I made DIY solar globe lights using Dollar Tree buys – they transform my yard at night, my ‘pro tip’ keeps them charged
IF making over your garden in time for summer is costing you a lot, this DIY trick may be for you.
A Dollar Tree shopper shared the items she used to create her own solar globe lights.
In her viral video, Cynthia Villegas (@vintageandgraceliving) showed her followers how to easily “enhance” their gardens.
For her first step, the Instagrammer picked up two plastic punch bowls from the store.
She explained that each outdoor light requires two large punch bowls.
Cynthia told her viewers that she had to brainstorm how to create the light for the inside of each dome.
She decided to use solar pathway lights, which are available from Costco.
Cynthia pointed out that solar lights are ideal as they are rechargeable and don’t require batteries.
According to the DIY professional, solar globe lights usually sell for $30 apiece.
She suggested spray painting each punch bowl to give it a frosted finish.
Since the frosted glass is still transparent, direct sunlight will still be able to filter through and charge the solar lights.
Cynthia also offered a “pro tip,” which involved drilling “a small hole on top to let more direct sunlight filter through.”
She recommended securing the bowls together with glue after placing the solar lights inside.
“I use four dots, don’t go crazy, [just use] enough so the wind doesn’t blow them away,” she said.
Cynthia revealed that she made seven lights in total and placed them around her flowerbeds.
“Honestly, it’s a game changer. The night outdoor ambiance is amazing,” she told her followers.
Instagram users shared their thoughts on the DIY project in the comments section.
Easy gardening tips to save money, maximize space, and repel pests
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- Banana peels, vinegar, and coffee grounds are often recommended as natural fertilizers.
- Dollar Tree sells four packs of seeds for $1.25.
- Try a vertical planter like Amazon’s Mr. Stacky 5 Tier Stackable Planter, $35 to make more use of a small space.
- Use netting like the Garden Netting Pest Barrier, $8, from Amazon to keep away bugs that eat your vegetables.
- Try sacrificial planting to reduce the use of pesticides and keep pests away from your garden. Deliberately growing certain plants to attract agricultural pests can keep them away from the plants you want to protect. Examples include marigolds, lavender, catnip, and chives.
- For pesky weeds in your garden, the Grampa’s Weeder – The Original Stand-Up Weed Puller Tool with Long Handles, $45, from Amazon is a helpful tool you can use without having to bend over.
“[I am] totally going to have to do this!” wrote one impressed follower.
“How awesome are they? So pretty,” said another viewer.
“This was such an amazing DIY!!!” commented a third person.
“Wow, what? These are so pretty. I need to try this. Thank you so much for sharing,” said another Instagram user.
“Definitely one of my favorite DIYs you’ve done,” said a fifth social media user.