Home Bargains’ 99p ‘charming’ item brightens gardens in ‘magical’ way

The cheap item can be fitted to walls and fences with little fuss

Home Bargains has a budget-friendly garden light that could make your outdoor space look “charming” for as little as £1 once the sun goes down – and won’t bump up your energy bills. It’s aimed at anyone wanting a quick summer refresh without splashing out on pricey lighting.

Home Bargains says the Firefly Colour Changing Crackle Ball Light gives a “modern and stylish” finish for gardens, patios, paths and driveways. At 99p each, it’s the kind of buy where homeowners will be tempted to grab a handful. Line a path or garden fence with a few of these, and suddenly the whole garden looks different.

There’s no wiring to mess about with because it uses a rechargeable solar battery that charges in daylight and switches on at dusk. The store says it’s easy to hang and can be fixed to fences, walls or wherever your garden needs a bit more glow.

Describing it online, Home Bargains said: “Brighten your garden effortlessly with the Firefly Colour Changing Crackle Ball Light, featuring vibrant LEDs that change colour automatically at dusk. Easy to hang and energy-efficient, it adds a magical touch to any outdoor space.”

The lights are sold individually in Home Bargains stores across the UK and online. For shoppers ordering direct to their door, Home Bargains says many products can be delivered if a local branch is out of stock, with orders typically arriving within four days for UK mainland customers. Standard delivery is £3.95, while baskets over £100 qualify for free shipping.

These cheap-and-cheerful finds have a habit of vanishing the second the weather improves. So, shoppers who are keen to upgrade their garden for the last half of summer probably shouldn’t wait for the sun to start shining before ordering the supplies for this project.

Why adding solar lights to the garden could lower your bills?

With energy bills being a sore subject for anyone managing a household budget, anything that adds a bit of comfort without adding another cost can feel like a small win. That’s the appeal of solar garden lights like these.

They charge up during the longer summer days with sunlight and do their thing at night, with no impact on your energy bills, so you’re not staring at the meter every time you want the garden to look nice. A few little points of light can make a garden feel safer and more inviting, especially around steps and paths.

And, because these lights are only 99p each, it’s the kind of upgrade you can try without committing to a full-on garden overhaul. If they look great, you’ve bagged a bargain, and if they’re not for you, you’re not left regretting a pricey buy.