Decorative Solar Garden Lights

The Decorator’s Guide To A Solar Garden

In California, our gardens are peaceful retreats with magical allure.  We spend almost as much time enhancing the beauty of our backyards as we spend enjoying them. Decorative solar garden lights and accents can create enchanting ambiance and are an easy way to beautify your outdoor space.

Decorate with these beautiful solar powered garden lights to add a soft touch of color and glow. Turn ordinary garden lights into energy efficient works of art. There’s a wide variety of styles, options, and features, and the quality of artistry is breathtaking. Solar lights are simple to install, and go off and on automatically, staying lit for up to 8 hours. How easy is that?

Solar garden lights come in many decorative, whimsical styles. Our Decorator’s Guide walks you through many beautiful styles available and gives you pro tips and suggestions to help with your solar lighting decor decisions.

Pros & Cons of Solar Lights

Clearly the benefits outweigh the drawbacks! No need to hassle with the expense and headache of running wires all over your yard just to embellish a favorite spot. Solar garden lights make it easy to add a decorative touch or have a spectacular show of lights in your garden at night. Scroll through our favorite picks below for ideas. To maintain your lights, be sure to read How To Clean & Care For Solar Lights In 3 Easy Steps.

If you’re in a hurry… Take a look at these amazing solar garden lights!

1. Solar Flower Accent Lights

Beautiful by day or night, these lights capture the heart of gardeners and everyone else. When your flowers are out of season, your solar flowers will still enhance your garden. Use them as pretty pathway lights or fill an outdoor garden bed. Here are the best solar flower lights by style.

The Best Solar Lily Flowers

The Best Solar Rose Flowers

The Best Solar Exotic Flowers

• Durable acrylic with rustic bronze finish
• Waterproof and weather-resistant
• Handcrafted bird of paradise glows in amber
• Stems have a classic, metallic appearance
• Rechargeable and replaceable battery
• Easy to assemble and sturdy
• Realistic solar flowers
• 1 stake with 2 flowers on the stem
• Tropical vibe and ambiance

2. Solar Garden Gazing Ball Lights

The first garden decoration I got when I bought my first home was a mirrored gazing ball. I can’t imagine it being cooler than it was, but had it been solar-powered landscape lighting, it easily would’ve been. When you see my picks for best outdoor garden lights, you’ll understand!

The Best Mosaic Glass Ball Lights

3. Solar Animal Lights

From dogs to cats, birds to turtles, solar animal lights make everyone smile!

If you love wildlife in your garden, you’ll love these beautiful solar bird bath fountains.

4. Artisan Solar Garden Lights

Unique and artistically designed solar lights can create your dream garden. With these one-of-a-kind designs featuring color-glowing glass and elegant metal sculptures, you’ll have an enchanted garden.

Our Top Picks For Best Decorative Artisan Lights

Glass Solar Lighted Tear Drops

• Set of three glass drop sculptures
• One small, one medium, one large
• Mottled blue and green pattern
• Dual internal solar panels
• Beautiful multi-colored glass teardrops
• See their beauty in the video below

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