There are many unique ways to add lighting to your vegetable garden or outdoor space. Through art sculptures, string lights, lanterns, and a ton more. I love looking on websites like Etsy for unique handmade finds to make a space my own. Besides adding style during the day, they also illuminate your outdoor space at night.

I have solar string lights and solar stake lighting in my garden to create a cozy feeling. I love that they frame the garden at night and highlight my arched trellis. I plan on adding more lights around the fence or draping across the top of my garden. The contrast of the black metal solar lights with my wooden raised garden beds is one of my favorite garden looks. Whatever you find that you love, create a space you can’t wait to enjoy for endless summer nights.

Since searching for garden lighting ideas and finding some beautiful options, I wanted to share everything I found with you. Hopefully, you get inspired and start dreaming up ways to incorporate lighting into your outdoor spaces.

The Garden Lighting Round-Up

1. Star Shower Garden Art - How cute is this watering can! I love adding art to a garden like this. The addition of twinkle lights is great for that artsy touch. (Gardeners Supply)

2. Iron Shepards Hooks with Globe Garden Lights - A unique spin on string lights, moving them closer to the ground in a garden border with Shepard hooks, definitely gives cottage garden vibes. I love the simplicity and classic feel. (Terrain)

3. Geometric Lace Solar Lantern - I must admit this is my favorite garden lighting idea. Paper lanterns in beautiful pastel colors. Pair in groups with different colors and shapes for a more romantic look. (Terrain)

4. Twinklelite Solar Stake Light - A great way to light up your garden and use the sun. Try using it in combination with solar string lights for even more nighttime ambiance. Adds more of a whimsical garden vibe. (Gardeners Supply)

5. Solar String Lights - These solar lights are a great simple option that you can add anywhere. For great inexpensive options try Amazon or Gardeners Supply.

6. Steel Poppy Solar Light - a charming sculpted flower, another way to add beauty and light to your space both during the day and night. (Gardeners Supply)

Garden design for any size space.

The great thing is that you don’t have to have a large garden to add lighting to your space. You could add the steel poppy solar lights in a flower pot on a patio or add a cute lantern to a deck. If your garden has an arched trellis, try adding solar string lights on top or hang lanterns from the center. The options are truly endless. Have fun with it.

For more garden design inspiration, check out DIY Wood Garden Gate HERE, How to create a garden you love HERE, and my 2022 vegetable garden design plans HERE.