Outdoor lighting is the easiest way to make the garden feel finished, even if you have done absolutely nothing else. It adds warmth, helps you see where you are going, and makes evenings outside feel like a plan rather than an accident. When you’re choosing garden lights, think about what you want to light up first: seating areas, pathways, doorways, or the bits you want to show off. Practical matters too, so check how they’re powered, where they’ll sit, and how much weather exposure they’ll get. If you’re after cheap outdoor lighting, aim for pieces that look good in daylight as well as at night, so you are not left with sad wires and plastic in the morning. Pair the glow with a fire pit for that “stay out longer” feeling, add shelter with a gazebo when the weather turns, and pull the whole look together with garden decor.