Light Up Your Backyard Landscape With A Whimsical Costco Find

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As winter gives way to spring, it's the perfect time to consider picking up some new goods to make your patio the ultimate outdoor entertaining destination. For some, this means finding a set of patio furniture, while others will seek out a grill to up their game for backyard barbecues. However, an aspect of outdoor hosting that everyone should consider is proper lighting. 

Costco's Fresh Source Solar Firefly Landscape Lights can help brighten your space, with a whimsical aesthetic that would perfectly match a set of Battery-Operated String Fairy Lights. Offered as part of the big box retailer's Sol-R-Brite brand, this waterproof accessory is programmed to autonomously light up at night and then turn off at dawn with over 10 hours of charge. You can pick up a pack of four light sets for $24.99 online.

The lights come connected to a solar panel with a 2,000mAh battery, which means you can stake them along the edge of a path or between long, bushy shrubs to create a consistent line of light. Each pack of four firefly lights comes with eight lights that are set on adjustable, flexible "wire stems" which allow them to bob up and down freely to match nearby flowers. Whether you want your lights to be solid for visibility or to flicker like their insect namesake, Costco's website offers bundles of up to four packs for $69.99, making it easier to symmetrically line any area in your backyard landscape.

As mentioned, one of the obvious options for using a new pack of Fresh Source Solar Firefly Landscape Lights is to line your garden path or driveway — anywhere you might need to walk in the dark. These soft lights can be a nice alternative to harsher options like Costco's other Fresh Source product, a 5,000 Lumen Solar Area Light with Motion Sensor. 

However, the firefly-like nature of these lights also makes them a good choice for zhuzhing up individual landscaping projects. If you're looking to make your backyard feel more modern by installing a stunning water feature, try surrounded it with a pack of Solar Firefly Landscape Lights to give off the impression that it is a fairy fountain. These can also be used to light up a birdbath or birdhouse so avian visitors can better identify places to perch as the sun goes down.

Looking to get a different kind of aesthetic out of your solar firefly lights? Given each bulb is relatively small, you can dim your outdoor garden lights using a gel filter wrap of different colors. Try breaking out the Solar Firefly Landscaping Lights to decorate around holidays or weddings, and then changing up the color scheme to match the holiday or event. If you're already planning to stop by the store for the infamous $1.50 hot dog, consider keeping an eye out for this backyard lighting option.