Torchlight

What's better than lingering in the garden on a warm evening? Lingering in the golden glow of a garden torch. The soft, flickering light from torches and oil lamps instantly transforms any backyard into an exotic destination. We've found several smart choices to complement Western gardens, from a tall copper column that echoes the shape of native organ-pipe cactus to whimsical glass swirls that look great with tropical landscapes.

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A Copper Petite Gardentorch on a 54-inch stake, from Woodstock Copperworks ($31 each; www.woodstockcopperworks.com or 800/765-9484) B Brushed stainless steel 17-inch Mini Torches, from Smith & Hawken ($10 each; www.smithandhawken.com or 800/776-3336) C Nickel 6 1/2-inch Maui Deco Torch Light, from BuyTikiTorches.com ($25; www.buytikitorches.com or 800/823-6677) D Blown-glass lamp on a 59-inch-tall spiral stake, from Smith & Hawken ($129 for set of six; see above)

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