I’ve shared out backyard pictures with you several times since the pool was finished last year, but I haven’t shared a lot of night time pics. So today, I’ve got some new ones sharing how we light up our backyard and make it such a magical spot at night. We’ve added lots of special lights back here and wow, what a difference it makes!
I added some solar lights to the backyard a few months ago and really like them and just recently discovered these starburst type solar lights, so I added 4 of those as well. They come 2 to a pack and I found these on Amazon. Affiliate links used below
I’ve been very happy with these other solar lights that are back there too and I have these in the front yard and backyard.
I snapped a few pics after I put them in and they are so magical and pretty!
They add such a pretty starburst look (almost like a sparkler) and add a lot to the others I already had back there. You can see one of the regular solar lights peeking out behind a bush. When you get the starburst solar lights in, you have to arrange each strand the way you want it, but it doesn’t take long.
Arrange them, put the stake on them and then put them in the ground, making sure they are in the ON position. They have a solar panel that collects energy from the sun. I love how they look!
We so enjoy our backyard at night and turning on all the lights adds such an ambience to our outdoor spaces. We just replaced the lights over the patio (the other set had some bad sockets) and Mark got those from Harbor Freight and we worked together to get them up.
You can see the mix here of both lights glowing at the same time. I love them!
I have a set of outdoor candles that I add in those hanging lanterns and they do a great job of adding ambience as well.
I love these! They are plastic so don’t melt and take regular AA batteries.
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This isn’t one of those candles, but it’s so pretty so I’m sharing. This lantern came with a candle attached and I love having it out here too. All those lights make a difference at night, don’t they?!
We’ve had so much rain that I keep my cushions piled under the umbrellas until the sun comes back out again.
Miss Daisy loves it out here and we spend a lot of evenings outside on the patio.
I share Daisy on Instagram and everyone thinks those balls are floaters in case she falls in the pool. Nope, as you can see they keep her INSIDE the fence. She would be out chasing the deer otherwise! You can find that ball harness here on Amazon. It’s been a lifesaver for us.
I’ll also share our pool floats that we both have and love. We look forward to spending more and more time out here if the rain would finally slack up. We’ve had a much cooler than normal summer, but the heat is finally coming this week I think.
Beautiful….just Beautiful! You’re backyard is awesome! Your hard work has paid off. I think swimming at night would be magical. Thanks for sharing your backyard with us. Have a beautiful weekend.
Absolutely stunning. Love.the sunbursts. How are your mum and dad?
Your yard and pool are awesome! Off to order some of the fun Spidey lights! I hope they arrive by the 4th!
Beautiful! The ‘sparklers’ are my favorite! 😉
Can I be your neighbor?😊
Your backyard looks magical at night!
I love your pineapples too
Looking good! How long do the sparklers glow? My new house will have the backyard to the north, just wondering if they’d work there or not. They look like some fun inexpensive accents.
HI, Janet, I just got them this week, so I need to check them out and see how long they go. I haven’t looked at them past 11 pm yet, but I sure like them a lot.
Rhoda, your yard is so beautiful! I love all the lights you have for night. You should be in the Home & Garden Magazine as everything in your yard is so pretty. I know you and Mark are really going to enjoy your yard and beautiful pool this summer! Those pictures of Daisy are so cute! Thanks for sharing all your lovely pictures.
Have you had any trouble with the starburst lights? I bought six and love them but they are going out one by one.
HI, Barbara, I’m sorry to hear that. All of mine have worked except one. I bought 2 packs so I had 4 and one wasn’t working. I wrote the seller and he sent me a replacement pack, so definitely let him know. Mine are all still working now.