Top Tips For A Glowing Summer Garden
Written by: Grace Agar
The days are longer and temperatures warmer, which means summer is finally here! Our outdoor spaces are set to play host to all sorts of summertime festivities, from BBQs and garden parties to sunbathing and relaxation. Time to get out the fairy lights and lanterns!
Outdoor garden lights are key to making the most of the balmy summer evenings. A string of bulb festoons or fuss-free patio spotlights creates a cosy ambience that will set the mood for intimate gatherings and keep your outdoor space welcoming long after the sun has set. And to top it off, a light display can add a comforting layer of security to your garden.
Getting the balance between decorative and functional lighting can be tricky though. You want all your outside living areas kept bright with lights that can withstand the outdoor elements. That's where we come in! Here are our top lighting ideas for adding a charming glow to your garden this summer.
There are high-traffic areas in our gardens, such as footpaths and steps, that are in more need of attention than others and it's important to keep them illuminated, especially when you have visitors. LED strips or solar stake lights are the perfect option for framing your garden pathways and borders over the spring and summer.
When casting a cosy intimate glow across your outdoor space as night falls, opt for a solar stake light that will automatically illuminate your garden for an evening of alfresco living. For a quirky touch of illumination, opt for whimsical mini mushrooms or tiki torches. If you want a more contemporary look, spherical globes or traditional lanterns can be placed underneath plants, along flower beds or in the top-tier areas of your garden.
With your functional glow secured, turn your attention to our festoon lighting. A must-have component of your summer light display, these bulbs are perfect for layering above gazebos and dining areas for parties and special occasions. They double as both decorative and practical overhead lights that allow you to use your outdoor living areas whenever you feel like it, day or night.
Draping them across the wooden beams of a pergola gives the romantic feel of a starry sky above you. Alternatively, weaving a string of bulb lights along festoon poles brings together large garden spaces for a more secluded and intimate atmosphere.
Next on our checklist for a glowing summer garden, you can inject elegance into your outdoor space with a wall light or two. These lights are a simple yet effective way to make things brighter without going overboard. When secured to fences and borders, they are ideal for summer dinner parties, poolside lounging, or, if you don't have much in the way of garden space, installation around the outside of your home.
This waterproof lighting provides timeless kerb appeal with a style for every outdoor garden display, whether sleek, traditional lanterns or rustic oversized bulbs with a steel finish! You can never have enough lights so don't be afraid to add charm by using vintage bulbs and classic lanterns along your entrances and walkways.
Whether you're enhancing your garden at the front or back, dressing up your trees and foliage not only adds height to your light display but makes a glowing and enchanting statement. Fairy lights offer great coverage for trunks and main branches, creating a magical atmosphere that makes your summer garden perfect for the kids to run around in!
Arrange a string of solar-powered lights in a spiral pattern or use small bulb options to outline the tree's silhouette and enjoy an elegant brightness that lasts all year round. The same applies to any taller bushes you may have. Get ready to give your garden a glow-up this summer
with the Lights4fun range of outdoor lights.
Go to town with these ideas or just pick one or two, depending on the size and style of your garden and your budget. We cater to all your lighting needs, be it outside or indoors.