The neighborhood was developed without street lights.  Your  yard light became our street lights.  They can enhance your nighttime activities and offer security for your property year-round. The recommended lumens range for your yard light is 1100 to 1600.  Here is a chart showing wattage comparison among types. White light is offers the most illumination.  Place your colored lights in your garage carriage or porch lights.  Be sure to have the yard light  lit during the longest days of the year. Many neighbors have explored replacing hard wired lights with solar lights.  This is a great replacement provided your model has enough battery life to make it through the whole night during the winter.