Outdoor & Garden Lights

Which outdoor lights are best for a garden?

From functionally focused to fabulously frivolous... outdoor lights serve a load of different purposes and the perfect lights for your garden all depend on what you're trying to accomplish. Sturdy outdoor wall lights, floodlights and deck lights creates a reliable base level of lighting for when you need to get things done. Many of these can be solar powered or battery powered if you don't want to do any hard wiring. However, if you're in the market for some mood lighting then there are plenty of garden friendly options. Make sure any lighting you're using outdoors has an IP rating of 44 or more! More on IP ratings and what they mean can be found in this handy IP ratings blog post. Opting for IP44 portable lights and solar stake lights give you the luxury of being able to light up areas as and when you need to.

What are the benefits of LED outdoor lights?

Outdoor LED lighting is the energy efficient future, but it’s available right now. So, if you’ve not made the big switch – what are you waiting for? It doesn’t really matter what you’re kitting your outdoor space out for, energy efficiency is a big bonus to everyone. It’s way longer lasting than old school lighting, significantly more cost effective and it’s nicer for the planet.

Do garden lights need to be installed?

Because we’re selling sturdy, long lasting lighting solutions a lot of our external lights, like bollards and lamp posts, need to be installed and connected to the mains by an electrician. If you’re looking for a more ‘flick a switch and go’ option, then our pretty huge range of portable outdoor lighting and battery-operated outdoor lights is going to be exactly what you’ve been dreaming of. Easily switched out to suit your needs that day, just pick it up and pop it where you want to spark a little brilliance in your garden.

What are the key features of outdoor lights I should be looking for?

The big question is- what do you want the key features of your outdoor lights to be? We’re here to cater to your needs, we’ve got something for everyone. If you’re looking strictly for LED outdoor lighting; we’ve got them. Looking to inject a little fun with colours; no problem. Maybe you’re more interested in an overhanging warm glow; we’re good at that.

What outdoor lighting styles and finishes are available?

Worried we won’t have the finish you’re after? Well, as long as you’re after brushed metallic, black, frosted, painted gloss, painted matte, polished metallic, translucent, transparent, plastic or solar lights, we can help. As far as design styles go, we love them all equally. If you’re feeling inspired to turn your garden into a bohemian jungle paradise, a Japandi zen garden or an Italian feeling patio – well, that’s fine by us. We’ve got a lot of distinctly styled lights and more versatile options that are ready to help make your outdoor lighting ideas a reality.

How long will garden lights last outdoors?

IP ratings are a key player in the outdoor lighting game. Getting the rating right is going to be the last line of defence for your light against the elements and can extend your lights lifespan. If you’re taking care of your outdoor LED lights and you’ve picked an IP rating that’s up to the task then you could be getting a whopping 50,000 hours out of them. If you’re a little lost on how to find out what IP rating you’re going to need or you just want to browse some care and maintenance tips or even get a little inspiration, our blog on IP ratings is ready and waiting!

Are solar outdoor lights a good option?

Yes! Solar lights are a fantastic eco-friendly choice as they harness energy from the sun to illuminate your outdoor spaces without increasing your electricity bill. They're also easy to install, requiring no wiring, and automatically turn on at dusk.