Solar garden lights have been around for years, usually lining driveways or illuminating front yard gardens. With a little bit of creativity, you can use these solar powered gems to create a beautiful backyard landscape that looks even better at night than it does in the daytime. Recently there have been many novelty solar garden lights  on the market to choose from including butterflies, stars, and birds. These lights can flicker or change colors, creating a beautiful show after dark. Choose a few small ones and put them in a place in your yard where you can sit and enjoy them in the evening. Another favorite way to use solar powered garden lights is to incorporate them into your landscaping plans. Choose plants that flower at night and ones with bright blooms. Then position the lights underneath and around them so that they will be illuminated and gorgeous even after the sun goes down. Always remember to put lights around your yard so that guests can see the pathways to your beautiful gardens. After all, that is what solar powered garden lights are meant for.