Use White Lanterns To Light Your Garden This Summer

Summer nears and it's time to brighten things up by day and night with striking white lanterns.  Lanterns are decorative and functional and therefore widely used in gardens, landscapes, entryways, and homes. They can be placed along a path to light the pathway or direct guests to an entry. Hung from tress, they light the area below, as well as provide uplighting for the tree for a sensational effect. They adorn tables during the day, while providing light for conversation or reading at night.  Lanterns are ideal decorations and lighting for outdoor or garden parties and weddings.  Place them throughout the garden and/or hang them from a gazebo, pergola, or tent to WOW your guests.  Bright white lanterns are perfect for summer, but can be used year-round. They easily fit in any decor with coordinating color placed nearby or around their base.  In addition, they are a fantastic decorative accent indoors and make wonderful table centerpieces. They are one of those "must have" garden accents given their many different uses. And, if you are ever not using them, I'm sure your friends or family would love to borrow them because they are always a hit!

Large White Metal Garden Lantern.

Planter Stand and Ideas for Adorning Many Gardens & Landscapes

This affordable planter stand delivers and added bonus with its solar light. The basic scroll styling works with many gardens and areas.  Here are seven planter stand ideas that this stand is perfect for, however, I am sure you will also come up with many of your own.

1. Frame a front entrance or doorway with one on each side. 
2. Create a lit and planted (hanging that is) pathway along a drive or garden path.
3. Decorate the area by your mailbox with one or two of these.
4. Place it in front of big shrubs to accent them with light, dimension, and added color.
5. Place it in the center of a garden planter to light the planter and add height.
6. Place one or two next to a bench, under a tree.
7. Use it in an outdoor corner to brighten an area.

Planter Stand with
Solar Light.

Adorn Your Garden with a Glass Plate Birdbath for Hours of Fun

In my view, a birdbath is a must for every garden.  Who doesn't love watching birds flutter around as they take a bath.  It is mesmerizing and great fun for children and adults.

We carry these and other glass plate birdbath styles because they are such a big hit.  They come in so many gorgeous designs and colors that it is easy to find one that fits with your garden style. Some even include a solar lighting, making the colorful plate shine in the garden at night and contributing to your overall garden lighting. Stands for these come in tall and tabletop for design flexibility and your viewing enjoyment.  They also make great gifts for the garden enthusiasts and bird watchers in your life.

If you don't have a birdbath in your garden, please consider one.  The joy they bring is immeasurable.

Glass birdbaths in Tiffany, Dragonfly, Butterfly & English Garden designs.

Garden Lighting: Decorative Solar Lights Conserve Resources

Solar lights are a great way to light your garden, accentuate your plants and landscape design, and conserve resources.  More and more designs can be found that provide a dramatic effect, as well as instant lighting (if the sun is out, that is).  The picture below reflects an affordable solar light that is cute and serves a purpose.

Asian solar light.