Merry Christmas from Everyone at The Garden Lighting Shop!

We would like to wish all of our loyal customer a very happy and healthy Christmas and New year! From everyone at the Garden Lighting Shop.

Why do we put lights on Christmas trees?

December is here! It’s our favourite time of the year here at the Garden Lighting Shop! Snow on the ground, logs in the fire, and best of all – Christmas lights everywhere! Whether you’ve put yours up yet or not, the Christmas tree is probably the most quintessential aspects of the festive season.

Each year we all cut down a tree, (or grab it from the loft), and decorate it with lights, tinsel and decorations - but have you ever thought about how this tradition started?

Well people actually started lighting Christmas trees in the middle of the 17th century. Candles were attached to the end of tree branches with wax or pins and were adhered to the tree to represent shining stars. This tradition started in Germany and spread to Eastern Europe over the next two centuries. As you can imagine this was a serious fire hazard, so most people wouldn’t put their trees up until Christmas Eve, ensuring that they would only be up for a brief period of time while the tree was still fresh and less flammable.

The custom of putting strings of lights on trees began in 1882. Edward Johnson – an associate of Thomas Edison – wired red, white and blue bulbs together and placed them on an evergreen tree. In 1895, President Grover Cleveland followed suit and decorated a Christmas tree in the White House with stringed lights! The public took notice, and the tradition has been ever since.

Not surprisingly, it used to be extremely expensive to have a lit Christmas tree. Electricians would have sold bulbs for this purpose, but they would have needed to be wired together by a professional electrician, so only very affluent people would have had a lit tree.

These days’ festive holiday lights use LED (light-emitting diode) technology. These lights are far more efficient than incandescent lights and have a much longer life-span!

The Christmas tree: It’s long been a symbol of the holiday season. If you’re looking to decorate a tree outdoors this year, our beautiful festoons are a fantastic option. You really can enhance your festivities with our range, which are not only beautiful, but are safe to use and excellent value too! Take a look for yourself here. 

Create a winter wonderland with our Festoon harnesses

The nights are drawing in, the leaves are falling from the trees and soon autumn’s abundance of colour will fade to the greys and whites of winter. The colder months are a great time for cosying up on the sofa with a nice cup of something warm – but are also when lighting becomes more important!

Some people can forget about their gardens in the winter and we think it’s such a shame! During these colder months, when we celebrate Halloween, Bonfire Night, Christmas and New Year, your garden can be a massive part of your celebrations!

We think you should celebrate the turning of the seasons by lighting up your garden with subtle or spectacular lighting options! We can help you light up your winter wonderland for the autumn and winter months, because we think is a time to let your garden really shine (literally)!

Christmas especially is an extraordinary and magical time of year, and being around friends and family is one of the joys of the season. You can truly enhance your festivities with our range of outdoor Christmas lights! Safe to use, excellent value and beautifully effective, our Festoon Collection is second to none.

Whether snow is on the ground yet or not, you can give your visitors a wintry welcome by adorning your windows and doors, fences and trees, decking and porches, with these beautiful lights that offer all the shimmer and sparkle the festive season deserves!

  

See our stunning range of Festoon lighting to transform your garden this winter here.

5 jobs to get done in the garden this autumn!

We hate to admit it, but the summer days are well and trying coming to a close. As we wave goodbye to the long evenings lounging in the garden, we must turn our attention to preparing and tending to our gardens for the cooler months.

So what can you do to keep your garden looking kempt this autumn? Here are our 5 essential garden jobs you should get done this autumn...

1 – Cut those hedges!

We recommend pruning your hedges for the last time in autumn to prevent decaying if damp should accumulate. Only cut deciduous hedges back as far as you can without creating any holes, as these will not grow back over the winter months, which will leave the hedge looking bare.

2 – Prep those Lawns!

During the winter the wet weather, low temperatures and feeble sunshine all affect your lawn – which is why they need some TLC before the cold spell begins! When the autumn leaves start to fall, they should be cleared from the lawn regularly so not to deprive your lawn of light. We recommend that you mow your lawn for the last time around the beginning of November, and be sure not to cut in shorter than 5cm, as longer grass can make better use of less sunlight.

3 - Protect those plants

Plants that are sensitive to frost, including beds and roses, should be covered with twigs, branches and leaves - or wrapped in bubble wrap. We recommend bringing any pot plants indoors or place them in a sheltered position to protect.

4 - Frost damage prevention

So that frozen water cannot cause any damage, it’s a good idea to switch off any water connections, empty taps and watering devices you have for the colder months. If you have any water features, dismantle any pumps and, if necessary, install an anti-ice pump.

5 - Lights

We could write a whole blog without mentioning garden lighting, could we? Now is the time to make your garden glow with beautiful outdoor lighting. Our range of garden lighting includes floodlights, security lighting, wall lights, garden lanterns as well as festoon lights and decking solutions! Having worked in commercial outdoor lighting for over 40 years, manufacturing and supplying exterior lighting and street furniture to councils, architects & designers, we really know the ins and outs of garden lighting!

We’re passionate about garden lights and landscape lighting and are more than happy to offer you some of the best inside tips and suggestions from our previous projects.

If you want to add a glow to your garden this autumn give us a call - 01773 541 003

Why we love our Festoon Lighting...

Here at the Garden Lighting shop we provide the most stunning beautiful festoon & outdoor party lights that are perfect for so many occasions and events...

Built to our own high specification, our quality lighting harnesses are designed to offer practical, discrete and truly magical lighting schemes! They have been used for:

• Outdoor functions and parties
• Decorative lighting solutions for alfresco dining
• Marquee and tent lighting
• Display and sign lighting
• Wedding lighting
• On film sets

We can offer bespoke manufacturing to suit any specific application you may have, as well as offering both black and white rubber extendable festoon strings!

Absolutely perfect for weddings and parties, and ideal for both indoor and outdoor installations, our versatile range is guaranteed to transform any space into a picturesque wonderland. From decorative party lighting to commercial sign lighting, our lights come in a variety of lengths and styles and offer a quick and economical lighting solution! 

They can be used for both domestic and commercial applications such as the illumination of wedding marquees, commercial buildings, garden gazebos, window displays and large Christmas trees... the possibilities are endless!

Equally they make great outdoor party lights you home use and can be installed as a permanent lighting solution!

What’s more is our extensive range of lamps are available in a range of styles including retro, incandescent and shatterproof LED lamps!

Here at the Garden Lighting Shop we are passionate about all things garden lighting! We know that our Festoon Lighting solutions are great, otherwise we wouldn’t sell them! If you require help or assistance, or just want to know more about our Festoon Lighting products, please don’t hesitate to give us a call and we will be happy to help. 

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Exciting new products at The Garden Lighting Shop!

Today’s blog is dedicated to some exciting new products we have for you! As you know, we are forever adding new products to our stock, keeping you right up to date with all the latest in the world of garden lighting... So what do we have for you today...

We have introduced two state of the art Solar Powered LED PIR operated floodlights to our existing security lighting range!

The Mightylite Solar Powered LED Floodlight is the perfect fitting to be used in areas where a mains power supply is unavailable ore unstable. These lights are absolutely ideal for lighting pathways, trails, driveways, perimeter security and many other locations!

Both models are equipped with an Intelligent Light Control Battery Management System maintaining the battery efficiency!

Available in both 8w and 28w versions they both offer the perfect solution where mains power supply or unstable. Ideal for lighting pathways, trails driveways, perimeter and many other locations. They are also -

Weatherproof

The fitting and solar panel are completely weatherproof and offer a IP 65 protection rating

PIR Sensored

The PIR sensor will detect movement up to 10m away! A passive infrared sensor (PIR sensor) is an electronic sensor that measures infrared (IR) light radiating from objects in its field of view. They are most often used in PIR-based motion detectors.

Digital Charge Controller

This ensures maximum charge to the battery without over-charging

Fully Certified

This fitting is fully certified with UL, CE, RoHS and LVD approvals, ERP compliant & European Approvals!

• Product Specification
• Wattage: 28W
• Lumens: 2300
• Colour Temperature: 5400K
• Operating Temperature: -30˚C- + 60˚C
• Lithium Battery: 2AH Internal Battery
• Running Time: Dusk til Dawn
• Voltage: 4.2V
• Min. Light: 150 Lumens
• Med. Light: 300 Lumens
• Max. Light: 2300 Lumens
• Solar Panel: 10W
• Solar Module Efficiency: 17.1%
• Solar Max. Voltage: 6.12V Mpp (Maximum Power Point)

Take a closer look at these wonderful lights here, or give us a call on - 01773 541 003 –if you want any more info!

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