Garden solar lights can work wonders for a dull-looking garden and are relatively cheap as well. To save you time and money, we’ve rounded up some of the best garden solar lights you can get your hands on.
Our list of top garden solar lights covers plenty of big-name brands on Amazon UK including Criacr, Lezonic and Ooklee. All of the lights we’ve added to our list will cost you less than £20, so you can add a splash of colour to your home without having to dig deep into your wallet.
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How much do garden solar lights cost?
You should expect to spend less than £30 on a decent set of garden solar lights. Paying beyond that will see you rewarded with faster charging times, longer cables and a higher number of LEDs.
There are two main types of garden solar light to pick between. The first are string lights – as the name suggests, these consist of an LED-covered string that you can wind around the garden. Alternatively, you can buy a garden light that works like a stake – you stick it into the ground and let it soak up the sun during the day.
How to install solar lights in the garden
You’ll be pleased to hear that installing a set of garden solar lights is super easy.
If you’re using a solar light with a stake:
- Find a spot in your garden that gets a good amount of sun through the day.
- Drive a stake into the ground and make sure it’s deep enough so that it won’t wobble in the wind.
- Attach the ‘head’ of the solar light to the stake.
If you’re using string lights:
- Before you get to work, measure out the area that you want to cover with string lights.
- You’ll need to attach hooks to your wall or fence that the string lights will wrap around.
- At one end of the string will be your solar panel. Make sure it’s positioned in a spot that experiences good sunlight through the day.
Best garden solar lights
Criacr LED String Lights (£7.49)
- ‘Warm white’ colour
- Features 100 individual LEDs
- Water resistant design for outdoor use
These garden solar lights are on sale at a temptingly low price through Amazon. Made by garden brand Criacr, this package consists of a 10m cable (featuring 100 LED lights) and a single solar panel unit. Using the sharp end of the solar panel, you nestle it into the grass and then allow the solar unit to soak up energy from the sun.
The copper wire holding the LEDs has plenty of bend to it, so you can weave it around your garden and through tight gaps. There are two separate lighting modes to pick from: steady or twinkle. These solar lights don’t require a battery replacement, so once you’ve installed them there are no additional steps to work through. A water-resistant design means these lights will survive heavy rain.
Click here to buy the Criacr LED String Lights, or search deals on eBay.
Lezonic Solar Fairy Lights (£10.91)
- Includes 50 multi-coloured LED lights
- Energy-saving design
- Features 8 different working modes
Budget-priced garden solar lights that come in a range of gorgeous, eye-catching colours. The Lezonic Solar Fairy Lights pair an affordable price tag with good looks, consisting of 50 high-quality LED lights that total a length of around 23ft. That should be more than enough to give your garden a dazzling upgrade. There are 8 light modes to choose from: Combination, In Waves, Sequential, Slo-Glo, Chasing, Slow Fade, Twinkle and Steady.
According to the manufacturer, you can expect around 6-10 hours of working time in the night, provided the lights have been left to charge for up to 8 hours during the day. Both the string lights and the solar panel are waterproof.
Click here to buy the Lezonic Solar Fairy Lights, or search deals on eBay.
Ooklee Outdoor Solar Garden Lights (£9.99)
- Includes 8 different lighting modes
- Energy-saving solar lights
- Bundled with 12-month warranty
This is a two-pack of garden solar lights that have 8 different modes to choose from. In the daylight, the lights convert sunshine into electrical energy, which is stored inside the solar panel’s rechargeable battery. Once night rolls around, this light strip will automatically illuminate your garden without you having to touch anything. In other words, this is a great way to improve the look of your home with minimal effort!
The illumination modes you get to choose from are Combination, Waves, Sequential, Gradual, Chasing, Slow Fade, Twinkle and Steady On. These lights take up to 8 hours to charge and then work through the night for up to 8 hours.
Click here to buy the Ooklee Outdoor Solar Garden Lights, or search deals on eBay.
Litogo Solar Fairy Lights (£11.99)
- Waterproof string lights and solar panel
- Suitable for garden use
- Built-in rechargeable battery
Here’s another set of lights to consider if you’re shopping for something affordable. The Litogo Solar Fairy Lights are great for illuminating spaces inside or outside. According to the Amazon page, letting the lights charge for 6-8 hours will give you up to 14 hours of light once the sun goes down.
Both the string lights and the solar panels are waterproof, so you don’t need to worry if your new lights get caught in a storm one evening. You get two packs of lights per bundle.
Click here to buy the Litogo Solar Fairy Lights, or search deals on eBay.
GloBrite Solar Garden Stake Lights (£12.99)
- Very easy to install
- Resistant to heavy rain and snow
- Pure white LED lights
Buy these garden solar lights and you don’t need to worry about winding LED cables around your garden. Instead, you simply pick a spot that you’d like lit up and drive the light into the ground using the pointed end.
The top of the light is made of a stylish stainless steel – you get 10 lights in each pack you order through Amazon. Not including the ground spike, each of these lights stand 19cm high. As they’re powered by solar energy, there’s no wiring to deal with.
Click here to buy the GloBrite Solar Garden Stake Lights, or search deals on eBay.
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