First thing I will say about these is to keep the solar panels clean. I would say clean it at least once every two weeks or so. It keeps the material from degrading which kills the solar charge. This solar lights has a pretty nice pattern to it. It gives a really nice white but calm look to my yard. It is just as bright as many other garden lamps but it still has the same flaw in that the top can be cracked than it will expose the solar panels to water. That being said, it would be hard to actually break the cover of the solar panel. I would also just put this where you get plenty of sun. If you are only getting 1-3 hours of sun, you are not going to be having lights throughout most of the night. In terms of lighting, these definitely bring a better lighting to my front and back yard. I can actually walk out into my backyard without having to turn my lights on. One thing to note is that these are a bit easy to pick up off the ground and can be stolen easily. It comes with eight lamps which can be perfect for a small garden or a walk way. I actually prefer to use it in my backyard walkway. The simple look blends in well with my backyard really well and it would look great in the front yard as well. One big thing is that before you put the stakes into the ground first because it is harder to get the stake and this device in together at once. I would recommend putting water into the ground to loosen the dirt and then just hammer it it. After that you will place the lamp on and you are down. Please note there is a switch on the device as well that needs to be flipped to the on position or they would not turn on. These do use solar power to stay charged before the night so again be sure it is facing a good amount of sun in order to have the lights have enough power. To be honest, the lights really only last about four hours on a good night so do not expect them to be powered on the whole night unfortunately. It drains a lot of power throughout the night which is why I suggest you have this facing as much sun as possible. The more the better for sure. The solar lights are great however the tips at the bottom can be broken if you hit it do hard so do not force them in. Just tap into loosen soil and twist. Do not worry these are weather proof so it will be okay in a bit of mud or dirt unless the plastic top is cracked. I would say after a rainy day to check the panels to wipe them down and such. If any water gets inside, the light fixture will either stop charging or be very slow at charging. The lights have light sensors so they will shut off during the day. Once they are installed they look great. I really like how it can create a path for the front or back yard. It is absolutely beautiful, You definitely will love these. They give a different feel to your yard. It also is a nice way of saving power if you are walking out to your backyard on the early nights. One thing to be aware is that the battery takes time to charge so more sun the better.