Your garden might hold the sparkle, the savings and the ritual you thought lived indoors.
Across Europe, households are weighing cost, clutter and convenience as the festive season approaches. Lidl now pushes a fresh idea outdoors with a €12.99 LED “tree” that replaces needles with light and effort with ease, while keeping the glow everyone wants.
A new ritual for tight spaces and tighter bills
Instead of dragging a fresh fir through the front door, the Livarno Home LED tree-effect decoration creates the familiar conical silhouette using strands of warm-white light. It is designed for gardens, patios and balconies, and it aims squarely at families who want ceremony without the clear-up. The set’s core features are modest but practical: 200 LEDs, a star at the top, a discreet frame using eight light strands, and a low-power driver that sips energy.
€12.99 buys 200 warm-white LEDs strung over eight lines, crowned by a star, for outdoor sparkle without the mess.
How the silhouette works
Eight individual light lines fan out from a central point, sketching a clean, tapering outline that reads as a tree from the kerb. The warm-white tone mimics candlelight and keeps glare down. Lidl lists the system at around 1.5 W with an efficiency near 40 lm/W, so you get a gentle, even glow rather than a floodlight blast. The effect feels cosy rather than brash, which suits evening gatherings and small spaces.
- LED count: 200 warm-white points for a soft, uniform spread.
- Structure: eight strands, creating an instantly recognisable tree shape.
- Topper: a fixed LED star to anchor the look.
- Placement: garden beds, lawn edges, small terraces or balcony corners.
The star that seals the look
A simple LED star sits at the peak and pulls the outline together. It catches the eye first, then draws attention down the strands. Children notice it from the pavement; adults appreciate the clean finish. You can leave it as-is for minimalism or add lanterns, planters and low stakes around the base to build height and texture without clutter.
Set-up in minutes, made for weather
The kit includes a ground spike and metal pegs, so you can plant it and tension the strands quickly. A mains adaptor means steady power. A six-hour automatic timer handles the nightly schedule, and you can adjust it to your preference. An IP44 rating protects against splashes and rain, which suits most winter showers.
A six-hour timer and IP44 splash resistance keep the glow consistent and hands-off, whatever the forecast brings.
Price and value: under €13, but does it deliver?
At €12.99, this sits well below the cost of many table-top trees, let alone a full-size fir and a box of ornaments. The proposition is simple: trade foliage for form and spend the difference on food, travel or a few extra treats. For renters, students and anyone juggling space, that price point makes the decision easy.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Price | €12.99 |
| LEDs | 200 warm-white points across eight strands |
| Power | Approx. 1.5 W via mains adaptor |
| Timer | Automatic six-hour cycle, adjustable |
| Protection | IP44 splash-resistant for outdoor use |
| Mounting | Ground spike and pegs included |
Running costs that barely register
At roughly 1.5 W, six hours of nightly glow uses about 0.009 kWh. Over 45 festive evenings, that equals roughly 0.405 kWh. On a typical UK tariff of 28p per kWh, the season comes in at around 11 pence. On a €0.30 per kWh continental rate, it’s about €0.12. The timer trims waste further by shutting off automatically after bedtime. That keeps both your bill and your carbon guilt down.
Six hours a night for 45 days can cost near 11p in the UK or €0.12 in the eurozone at typical rates.
Delivery and flexibility you can plan around
The product is available for home delivery, with a 30-day free return window for peace of mind. That helps parents and shift workers who lack weekend browsing time. Order early, set it up when the clocks change, and switch to the timer so it greets you each evening without a second thought.
What changes when the “tree” lives outside
Moving the centrepiece outdoors reclaims floor space and keeps pine needles out of the rug. It also invites neighbours and passers-by into the mood, which suits communal courtyards and cul-de-sacs. Indoors you can dial things back to candles, a wreath and a bowl of clementines, then let the garden carry the show.
Less mess, more control
No sawing. No vacuuming. No hunt for a stand. You set the height by tensioning the strands, then you forget about it. The nightly routine becomes predictable and safe because the timer does the work. When the season ends, the strands coil into a shoebox rather than a loft-crushing carton.
Style it your way
Because the frame stays visually light, it blends with many looks. Pair it with:
- Lanterns at different heights to add depth and shadow.
- Pathway stakes to lead guests from gate to door.
- Weatherproof ribbon at the base for a colour accent.
- Battery-lit wreaths on fences for a layered backdrop.
Keep at least one metre from shrubs or flammable decorations. If you add extra lights, use outdoor-rated extension leads with an RCD and keep connections off the ground.
Durability, safety and storage
IP44 means protection against rain and splashes, not full submersion. Angle the adaptor away from pooling water and shield joins. After Twelfth Night, wipe the strands dry and wind them loosely to avoid kinks. Store the pegs in a labelled bag so next year’s setup takes five minutes, not fifteen.
For the number-crunchers and the curious
Want to estimate your own costs? Multiply the power (1.5 W) by hours per night and days of use. Convert watts to kilowatts by dividing by 1,000. Then multiply by your unit price. Example: 1.5 W x 6 h x 60 nights = 540 Wh = 0.54 kWh. At 28p/kWh, that totals 15p for two months of glow. Shift the timer to four hours and you cut that to 10p.
If you lack a garden, you can run the same piece on a balcony. Fix the spike into a planter filled with gravel, then attach guy lines to the rail for stability. In windy spots, shorten the strands to reduce sway, or position the unit in a sheltered corner to preserve the outline.
There is also room to combine low-cost lighting with simple greenery. A bundle of eucalyptus in a jar by the back door gives you fragrance without needles. A small indoor LED string draped across a mantle keeps the cosy mood inside while the tree-shape outside does the talking.
One last tip: stagger your switch-on. Set the outdoor tree for dusk, then delay any indoor lights by an hour. You spread the power draw, catch the school run and commuting traffic, and make more of the moments you’re actually at home to enjoy it.
