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Lauren Bradbury

Can you put battery-operated lights outside in winter? The dos and don’ts to follow if you want to successfully brighten up your garden

Outdoor seating area with rattan chair in front of a firepit, with festoon lights on the fence behind.

If you’re wondering whether you can put battery-operated lights outside in winter, we can only assume that you want to brighten up your outdoor space during the colder months of the year. We don’t blame you, but choosing the right lights is key.

Of course, there are no bad garden lighting ideas, but there are bad garden lights. And while you may be tempted to opt for solar in the solar vs battery garden lights debate, the lack of sunlight and the general gloominess of the UK means that solar lights can be temperamental in winter. But this isn’t the case with battery-powered lights. In fact, winter is when battery-operated outdoor lights really shine.

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