It's that time of year when we all start heading outdoors for those long summer evenings in the garden.
And when dusk falls there's no better way to get a cosy glow than with some lighting.
With people keen to share photos of their 'Instagrammable' outdoor spaces, there's more inspiration out there than ever and retailers have met the demand with a wide range of products.
From festoon string lights to solar lanterns, there are so many ways to get your garden twinkling.
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Here's how we brought our garden to life with lights from Asda, Aldi, Dunelm, Homebase and B&M...
Homebase
With householders watching every penny at the moment, there's a big focus on solar lighting right now and these Festoon String Lights are perfect for displaying in any tree or around a parasol or gazebo.
The 20 warm LED lights, which cost £20 for the set, automatically illuminate at night, casting a soft glow around your garden.
There are plenty more lighting options too, like these Eastern Solar Lanterns, which create a stunning silhouette effect on the surrounding patio or table.
The metal lanterns, which come with hanging hooks, cost £18.95 each.
Both products are included in Homebase's buy one get one free promotion, which is available on solar lighting for a limited time.
B&M
No product list would be complete without good old B&M and there are so many options to choose from.
If you're wanting something a little brighter and do have access to mains electricity then you can't beat their pack of 24 Festoon Bulb String Lights for £18.
They're 9.2m long so you've got plenty to work with. We displayed some in the tree and carried them along the fence.
The tree was made all the more eye-catching with these stunning Island Paradise Solar Powered Wicker Effect Lanterns, which have been reduced from £12 each to £9, and this matching decorative Scandi Coast Solar Powered Wicker Heart, £12.
While not technically lighting, the matching Raffia Round Mirror, reduced from £7 to £5, brings an added glow as it bounces the light around and the garden table was given a glow up of its own with this Scandi Coast Solar Powered Tripod Table Lamp, reduced from £8 to £6, with its own flickering candle, and these bargain string parasol slights, which are now down to just £3.50.
Dunelm
The fact that most of Dunelm's outdoor lights are out of stock online is a sure sign of just how popular its range is, but there's still plenty of stock left in store.
We picked up these stylish Elements Rope Black Solar String Lights for £16.
It's only a pack of 10 on a 1.8m string so it doesn't cover a huge area, but they're great for adding a subtle touch or for framing some other garden furniture like this rattan effect shelf.
Asda
We added a splash of colour and some lighting to the garden with Asda's decorative Solar Ceramic Lantern.
Priced at £11, it casts a leaf pattern onto its surroundings with its warm white LED light.
The retailer has a wide choice of lighting to choose from, including pathway lights, decking lighting, fence lights and more.
Aldi
If it's a simple touch you're after then you can't go wrong with Aldi's pack of Solar Amber Rustic Festoon Lights.
At £10.99 for a pack of 10 and covers two metres, so there's enough to cover a decent sized tree or bush.
The warm amber light adds a calming touch and you can choose from either continuous or flashing mode.
Check out Aldi's outdoor lighting range here.
Home Bargains
As its name suggests there are lots of bargains to be had at Home Bargains and that includes garden furniture and lighting.
We picked up these cute heart-shaped string lights to give an added touch to our lockdown egg chair.
They look a lot more expensive than the £3.99 price tag.
As do these giant bollard lights, which we scattered around but could be just as effective if used to line a path or border and have a bright white LED light to help guide the way.
The steel and glass construction will - we're told - make them robust against the elements and they're easy to install with no wiring needed.
We picked them up in store for £3.99 each, but you can order them in packs of four online for £15.96.
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