Solar outdoor accent lights have come a long way from the simple path lights. The lights are brighter, coming in changing colors, and the batteries last longer.
The advantages of solar lights are that they can be placed anywhere as long as they are in full sun during the day.
The disadvantage is that my solar light works for maybe a year and needs a battery replacement. I went to the low voltage lighting, but solar lights have their use.
Their use of pathway lighting adds to curb appeal. They increase security and reduce injury from tripping on something. Path lights come in the usual light on a stake, one that looks like a rock that shines from the side, and the flickering ones looking like a flame.
Solar floodlights and spotlights come with a motion detector that can be mounted or placed around the home. The floodlights without the detector can be part of the landscaping accented to certain flowerbeds or trees. I used a few floodlights in a flowerbed with white flowers creating a moon garden.
String lights can be hung from trees, along with the patio, and under gazebos for a party-like or romantic atmosphere depending on the hues of the lights. Just make sure the solar receptor is placed in sunlight.
