Solar Garden Lighting

In the last decade, gardening has become one of American's favorite hobbies. More and more people are sprucing up their yards and gardens by including decorative solar garden lighting, stepping stones, water fountains, and gazing balls.

Solar garden lighting is an effective way to light a path, showcase a water feature, or add pizzazz to your lawn or garden. Solar garden lighting requires no power source and can be installed anywhere, with no wiring or electricity needed.

A typical solar garden light consists of a plastic case with a solar cell, single Nicad (nickel and cadmium) battery, controller board, LED light source, and a photoresistor (a device whose resistance decreases with exposure to light).

The solar cell is fueled by the battery. During the day, the battery is charged by sunlight. The controller board draws power from the solar cell and the battery. At night, the battery stops charging and the photoresistor turns on the LED. When the battery is fully charged, it can operate the LED for approximately 15 hours.

One of the most obvious reasons for using solar garden lighting is that there is no need to install electrical wiring. Although solar garden lighting is generally more expensive than electrical garden lighting; it can save you a considerable amount when it comes time to pay your electric bill.

Solar garden lighting is available in many styles, shapes, and colors. One of the most common forms of solar garden lighting is the plastic dome lighting, which has spikes attached to the lighting for easy insertion into the ground. Generally these lights are shaped like domes and are used to light a pathway or enhance a flowerbed border.

Solar garden lighting is also available in the shape of tubes, discs, Chinese lanterns, Tiki torches, and globes. Some solar garden lighting can be hung on poles, while others are mounted to the side of a house or outdoor deck.

Solar garden lighting can add an elegant charm to any landscaping project. They can be used to decorate a backyard pond, accent a pool area, showcase a garden or flowerbed, embellish a driveway, or shine light on a walkway.

Solar garden lighting is an excellent choice for people who are concerned about the environment, as well as those who are watching their budget. Solar garden lighting can enhance your property and will last for many years.