Outdoor lights, otherwise known as garden lights, are commonly used to make a landscape more beautiful, safer, and easier to see and navigate in the dark. Some outdoor lighting uses lamps, which are cheaper and easier to install, as they require only a wall fixture to power them. They can also be fitted with motion sensors which turn on when anyone approaches. The light is directed down to ground level and can either be white, yellow or colored bulbs depending on the effect being sought after. Solar lights are also very popular and come in a wide range of styles, from those designed to look like lanterns to those that hide inside garden borders. This style of lighting does not require wiring, as they are powered by light from the sun and turn on automatically when it gets dark. Most solar lights are very bright and can either be color changing or single fixed colors. LED lighting has become increasingly popular in the last few years, as it is incredibly energy efficient and the very low cost makes this a good choice for budget conscious people. One downside to LED lighting is that some styles do not produce good quality light and can create a "disco effect" instead of a more pleasing ambience. Outdoor lighting can provide a great look to a home or garden. Its important to choose the right lighting system for the look you wish to achieve, as well as the type of environment and area you are covering. Lights should be used in the safety of an area that has appropriate reflection and diffusion, otherwise it can create a glare that is both uncomfortable and blinding.