Garden and outdoor lighting
Lighting that looks good, survives a British winter and doesn't annoy the neighbours.
13 guides
Garden · 8 minDeck lighting ideas: recessed spots, strip lights and step lightsLight the edges and steps first, then add the glow.
Garden · 12 minFestoon lights for the garden: how to hang them (UK)Hang them on a wire, fix into something solid, and keep the bulbs very warm.
Garden · 13 minGarden lighting ideas: how to plan and light a British gardenPlan it by zones, light less than you think, and get the electrics right.
Garden · 9 minHow to light a garden path without wiring: the options that workSolar, battery and plug-in low voltage, and what still works in December.
Garden · 7 minIP ratings for outdoor lighting: IP44, IP65 and IP68What the two numbers mean, and which rating goes where in the garden.
Garden · 10 minBest outdoor Christmas lights in the UK: what to buyWhich lights to buy for trees, gutters and hedges, and how to put them up safely.
Garden · 10 minHow to fix outdoor lighting faults: tripping and waterFind the fault from the symptom, and know when to stop and call an electrician.
Garden · 8 minBest outdoor lights for coastal homes in the UK: what won't rustPolycarbonate, 316 stainless or galvanised: what lasts by the sea.
Garden · 13 minOutdoor wall lights: ideas, heights and IP ratings for UK homesWhich type goes where, how high to fit it, which IP rating, and who can wire it.
Garden · 9 minPathway lighting ideas for garden paths, steps and drivewaysWhich path lights to use, how far apart, and how bright.
Garden · 9 minPatio lighting ideas for a British garden: what to use and whereWall lights, festoons, uplit planting and a lamp on the table: how to layer a patio.
Garden · 12 minSecurity lights and PIR sensors: where to fit themHeight, angle and settings for a PIR light that catches people, not cats and cars.
Garden · 12 minSolar garden lights that still work in a UK winterWhy most fade by November, what keeps going, and how to revive dead ones.