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EASY IDEAS<br />
TRELLIS TRICKS<br />
Painted purple, a colour<br />
recognised for its<br />
mind-calming effects,<br />
a trellis can create the<br />
perfect backdrop.<br />
SCATTER<br />
LIGHT<br />
Using intricate<br />
lanterns to throw<br />
patterned light creates<br />
instant interest<br />
1<br />
Try<br />
something And<br />
RELAX different<br />
CREATE PATTERNS<br />
Projecting a pattern with some clever garden<br />
lighting instantly creates interest in the darkness.<br />
Whether it’s to liven up fences, walls and paving<br />
slabs after dark, or to make a design statement,<br />
there’s nothing plain about these lights.<br />
1 FANCY THAT<br />
The geometric design of this solar powered<br />
lantern casts an intricate pattern of light to<br />
brighten up a quiet corner. It has a sensor to<br />
turn on the light at dusk, and a six-hour timer.<br />
Noma modern metallic hanging light, from<br />
£8.99 for the small size. www.noma.co.uk<br />
2 LIGHT BEAMS<br />
Divide your lawn into segments of light, with this<br />
weathered steel modern design. Four beams<br />
of light project through slits on each side of the<br />
cube. The mains cable will need concealing if<br />
it’s to be a permanent feature, so you’ll need an<br />
outdoor socket. Available in two heights, 30cm<br />
and 50cm, from £499 www.madeindesign.co.uk<br />
3 GLOWING JAR<br />
Coloured gems surround this LED solar jar light<br />
throwing orbs of colour around its base, perfect<br />
for a table top decoration. It stays lit for six hours<br />
when fully charged. £10 www.lighting-direct.co.uk<br />
4 ILLUMINATED BORDER<br />
Plant these branch lights amongst your shrubbery<br />
for a magical, twinkling light. You’ll need a<br />
weatherproof outdoor socket as the wire and<br />
acrylic lights (20 warm white LEDs per branch)<br />
come with 1m of cable. Cole & Bright LED<br />
Branch lights, three for £19.99<br />
www.wyevalegardencentres.co.uk<br />
4<br />
2 3<br />
TIP Twist solar-powered fairy lights<br />
around canes hidden among tall<br />
plants when there’s no outdoor socket<br />
APRIL 2017 MODERN GARDENS 69
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