Garden Lights

Garden and landscape lighting extends the usability of outdoor spaces after dark and brings planting, architecture, and hard landscaping to life in a way that daylight alone can't achieve. Lyco's range covers low voltage garden lights, post and bollard lights, ground lights, garden spotlights, pedestal lights, stake lights, and pool lights. Same-day dispatch on the majority of stock.

Thinking beyond the security light

Most gardens are lit for security or convenience, with a floodlight on the back wall and a sensor light at the back door. That's a very limited view of what outdoor lighting can do. A well-designed garden lighting scheme extends the useful hours of a garden by several months a year, creates visual interest through the winter when planting is at its most sparse, and transforms the view from inside the house after dark from a dark void into something worth looking at.

The principle is the same as interior lighting: layering. Ambient light from path bollards or low-level stake lights establishes the base. Accent lighting from garden spotlights or uplighters picks out specific trees, planting, or architectural features. Decorative elements, festoon lights over a seating area, and feature lights in a border add personality and warmth. Each layer is doing a different job, and together they produce a garden that reads as designed rather than illuminated.

Low-voltage systems, 12V DC running from a central transformer, are the practical backbone of most garden lighting schemes. Low voltage garden lights are safe to install without an electrician in many configurations, easy to reconfigure as the garden evolves, and available in a wide range of fitting types. For permanent hard-wired installations, always use a qualified electrician for the mains connection. Lyco offers free delivery on all orders over £70.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of garden lighting is easiest to install?

Low voltage garden lighting systems, 12V fittings run from a mains transformer, are the most DIY-friendly option, as the low-voltage cable can be laid on the surface or just below ground without the safety requirements of mains wiring. Stake lights and solar garden lights require no wiring at all and can be repositioned freely.

How do I create layers in my garden lighting scheme?

Start with path and boundary lighting, bollards or low-level stake lights, to establish the base layer and mark routes. Add spotlights or uplighters to pick out key trees, plants, or architectural features as the accent layer. Finally, add decorative elements such as festoon lights or feature lights over seating areas. Each layer can typically be on a separate switch circuit for independent control.

What IP rating do garden lights need?

All garden lights should carry a minimum of IP44 for protection against splashing water. For ground-level installations, path lighting, and fittings subject to sprinkler or irrigation system spray, IP65 is recommended. For inground or recessed fittings that may be subject to surface water pooling, IP67 (temporary immersion protection) is the appropriate standard.

Can garden lighting be solar powered?

Yes. Solar-powered options are available across most garden lighting categories, including stake lights, bollards, and spotlights. See Lyco's solar garden lights range for the full selection. Solar is particularly useful for positions remote from the mains supply. For reliable year-round output in the UK, choose products with larger panel areas and lithium-ion batteries.

Do you sell garden lighting near me?

Lyco delivers garden and landscape lighting to all UK mainland addresses with next-working-day delivery as standard. Orders over £70 qualify for free delivery, and same-day dispatch applies to the vast majority of in-stock products across the range.