Balmy summer evenings might be behind us, but new research has discovered that Brits are looking to transform dormant winter gardens into beautiful entertaining spaces as the temperatures tumble — even if it means layering up with an extra blanket or two.
In order to determine which autumn and winter garden accessories are the most popular, the team at DIYs analysed search volume data on Amazon, using search analytics tool Ahrefs to find out what key words are trending.
Taking the top spot is twinkling string lights, with an average of 115,000 global monthly searches. From on-trend festoon bulb lights to beautiful lanterns, garden lights are perfect for decorating, wrapping and illuminating the furthest reaches of your outdoor space.
Stefan Gheorghe from Diys.com adds: "Good lighting encourages us to spend more time enjoying the natural environment and in turn has the potential to increase serotonin levels. It comes as no surprise that outdoor lighting is a priority for many as it enables people to stay outside for longer as the evenings draw in."
Elsewhere, other trending accessories also include blankets (59,000), cushions (40,000) and bird baths (51,000) as households turn their attention towards helping garden visitors this winter.
"At this time of year, sources of water become scarce for birds as many freeze over," adds Stefan. "Bird baths provide a solution to this issue as birds are able to bathe in clean water and keep their feathers in good condition which is vital for them to keep warm."
Getting your garden ready for winter? Take a look at the full list of accessories to get your hands on:
10 most popular garden accessories for autumn and winter
- String lights (115,000 global monthly searches)
- Blankets (59,000)
- Bird bath (51,000)
- Cushions (40,000)
- Hanging egg chair (25,000)
- Outdoor lighting (20,000)
- Throws (19,000)
- Lanterns (17,000)
- Outdoor rugs (14,000)
- Scarecrows (7,400)
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17 best gardening tools to buy now including spades, trowels and rakes
Give your garden plants some love this summer with this useful multi-tool. Finished in titanium with brass fixings, this tool features six different functions including secateurs, a root remover, knife, saw, bottle opener and an easy weeding utensil.
Protect your knees when gardening with this practical green kneeler and seat. It has been made with steel tubes and comfortable polypropylene foam so you can garden comfortably. There's also a small pouch on the side, making it easy to pop your tools in as you work.
Protect your hands with these practical grey gardening gloves, made from a comfortable nylon and spandex liner. Best suited for potting and pruning, they have breathable lining and a nitrile grip coating.
Developed alongside Kew Garden's horticultural team, this set features a weedfork, hand trowel and transplanting trowel. Ideal if you're on the hunt for a gift.
Crafted from wood and stainless steel, this lovely garden tool set is just what every gardener needs. The leather hooks make it easy to hang up in a shed, while the trowel has been marked in centimetres and inches to make planting easier than ever.
Every garden needs a wheelbarrow. In a classic green, this lightweight style from Argos is ideal for gardening, DIY work and equestrian uses.
With a longer handle to ease back strain, this stainless digging spade has been created for all digging jobs. As well as this, the hardened steel blade is rust-resistant and will hold its edge without regular sharpening. Perfect for every avid gardener.
Keep your plants happy and healthy with this terracotta watering can. Designed by Shane Schneck, it boasts a no-spill lip and a shape that keeps water weight at its base.
Tried and tested by the Good Housekeeping Institute, this garden fork from Sophie Conran is a stylish addition to any outdoor space. Made of stainless steel with a waxed beechwood handle, it has sharpened tines which cut through hard and soft soil very easily.
When life gives you lemons...buy a stylish kneeler pillow. With a generous size and soft foam filling, you can be sure to tackle those weeds comfortably without any pain.
Looking for some summer seeds? This pack includes thyme, mixed herbs, oregano and summer savoury, too. Ideal to spruce up a tired-looking lawn patch.
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You'll find eight handy tools in this set, including pruning shears, a hand trowel, transplanter, weeder, cultivator, hand rake, gardening gloves and a tote bag. At just £40, it's a real steal buy.
Trim your hedge just as you like with these 66cm topiary shears. Ideal for trimming and shaping, they have narrow pointed blades, rubber shock absorbers and a long length ergonomic design.
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Providing high performance cutting with a clean finish, this grass trimmer from Bosch has an easy edging function which enables quick changes from trimming to edging. Ideal for reaching those tricker spots with ease.
Sweep up leaves and fallen debris with this practical wooden rake from Garden Trading. Crafted from Beech, the strong wooden handle offers support, while the prongs allow for effective raking.
Presented in a beautiful box, this set includes a trowel and secateurs. Featuring artwork from the RHS Lindley Library, they're both a stylish and practical addition to any garden.
This electric lawnmower helps you to cut through long grass with ease, thanks to its innovative inset grass combs and lightweight design.
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Lisa Joyner is the Deputy Daily Editor at House Beautiful UK and Country Living UK, where she's busy writing about home and interiors, gardening, dog breeds, pets, health and wellbeing, countryside news, small space inspiration, and the hottest properties on the market. Previously, she has written for Conde Nast Traveller, House & Garden and Marie Claire magazine. Lisa studied at University For The Creative Arts, where she completed a BA in Fashion Journalism.
