanterns, available in pink, silver, green, yellow and purple. Solar powered, once charged, you can expect six hours of warm lighting every summer’s evening. £32.99 each, lights4fun.co.uk