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Posted: Oct/21/2007 9:14 PM PST
I put out some solar lights in parts of my garden and walkway this year. Does anybody know if they have to be brought in for the winter? It doesn't say anything in the literature that came with the package, but I wasn't sure whether the batteries would hold a charge. It would be nice if I could leave them out. |
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Posted: Oct/22/2007 12:00 AM PST
Hi, I live on Lake Greenwood, SC. I have solar lights in some of my flower/plant beds and on both sides of the front steps for the length of the house that lights up the dwarf Gardenias mulched with round white decorative rocks edged with scalloped cement blocks. Solar lights really highlight & create a nice focal point in the yard at night, not to mention it’s a cheap/good night light. I don’t take mine up for the winter & you shouldn’t have to, either. The solar lights do need enough sun to keep them charged any time of the year. If you have them in a shady spot now, they may not charge as well. I have replaced some of my solar batteries but rechargeable batteries can get to be quite expensive. Since then I have purchased a small battery charger for that type of battery which will save money. If you do need to replace any batteries, make sure they’re rechargeable for solar lights. Besides, if you do store them for the winter, they will still have to be charged when you put them out again. gimlet 
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Posted: Oct/22/2007 10:18 AM PST
I would hazard a guess that they'll do just fine outside for the winter, although I'm in zone 4-5, so it doesn't get as cold here. The solar lights we have were $20 for the four of 'em, they've been out in the front garden for almost 6 years without much maintenance or even thought...other than the occasional movement when my DH gets squirrely and wants to shift things 'round! |
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Posted: Oct/22/2007 12:23 PM PST
If they are the plastic body ones, I would bring them in because the plastic gets brittle when frozen. That is my only concern with them. The metal bodied ones should do just fine. They may not be as bright in the winter but they will charge with small amounts of sun too. |
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