The Best Types of Decorative Garden Lighting

Candles

• Candles are one of the easiest and most readily available sources of decorative lighting for a backyard. If you need lighting for a larger event, choose many larger sized candles. This way, you can scatter them throughout your garden, and you will not need to check as often to see if they need to be replaced or relit. Decorative candle holders can make your presentation even more elegant, although candles can be safely used without any holders. One option is to use citronella candles as they will help keep away insects as well as serve a decorative purpose.

Storm Glasses

• Storm glasses can either be candle or paraffin oil based. Storm glasses have a protective and decorative glass casing that keeps the candle from being blown out or accidentally setting something on fire. Storm glasses add an antique touch to the decor and can be placed on flat surfaces, on the ground, or, depending on the type of glass, hanging from a tree.

Tikki Torches

• Tikki torches can be purchased at gardening supply and home decoration stores throughout the summer months. They are favored because they are inexpensive, easy to light and are not easily blown out by passing wind. Tikki torches are either designed for table top use or for placement throughout a garden using stakes. The torches are easily removable and can be reused year after year. Different scented oils or torch fuel can be purchased. These fuels release a scent when they are burned.

Hanging Lights

• Strings of hanging lights are available at party supply and gardening centers. These lights are Christmas style lights in either white, yellow or colored options. As well, they can come with decorative covers that are easily adaptable to themes. One option is to use star-shaped lights for a magical or fairytale theme; another option is to use small Chinese paper lanterns as covers to create a more sophisticated and exotic appearance.