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The best outdoor fairy lights for a warm ambiance

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These subtle lights may be small, but you’ll see a huge improvement wherever you choose to place them. Revamp your backyard with our top picks for fairy lights.

You’ll want to consider the length and styles of different types of fairy lights. String lights are great to hang around the perimeter of a balcony, while curtain lights can be hung from a pergola roof to create a wall. Some fairy lights are powered through solar energy or by batteries. This list will help you find the best fairy lights for your outdoor area.

GDealer 4-Pack LED Fairy Lights

Best Overall

If the warm white glow of fairy lights is what you're looking for, try the GDealer 4-Pack LED Fairy Lights. This 4-pack of waterproof and portable lights are powered by AA batteries (not included) and are easily operated using the included remote controls. Adjust the brightness, or switch the lights' setting to wave, flash, slow fade, twinkle, and more—each string of lights measures 16.4 feet long.

Lighting Ever LED Curtain Lights

Best Curtain

For a beautiful, outdoor backdrop or wrapped around a pergola, opt for the Lighting Ever LED Curtain Lights. This 9.84-feet by 9.84-feet curtain of outdoor string fairy lights comes with 18 light strands containing 17 LED lights. Long enough to cover most windows, these are the best curtain lights to hang across sheer drapes for a soft glow effect. To choose among seven blinking modes, including slo-glo, flash, waves, and steady, simply push the transformer button. These lights operate with low voltage, making them safe to touch and heat-free.

Kolpop Solar String Lights

Best Solar

You can light up your backyard while saving money on your electricity bills with the Kolpop Solar String Lights. This 78.7-foot string of 240 LED lights uses solar energy for charging with its included solar panel. Simply stake the solar panel in a spot with access to plenty of direct sunlight, and it will begin to convert and store it into electrical energy. Fully charged, these outdoor, solar-powered fairy lights can shine for up to 10 hours. These lights are waterproof and heat-resistant, meaning prolonged use will not result in overheating.

Omika LED Fairy Lights

Best Color Changing

If you're looking to light up your backyard with more than just a soft white glow, try the Omika LED Fairy Lights, for the best color changing option. The 33-foot string of lights offers 16 vivid color options and settings to alternate between colors or stick to your favorite hue. The included remote control can also change the brightness level and set timer mode.

Add a string – or curtain – of fairy lights to your deck or patio, and you’ll be amazed at how much the ambiance improves. They’re easy-to-use and complement any atmosphere. With one of the products on this list, you’ll be counting down the hours until dusk, just to turn those fairy lights back on!

Could electrogardening be the way of the future?
What you need to know about the electrogardening method
A person holding a seedling

Every year, new scientific advances are being made to help improve our lives, but unless you’re actively seeking out these studies, it can be hard to keep track of them. One new development you may have missed is electrogardening. Studies into how we can use electricity in gardening have been ongoing for years -- with shocking results! In this guide, we’ll break down what this new science is, how it works, and what it could mean for you and your garden.

What is electrogardening?
The electrogardening gardening method, sometimes also called electroculture, uses electricity to promote healthy plant growth. This can be done by electrifying the plant, water, or soil directly, but it can also involve creating an electromagnetic field around the plant.

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Grow your indoor or outdoor garden and support these Black-owned plant shops for Black History Month
Get your next leafy friend from one of these Black-owned companies
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If you're a plant parent, you buy your supplies and new baby plants from somewhere. So, instead of the chain stores, consider supporting Black-owned plant shops to get your leafy friends everything they need to thrive. Check out any of these Black-owned companies to find your next plant addition no matter where you are, because every one of these businesses ships all over the U.S.

Grounded
Mignon Hemsley and Danuelle Doswell started this beautiful plant company in 2020 to help create a calmer space in homes through the addition of greenery. If you have no idea where to start, Grounded offers complimentary 15-minute consultations to get you going. It has a subscription option for the more adventurous plant parent, and if you have fur babies at home, look at their pet-safe options so you won't have to worry about a curious nose.
Crazy Plant Bae
From plants to planters to a subscription box, Crazy Plant Bae has a little of everything. No matter how green your thumb is, you'll find something to fit your budget and space. Get the kids involved in gardening and sign them up for one of the workshops, or have them visit your child in their classroom. But the best part about this company is that it's a Black women-run business with its third generation of family members, and it has over 40 years of service at your disposal.
deVINE Plantery
If you want easy-to-care-for plants without a lot of fuss, or more unique plants, check out deVINE Plantery. This Black woman-owned company has adorable plants, fun accessories, stunning art pieces, and a few other gift ideas. Need help styling the plants in your home, want a consultation about what plants to get, or want to take a gardening class? This business offers all of that and more.
De La Fleur Designs
If you want only flowers for your space with a lot of color and beauty, then De La Fleur Designs is where you should look. It doesn't just put together any ordinary bouquet. Owner Daphne oozes the sophistication and elegance you'll see in whichever arrangement you choose. Whether you need a sympathy arrangement, wedding flowers, or want to sign yourself up for a monthly bouquet delivery subscription, De La Fleur will take care of it all.
The Plant Project
The first Black woman-owned plant company in Texas, The Plant Project opened its doors in 2020 to bring the joy of all things leafy to the area. Plants with a pop of color, herbs, plant accessories, and even a plant self-care set are all on the menu. Or visit one of its four locations to get the full in-person experience of a plant shop and see how amazingly beautiful the inside of its stores are.

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Do you live in climate zone 2? Here’s what you need to know
Grow these plants and flowers for a lively garden in climate zone 2
American cranberry branch with many berries in the sun

Climate zone 2 plants face some of the coldest winters in the United States, making gardening a challenge. In this region, temperatures drop well below 0, resulting in harsh freezes that damage plants. It’s not impossible to foster a healthy garden here, however. Zone 2 gardeners often grow annuals, start plants indoors, and implement overwintering measures, such as mulch and cold frames throughout the year.

There are also cold-hardy plants that can grow and even thrive in zone 2's cold weather. If you reside in climate zone 2, here’s what you need to know about what you can grow there and how to do it.

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