the apparatus disclosed and claimed herein comprises an outdoor lighting fixture having a post extending down into the ground , with a short length of the post extending up above the ground . a lighting fixture , which receives a lamp , is disposed on the upper rim of the ground post . an upper post or lens diffuser is in turn disposed on the fixture , and an outer post housing is disposed over or about the ground post , the fixture , and the upper post or lens diffuser . a lens is appropriately secured to the upper post and lens diffuser and to the outer post housing . if desired , the ground post may be disposed on the surface of the ground or on a hard surface , such as a deck , or the like . moreover , a weed guard and stabilizer cylindrical element may be disposed about the housing and on the ground to help prevent inadvertent damage from lawn care equipment , inadvertent bumping , and the like . the fixture , of course , may use a compact fluorescent lamp , an incandescent lamp , or any other desired light emitting element . different types of lens diffuser configurations may also be included for the appropriate direction of light from the lamp element .