The best garden lights to brighten up your summer evening

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by Louella Berryman |
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Now that summer's rolling in and the evenings are getting longer, you're going to want to illuminate your outdoor space... Whether that be a garden, patio or balcony- with some stylish outdoor lighting, you'll get to enjoy the night with an extra sparkle.

Preferably wine glass in hand and mates by your side.

Your garden can be completely transformed by just a few well-placed accessories, including some pretty lights.

Whether you spend £40 or £10, even the daintiest of lights can change your dreary patio into an Instagram-worthy cocktail corner.

With this in mind, we've rounded up some of the best lights available, from the cheap 'n cheerful to the unique.

Check out our picks of the most stylish outdoor lighting

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Outdoor Garden String Lights 29.5ft

These classic lights would look great anywhere - even indoors draped over a bed frame or fireplace.

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Argos Home Set of 6 Solar Lightbulb Lanterns

The classic lightbulb design on these lights would look glorious nestled in a tree or some shrubbery.

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Argos Home 20 Warm White Bunting Solar String Lights

Bunting, but make it lit.

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Kaemingk Solar LED Wicker Outdoor Lantern, Assorted

These lanterns have solar lights, which means you never have to remember to change a lightbulb again, hurrah.

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Solar Dandelion Outdoor Stake Light

This totally unique design would look glorious on your lawn.

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Twinkling Outdoor Star Light

If you haven't got much room but want to make a statement, these star lights would look great on a balcony or in a yard.

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5m 20 Warm White LED Connectable Festoon Lights

The white cord on these bulb lights is a fresh take on the classic.

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3 Cloud White Miami Solar Lanterns

Lanterns are a great way to add some beach-y vibes to your outdoor space.

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5m 10 Multi Coloured LED Connectable Festoon Lights

We're obsessed with these glorious multicoloured lights - such a great way to jazz up a seating area.

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Solar String Lights, 55Ft 100 LED

These star lights are perfect for an evening get-together on your patio.

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Tomshine Solar Lantern Light

A solar lantern is the ultimate low maintenance garden lighting solution.

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Outdoor Black Bulb Lights

Gather five of your mates, and say hello to a fancy party with these sophisticated little gems.

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Solar Garden Outdoor Lights

Bring a sense of magic to your garden with these stunning solar lights, and step into a world of fairytale.

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Closer's tips on how to spruce up your garden ahead of Summer

Vibrant colours will be your garden's best friend- nothing says summer better than a gorgeous pop of colour.

Get yourself some perennials - these are pretty hard to kill, even for the least seasoned gardener.

Have a good clear up - get yourself a broom and some bin bags and sweep away any debris or leaves. If you've got a hose or jet wash- get them out and give your garden the treatment it truly deserves.

If you want to upgrade your garden on a budget, then why not paint your dreary furniture? Get yourself a tin of garden paint and make a day out of it, you won't regret the results!

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