A guide to garden lighting for fences

Illuminate those summer evenings with these cute string lights. Adorn your garden with a decorative ivy garland, while the LED bulbs emit a warm, white glow. All you need to do is set up these solar-powered lights somewhere outside, and let the sun do its work. And with no wiring or battery charging required, it's simple, quick and safe to install.

Review: "I bought these ivy-decorated solar lights to go on my tent. Very pretty. Plenty of cable to position solar panels. Good quality."

Perfect for outdoor indoor wall decorations, these fence lights bring a stylish ambience. They're solar powered and there is no electricity required, switching on automatically at dawn. Plus, this product has strong weather resistance, making it very suitable for outdoor use - come rain or shine. Fully charged, the lights can illuminate for eight hours.

Review: "The brightness from these is actually very good. They last into the early hours of the morning before the batteries die out. They provide a lot of light and cast a nice shadow."

Keep your garden safe and lit with this motion-activated lamp. Made from stainless steel with a modern, sleek design, it has a 10m range and it lights up on your approach. Nice and bright at 50 lumens, it provides a great sense of security. Plus, it's solar-activated, too. We like this bright, green choice.

Review: "Using the light in the back porch for some basic lighting when accessing utility storage. It works well when it has been really sunny but it doesn't get much charge in the winter so can sometimes run out of charge."

With a classic, black Tiffany design, these solar fence lights give out warmth and elegance to any garden. Rechargeable under sunlight, these lights turn on automatically when dark. The super bright LED for brighter light output is ideal for lighting up your outdoor space.

Review: "Amazing lights easy to use, hard-wearing. My garden looks lovely at night. Value for money. I would highly recommend this product."

This solar LED light set can provide high-power efficiency to emit a comforting, warm light. Easy to turn on from the backside, it will light up automatically when in darkness. Waterproof, it can outlast other designs. Compact and mini design does not occupy much space. The unique lampshade makes it emit a fantastic light, looking like fish scales.

Review: "These lights are amazing been running for three years now through summer and winter and never failed. Sturdy, easy to install and a nice brightness to them. Best solar lights I have ever bought; all 12 are great. The higher you place them, the spottier the light pattern and lower - they can be like normal path lights."

These solar lights will emit a soft light when night falls. The beautiful shell shapes can decorate gardens, courtyards, parties, and terraces. They bring warmth and create a soft and pleasant atmosphere with a warm light mode or a colour mode. These lights take four to five hours to charge in the full - and give you eight hours of light.

Review: "I put these all along my garden fences and they look lovely. Beautiful fan-shaped lighting creates a lovely glow for a relaxing evening outdoors. They’re very simple to install and the white lights are nice and soft. (Haven’t tried the colour option). Great price and very quick delivery."

These solar fence lights from Argos are a great way of lighting up your fence. They're built to survive the elements and come ready and set up, so there's no wiring required. Hassle-free, they're solar powered, meaning they are the ultimate low-maintenance lighting. Simply stick them on the fence and let the sun do the rest. We love these.

Review: "These lights are really bright. My garden is beautifully lit up."

If you're looking at getting some electrics out into the garden, this 15m light string with end-to-end connections, and 25 bulbs is designed to set a warm ambience in your garden. The bulbs are made of plastic, highly translucent and shatterproof, safer and more durable than traditional glass bulbs. Plus, they're independent, if one goes out, the whole set will remain glowing. Waterproof and weatherproof, this product is safe and durable.

Review: "I never write reviews but these lights are very good and bright, so much so I bought another set a couple of days later. Very effective and illuminate the garden."

Next, this LED, battery-powered fairy light set from Amazon may be what you're looking for. Waterproof, adjustable and with a built-in-timer. Above all, these LEDs are ideal for a romantic garden setting.

Review: "I love them. Really pleased with this purchase. They look so cute on the balcony. Thank you."

Improve your home's style with these lights from ManoMano. These lights look sleek and stylish. Plus, they would fit perfectly in any contemporary setting. They are also so easy to install, and they cost you nothing in electricity bills. This simple, easy-to-use fixture screws onto an applicable wall with no expensive or complicated wiring required. The solar tech absorbs sunlight during the day and automatically turns the light on at night. 

Review: "Five Stars."

The retro fence light is equipped with LED and emits a warm light, making your garden so pretty. Simply, turn on the switch to convert sunlight into power - to be stored until the evening for eight hours of illumination. Waterproof and durable, these solar panels can withstand anything. Plus, they're easy to install, energy saving and look fab.

Review: "Bought these after buying various other solar lights, which usually failed. These are super easy to install and look amazing!!"

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