Enhance Your Yard With Solar Garden Stakes
Light from the sun can have a mystical influence on your garden arrangement. There are so many ways this can be done. It doesn’t matter if you are trying for something streamlined and elegant or artisic, there are ways to suit all tastes. In addition, solar lighting is easy on the budget and very simple to put up. You can try hanging solar lights or an arrangement on your deck and steps. One of the most interesting types is that of a lamp fastened on top of a stake – known as solar garden stakes. It is brain dead easy to add these to your yard landscaping. The great thing about them is that you can place them anywhere there is grass and earth to hold up the poles. There is no entanglement with wires. You can choose from a variety of styles to tailor them to look and feel of your backyard. All done naturally, projecting shadows over your most special floral centerpieces and majestically transforming your garden paradise with an amazing ambiance. In this article we will discuss some of the most popular solar garden stakes and point out their strong and weak points.
One of the most popular selling solar garden stakes is the solar garden stake with whimsical motif. The unique thing about this garden accessory is the way it allows the lighting color to shift – great whether you are using it for your grass, deck or pool. The LED bulb is situated on top of the stake and can transform from red to blue to green. There is no worries or hassles as the light turns on automatically as it gets dark, storing the sun’s energy during the daylight and burning through the night. You also have control with the on/off switch. The entire structure is almost 30 inches high and the very sharp end makes it easy to stick into the grass for a sturdy fixture. Reviews for this product have generally been positive, commenting on how easy it is to install and the elegant way the lights change color to add charm to your backyard and hours of enjoyment as you sit out back during the night.
Sister to the above is the Solar Dragonfly Garden Stake Accents Garden Or Pathway With A Whimsical Motif. The construction is similar and it has proven to be a real hit with guests to the backyard. There are those who have remarked that it can even perform wonders in the dead of winter by lighting up and having a mystical effect on the snow, although not for as long as it cannot store as much energy that time of the year.
Mr. Light Solar-Powered Hummingbird Garden Stake is another hot selling item at Amazon. One feature that makes this product standout is that halfway down the stake, there is and all in one solar panel. The effect on your garden of the hummingbird that sits on top of the stake is very ornamental and decorative. Again, the great thing about it is the switch goes on without any need to set it as soon as night comes. The “light show” it provides in the still of the night is very soothing. There are those of the opinion that the color changing solar light is somewhat cheesy but keep in mind, its a hummingbird! You will enjoy the allure and magical quality that emanates from this being. If you are looking for pristine elegance, this may not be your choice, if you are after something entertaining and different, you’ll have fun with this!
So next time you are at the garden show or your local store and get the inspiration to add the finishing touch to your garden, think solar, and in particular, this popular and somewhat novel accessory – the solar plant stake. The only problem – you may find your children staying up at night to gaze at their hypnotic quality!