Solar Deck and Fence Lights

Steps and level changes are where gardens catch people out after dark, and a low washing light fixed to the riser or the railing solves it far better than a bright lamp overhead. These units screw flat to a fence board, a deck post or a garden wall and throw their light downward in a soft fan, marking the edge without dazzling anyone walking towards them.

Each light carries its own panel and battery, so there is no wiring to run along the fence line. The warm white version cycles between warm, neutral and cool tones if you want to match existing lighting; the RGB version slowly shifts through colour for evenings when the garden is being used rather than crossed. Both switch themselves on at dusk and off when the charge runs down.

Two-packs suit a short flight of steps or a gate; four-packs cover a deck perimeter or a longer run of fence. Fix them at a consistent height so the effect reads as deliberate, check for cables and pipes before drilling into any wall, and use fixings rated for the material you are screwing into. Wipe the panels clear of leaf debris through autumn. Fitted well, a set like this makes a garden usable after dark rather than merely visible.

• Surface-mounted solar lights for fences, decks, walls and steps
• Switchable warm, neutral and cool white, or RGB colour change
• Integrated panel and battery, no wiring required
• Downward wash beam that marks edges without glare
• Supplied in packs of 2 or 4 with fixings
• Check for pipes and cables before drilling into walls