Plant Gardens 101

There was a time if you wanted outdoor lights, you had to gather the lights, dig ditches, run wires, find and outlet for the transformer (these were low voltage systems using 12 volts), connect the light connections to the main cable, cover the ditches and set back to enjoy the fruits of your labors. If there was a sidewalk or driveway involved, then the work had just begun, trying to get your main cable across these obstacles. They worked great until the bulbs started getting older, then they would fade a little, burn out or their connection would corrode and need occasional cleaning and reinserting.

Solar lighting has progressed over the last decade. The effectiveness of the solar panels including the reduction in their size coupled with the quality of the batteries they charge has made the purchase of solar lights very cost-effective. In the beginning, they only had one color, bluish white. They have now developed an amber color which is less artificial looking.
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Over the last fifteen years, solar energy has become a highly flexible power source. One of the best ways to use it and cut costs is go with solar lighting for your walkways.

A common misconception among many people is that solar energy requires large, bulky panels to work. While this is true if you want to produce large amounts of electricity for a structure, it leaves out a large segment of cheaper solar users.

The solar industry has made major advancements in creating one piece solar platforms that are cheap and can be used for practical purposes. Using solar lights for pathways around your home is one area. (more…)