Personalised advertising may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of information under California and other state privacy laws, and you may have a right to opt out. Recommended for use in a south-facing garden, on test they worked in a southwest-facing plot and turned on after overcast weather.

From garden machinery to beautiful garden decor, Charlies offers everything for you to get your garden looking glorious. Garden lighting is a must so you can enjoy spending time in your garden after dark during the warmer months, and it can go a long way towards creating the desired ambience in your outdoor space. Your refund will be processed within 14 days of reaching our warehouse using the same method that you paid with. We couldn't find a simple white light in all that choice but they make a great feature for parties and for Christmas, plus they have a power saving mode that almost doubles their run time in the winter. Do use more lights with lower lumens to create a glow, rather than a few very bright lights that will make you feel uncomfortable, disrupt wildlife and annoy the neighbours.I would have preferred a warmer light as opposed to its cool white inside, but I did think it looked good both day and night. In addition to hanging it up, you can also set it on the ground or on a tabletop next to seating or eating areas to enjoy the realistic flicker of the candle-light. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. I thought it looked particularly good tied around the base of my pear tree, but its long wire makes it equally suitable for adding sparkle to a gazebo or parasol trim or perhaps woven through plant beds. This striking solar lantern is just the thing for adding a gentle glow on a doorstep or in a dark corner and it looks beautiful hung amongst foliage.

It’s better to think of solar lights as soft ambient lighting and have more of them, augmented with other light sources, Matthew says.This string of solar fairy lights has 100 white LEDs along 10 metres of wire, which means they’re ideal for running along fences, or using to decorate eating areas. Simply stake the single solar panel somewhere sunny, there is 2 metres of cable from the panel to the first spotlight, and 50cm of cable between each light, so the lit length is a generous 4. After a full day of sunlight, I monitored how well each design lit up after dark and checked in on them at 3am to see if they were still shining as brightly as they did after sunset. If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item.

Some of our products will be shipped directly from suppliers and so might have slightly different timescales. Storing up energy from the sun during the day, you can illuminate your outdoor space without the energy bill. The reality is that solar lights rarely have the kind of high-quality weather proofing to make them last, which is why they need a little attention when the forecast looks bad. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. So that you don’t disturb bugs and bats, try to angle your lights towards the ground, and opt for dimmer, less harsh lights where possible.

These lights are really good value for money, really bright at night and illuminate my driveway so I can transit with safety. Available in different lengths, including 50 (7m) and 200 (24m) lights, there’s two metres between the solar panel and the first light so it’s easy to place in shade while ensuring the panel is still catching the sun.

These stylish stainless steel post lights, would look equally at home in a traditional or contemporary setting. The ingress protection (IP) rating indicates how easily dust and water can enter electronics and therefore how weatherproof and water resistant lights are. Thanks to them being wireless, you’re free to place them anywhere you like, as long as they get plenty of sunlight to get a full charge.Quick to turn on after dark, it lit up even during the early sunsets before the clocks went forward and it's easy-to-use, with an on/off switch so you can save power and protect wildlife. They have a runtime of up to eight hours and in our test throughout the summer, they lasted through the night and right up until dawn. With exposure to the elements, outdoor solar lights can get damaged, rust over and their wires can break,” says Matthew. As with many fairy lights on test, you can choose between a range of different modes, and these lights offer eight options, from a steady glow to various flashing sequences.