I have had all types of outdoor lights. I like these because I have a retainer wall and I put them close as possible to the brick on the inside of the wall.  If someone is driving by or even walking all they see are lights coming up out i f the ground placing attention to my lovely hedges and lawn.  Now what can be better than that. I be of the spikes that goes into the ground was broken and I had to do my handy trick so I got it working.