Bring your garden to life with outdoor lighting from B&M, Homebase, Home Bargains, Dunelm, Asda and Aldi

It's that time of year when we all start heading outdoors for those long summer evenings in the garden.

And when dusk falls there's no better way to get a cosy glow than with some lighting.

With people keen to share photos of their 'Instagrammable' outdoor spaces, there's more inspiration out there than ever and retailers have met the demand with a wide range of products.

From festoon string lights to solar lanterns, there are so many ways to get your garden twinkling.

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Here's how we brought our garden to life with lights from Asda, Aldi, Dunelm, Homebase and B&M...

With householders watching every penny at the moment, there's a big focus on solar lighting right now and these Festoon String Lights are perfect for displaying in any tree or around a parasol or gazebo.

The 20 warm LED lights, which cost £20 for the set, automatically illuminate at night, casting a soft glow around your garden.

There are plenty more lighting options too, like these Eastern Solar Lanterns, which create a stunning silhouette effect on the surrounding patio or table.

The metal lanterns, which come with hanging hooks, cost £18.95 each.

Both products are included in Homebase's buy one get one free promotion, which is available on solar lighting for a limited time.

No product list would be complete without good old B&M and there are so many options to choose from.

If you're wanting something a little brighter and do have access to mains electricity then you can't beat their pack of 24 Festoon Bulb String Lights for £18.

They're 9.2m long so you've got plenty to work with. We displayed some in the tree and carried them along the fence.

The tree was made all the