With the winter days getting shorter and the nights darkening up, our thoughts are turning towards all things festive.
Christmas is just round the corner and the UK’s top garden centre, Dobbies, has introduced a fantastic new range of outdoor lights to turn your whole home into a magical winter wonderland.
With rising energy on our minds, Christmas lovers will be pleased to learn that the cost of running 480 Dobbies LED lights per day is just a little over tuppence, so running them throughout the whole month of December would add an extra 75 pence to your electricity bill. And to be honest, 75 pence does seem a decent and reasonable price to add some festive glow to your home.
So, whether you want to dazzle your whole neighbourhood with statement retro neon signs or surround and illuminate your own garden space with some discrete and delicate starry string lights, Dobbies has everything you'll possibly require. Plus, with some great value options beginning at a very reasonable starting £29.99, you can get the festive fever going for a lot less than you might have thought possible.
There are some fun animal decorations available which are just bursting with personality, making them perfect for bringing your garden to life.
Place them outside your doorway to create a welcoming front doorway or maybe create a character display?
Make a doggy area with the Acrylic Dachshund, complete with the Santa outfit, or for something a little more for the adults, try their resin stag and snowman, which are great additions to any festive garden.
The Neon Stag, £29.99; Neon Tree, £29.99; Neon Snowflake, £29.99
For a truly retro twist, affordable neon figures are sure to bring plenty of Christmas spirit to any home.
Options available are a red-nosed reindeer, an adorable Christmas tree, or an elegant snowflake for a bold window display that will light up those Christmassy winter nights.
Saucer Festoon Lights £49.99; Large Hanging Festoon Lights, £69.99
The cooler, older sibling of fairy lights, festoon lights give any outdoor space a refined yet mature feel. With their oversized glass globes, these on trend string lights will make even the chilliest night feel warmer and more cosy. Why not try layering your string lights to create intimate, cosy nooks where your family and visitors can gather?
Dobbies’ Senior Christmas Buyer, Lynsey Abbott, has some useful tips on how you can make an impact with lighting this festive season. Lynsey says: “I’m a big fan of festive lighting, and you don’t need to spend lots of money to make a great impact!
"For a retro feel, you can opt for multi-coloured lights in varying shapes and sizes. Or for a more sophisticated look, why not stick to neutral lights and classic characters like the popular Highland stag, which costs just 2p per day to light and will make an instant statement in your garden?"
She went on to say: “The tone of your lights will change the overall look and feel of your home. Cool toned lighting plays well with modern décor and will help you achieve an icy, on-trend winter wonderland effect.
"However, if you’re looking to create a more cosy display, warm lights will add a softer sparkle and complement traditional decorations extremely well.
“If you are hosting this Christmas, use lights to welcome your guests by lining your path or driveway with ground lights. Or for something a little different, adorn your porch with string lights overhead for a truly magical effect.”
Dobbies also offers a very useful range of battery powered wire lights, featuring stars, snowflakes and leaves from just £5.99, that can be used both indoors and out.
For the full range of outdoor lighting, visit the Christmas shop at www.dobbies.com.
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