Does it need direct sunlight to work?

It charges best in direct sun. In shade or on heavy overcast days it stores less energy, so it glows dimmer and for fewer hours.

Does it turn on by itself at night?

Yes. A light sensor switches it on at dusk and off at dawn, so you don't need a timer or a switch.

Push the stake into soil, a bed or a planter where the solar panel faces the sky and is not shaded by walls, shrubs or eaves.

It is built for outdoor use, but standing water and long freezes shorten its life. Drainage and bringing it in for the harshest months help.

It is accent lighting. Expect a soft starry glow for decoration, not enough light to safely illuminate a path or steps.

It has a built-in rechargeable cell charged by the solar panel, so no separate batteries are needed.

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