Backyard or courtyard decorative light can add an attractive feature to your front yard. It also offers an added element of safety when you want to walk around the garden at night. There are several types available for purchase and installation. It is a good idea to learn about your options before making a final decision. You may be surprised at all the options that are available, and you will want to make a decision that is right for your needs.

There are several options available in landscape lights as well as decorative lighting fixtures that are designed specifically to fit in gardens. These styles include wall, post and hanging lights. Wall lights are perfect for use on walls as they are versatile and usually require no wiring or installation. They are available in single and double fixtures, so you can choose the style that is most suitable. Post lights are similar to wall lights but you will find that they have extra head space for supporting fixtures and longer light lines.

Hanging lights are another option, and they come in different styles. Some of them are designed to be mounted directly over a trellis or gate. Others are designed to hang from a wall or gazebo. They are also available in different designs and prices, so you are sure to find one that matches your decorative plans perfectly.

Many people install lights along the walkway leading from their house to the garden. There are several types of decorative lights available to compliment this style of path. Path lights are very effective and help to create the atmosphere you are trying to achieve. If you are using lights to highlight an archway or decorative feature, you can find styles that match the rest of the house and the garden, including sconces and wall lights.

A beautiful style of decorative light is the lantern. They are available in many different sizes and styles. Some are designed to be used as path lights and others are intended to be placed around the yard. The larger models are often called "caterpillar lights," because they resemble the shape of worms. Small lanterns, on the other hand, are just enough to light an archway or small area, such as a fountain.

You might also consider adding lighting to your landscaping at night. These can be solar-powered or battery-operated. Solar-powered lights are available for all types of gardens and are easy to maintain. Battery-operated lights take a few hours to charge and last for several weeks. Consider purchasing a model with a motion detector, so that it will turn on when there is movement nearby.