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1. Hang some waterproof and shatterproof solar-powered outdoor string lights to turn your backyard into a whimsical nighttime oasis. Perfect for draping over trees, winding around railings, or highlighting the edges of your outdoor living space.
2. Make your backyard as inviting and stylish as your living room with an outdoor furniture set that includes a sofa, two chairs, and two ottomans. The sofa and chairs offer ample seating for guests, while the ottomans serve double duty as extra seating or a spot to kick up your feet.
3. Turn your garden into a hot spot for honeybees, bumblebees, hummingbirds, and butterflies with a pack of sunflower seeds with nine varieties. Each package has over 1,000 seeds and can cover up to 325 square feet.
Created by Nature is a small business based in Oregon that sells customized wildflower seed packets, inspired by each of the National Parks, and designed to give back to nature’s bounty.
Promising review: "Planted a handful of the seeds in our front lawn area. Few months later, and we had a spectacular color array. Great flowers!" —Shane
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
4. Make your pathways, patios, and driveways like new with a crack weeder tool. The uniquely shaped tool fits into tight cracks and grabs weeds by the roots for easy removal.
Promising review: "I've been searching for something to remove the weeds for a while and came across this amazing tool. Since I refuse to use chemicals in my yard, I've been left with scraped knuckles every time I attempt to remove weeds. The weeds have grown so tightly in the concrete cracks that I pretty much gave up; even weed-whacking it didn't help much. Yes, you do have to use a little bit of effort but the end result was so worth it!" —Shelley Arakaki
Get it from Amazon for $22.95 (available in nine styles and multipacks).
5. Instantly transform your backyard into the "after" shot on an HGTV backyard makeover show with a chic black and white outdoor rug. Not only does it add a touch of pizzazz to your outdoor space, but it's also made from durable materials designed to withstand the elements.
6. Beautifully illuminate your pathways and outdoor areas with a pack of solar-powered path lights that stick right into the ground and automatically turn when the sun sets. Because they're powered by the sun, you never need to worry about running out of battery or turning them on at night.
7. Set up an inflatable pool so you can take a dip whenever you please. No packing a bag and heading to the local pool required. It has a built-in bench and a couple of cupholders, too!
Promising review: "Good size. I'm 5'4", and I bought it for my 3-year-old and 2-year-old for the spring and summer. I didn't need anything huge; I have a nice-sized deck, and we spend a lot of time on the deck, so I wanted something big enough for them to have some wiggle room to keep cool but not too big so it wouldn't take up too much room. I also purchased an outdoor grass rug to put under it to protect the bottom of it and keep it from getting splinters (just a suggestion if you plan on using it on the deck). It has a drain plug, so cleaning and getting fresh water is not hard at all." —Majestic 0220
Get it from Amazon for $49.99.
8. And use a dog/kiddie pool so the tiny tots and furry friends in your life have a safe spot to cool down, too. This folds up for easy storage when not in use and doesn't need to be inflated to work.
Promising review: "I have a 3-month-old lab that I wanted to start introducing to water on a hot summer day. It was perfect because 1. He likes to chew everything, and this one can't pop and doesn't seem like it would puncture easily. 2. The sides kind of fold down if he was slowly getting in, but then I could easily reform it. 3. Super easy setup and cleanup. Now I don't have to have a huge ugly plastic pool propped up on the side of my house." —LBella
Get it from Amazon for $31.99+ (available in five sizes and three colors).
9. Make sure you have a delicious spread of food every time you host a meal al fresco thanks to this two-burner griddle grill. No need to hurry into the house to get to cooking — with this you can stay outside with your pals and enjoy what's going on.
10. Place a garden bench somewhere with a view because folks need a beautiful place to sit. Whether strategically placed on your porch or plopped down in the middle of your garden, it's sure to turn heads with its unique design and available colors.
11. Add a bit of tropical flair to your space with an outdoor ceiling fan. It'll provide you with that island breeze you so desperately seek in the warmer months.
12. Get comfy on a canopy swing that rocks and swings and provides shade on extra sunny days. It's zero-gravity, so you'll feel weightless when you're all tucked in.
Promising review: "We love this lounge chair!!! The price was fabulous!! (And just a note... If you take care of your things — i.e. cover up the swing with a tarp and bring the cushions in when not using it — It will stay like new. Sun and rain can age anything! Easy-peasy!!) This lounge swing is so comfortable and made very well!! It only took my hubby and I 25–30 minutes to put together. Take my word for it... you are not going to find a nicer lounge swing at this price!!" —Marash
Get it from Amazon for $199.99 (available in seven colors).
13. Always have fresh herbs or flowers on hand, thanks to some hanging flower pots. Each set includes 10 planters, so you can plant different types of flowers, herbs, and other greenery to really make a big visual impact.
Promising review: "Lovely colorful flower pots. Perfect size to hold a single flower, and they add such a nice pop of color to my yard. Very easy to hang up, no hardware required! I’m getting a lot of compliments on them. I bought several sets and planted bright flowers in them. I have them lining the inside of my yard and on the front of the house. They add a lot of cheer and homeyness for a simple and cheap project." —Maegan
Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in multicolor, black, or white).
14. Repair damages to your lawn caused by pets and sun with a bottle of grass seed specifically designed to fix it. Using a combination of mulch, seed, and soil, you simply sprinkle this over your problem areas and let it do its thing. Within weeks, those bald spots will be gone.
15. Create a beautiful, spacious place to hang out with a compact three-piece sectional and table set. The chaise is reversible, so you can have it on the right or left side.
16. Keep plants upright with a pack of four plant supporters — some plants just need extra help in that department. Bonus points because the metal is powder-coated green, which camouflages well.
Promising review: "These plant supports each consist of two semi circles that fit together to encircle the plant. I have two snake plants that are getting taller and needed support. These plant stakes are working perfectly. They can easily be inserted into the soil to the desired height, and the green color obscures their appearance. My plants look prettier and stronger now that they are standing tall." —A.Consumer
Get a 2-pack from Amazon for $21.99.
17. Get a pack of waterproof playing cards to keep yourself occupied during those lazy warm days. No need to worry about drink spills or sudden showers. Just wipe down, and voila! They're like new.
18. Elevate (figuratively and aesthetically) your favorite potted plant with a simple outdoor plant stand. This stand holds up to 60 pounds and will keep your planter off the ground, which is necessary if you use one that has drainage holes.
19. Or get a pack of five outdoor plant stands of various heights so each one of your plant children has an opportunity to shine. Plant stylists say putting plants into groups of three, five, or seven is the visual sweet spot, so this is a win-win.
20. Keep everything you need to grow your garden in one place with a potting bench. The tabletop can hold up to 220 pounds, and the bottom shelf and cabinet can handle up to 176 pounds. There's also three metal hooks on the right side for hanging gardening tools. This bench really is a one-stop shop.
21. Make sure guests feel welcome when they come over to enjoy your beautiful backyard, thanks to this customized outdoor pillow. It's made from burlap-like material and has major farmhouse vibes.
It comes with the insert!
Gift A Pillow is a family-owned small business in Ohio that makes personalized pillows for every occasion.
Promising review: "Great quality and they look great with our deck lounge chairs. Can't wait for warm weather!" —Jennie
Get it from Gift A Pillow on Etsy for $38.95.
22. Keep garbage cans and other essentials accessible but hidden with a storage shed that can fit two standard-sized bins. There's also a lockable latch in case you live in an area where night critters try to break into garbage cans.
Promising review: "Good quality. Easy to assemble. Parts are individually bagged and labeled. Holds two 32-gallon round barrels — which is what I wanted it for. Very compact, which was a factor for where i had to put it." —Joe in Brooklyn
Get it from Amazon for $238.88+ (available in eight styles)
23. Effortlessly clip cuttings and deadhead your outdoor foliage with a pair of stainless-steel gardening shears. Folks say they're lightweight and easy to use and, despite their size, can cut through really thick, tough stems.
Promising review: "I needed something sharp and small enough for deadheading smaller blooms but that would also do well with any size of bloom. These are my new favorite pair. They're sharp and easy to use. The small push lock that keeps the blades locked closed is very easy to unlock and relock. I would highly recommend these to any gardener professional or hobbyist like me." —JoJo
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
24. Add some old Hollywood energy to your outdoor space with a glamorous umbrella. Most patio umbrellas have a simple design and are a solid color, but they don't have to be that way! Use this instead to really up the glam.
Beach State is a small business specializing in premium, high-quality beach umbrellas.
Check out a TikTok of the umbrella in action.
Promising review: "This umbrella is exactly what my family was looking for as our everyday beach umbrella — large diameter, high quality, and cute retro design. It is a higher end umbrella but still slightly less expensive than the other big name designer beach gear company that we were considering. It is easy to pop up and stays standing, and we’ve had many compliments from other people at the beach asking where we got it. The customer service from the company was excellent. Would definitely recommend these umbrellas!" —Taryn
Get it from Amazon for $120+ (available in seven colors).
25. And use a clip-on light for your umbrella because sometimes a great day in your backyard turns into a great night, and you want to ensure you have the proper illumination.
Note: It has three different brightness settings and requires AA batteries.
Promising review: "This light is great!!! It has three settings, to adjust the amount of brightness you need. Lowest level is great for just sitting around your patio table and having a couple of drinks with friends. Brightest setting is PERFECT for playing cards! We play cards a few times a month. We decided to try and play outside. There are two 70+-year-olds who did not complain that they couldn’t see. So, works great in my book! 😁" —Mandie Jordan
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
26. Become the main character by sitting in a hanging hammock chair that will instantly make you the center of attention.
This swinging hammock chair comes with two cushions and installation hardware.
Promising review: "Back to basics — simple, chic, and comfortable. Perfect addition for the backyard, porch, or anywhere you'd like to lounge. There were no installation directions, but they do provide a number of options to work with based on your needs." —afytasuki
Get it from Amazon for $47.99+ (available in three colors and with or without fringe).
27. Keep your favorite bevies cold in a fully insulated, aesthetically pleasing cooler. It has a drainage spout and built-in bottle opener, and you can prop the lid open for easy access or keep it closed if you want your ice to last as long as possible.
Backyard Expressions is a family-owned small business in Huntington Beach, California that sells outdoor furniture and decor.
Promising review: "This was easy to use. The wood is rustic and what I would call a carpenter's cut (rough cut) Easy to assemble. Great conversation starter." —Paul H.
Get it from Amazon for $95.32 (available in four styles and two patterns).
28. Spend lazy days sitting on your porch thanks to this sleek three-piece rocking chair set. Soon, you'll be spending more time outdoors than in, so it's essential to have a nice place to sit back and relax.
29. Host an outdoor movie night with a portable 100-inch movie screen. Now that so many movies are premiering on streaming services instead of exclusively in theaters, you can have your own red carpet opening night (ball gowns and tuxedos optional).
30. Take a long nap outside on a quilted hammock with a detachable pillow. Each hammock can hold up to 450 pounds, so grab a loved one and get to snuggling.
31. Wear a pair of supportive, waterproof clogs if you're constantly tracking mud into the house after spending time in the garden. When you're done outside, you can just wipe 'em down or hose 'em off.
Promising review: "The insoles are removable so you can use your own insoles in these — added bonus. Also the heel area underneath the 'factory' insole is built up some to provide extra cushion in that area.
"I bought these to use outside in the garden when it is a little too wet so I don't mess up my better shoes. They are a smooth design that should keep my feet clean for quick times outside, yet are a solid design so as to not allow my feet to get dirty and need a foot bath before coming in the house. As well, these shoes will spray off easily when dirty." —jamieLeigh
Get them from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in women's sizes 6–11 and 25 different colors/patterns).
32. Provide entertainment for your kids and their friends for years to come with a cedar backyard play set. This thing has everything! Swings, climbing wall, picnic table, slide, sandbox, and more.
33. Block harmful UV rays with a triangular sail that'll also provide you with necessary shade. A simple way to create a cool, relaxing area during those hot summer days.
34. Keep warm on chilly nights with a gas fire pit table. It comes with a glass lid, so when the fire's not in use it can be used as a table.
35. Create a whimsical outdoor experience every time the sun goes down with a set of eight solar-powered jar lanterns filled with string lights. The battery life can be maintained for more than 500 charging cycles, so these will be the star of the show for at least a few summers.
36. Keep guests entertained with a retro-style cornhole set. This will be the VIP when everyone's waiting around for their burgers to come off the grill before lunchtime.
Shop Cornhole is a small business specializing in unique and personalized cornhole sets.
Promising review: "We love our new cornhole set! We used it for the first time yesterday and were pleased with the quality and appearance of the boards. They're beautiful and I love the natural colors. We look forward to using it at my sister's wedding in a couple of weeks. Thank you!!!" —Vanessa Weseman
Get it from Shop Cornhole on Etsy for $195.49 (originally $229.99; available in 20 bag colors).
37. Use a small wicker couch and matching ottoman with storage to provide you and your bestie with a comfortable place to sit when you're enjoying a cocktail at sunset.
Promising review: "I am pleased with this product so far. The cushions are comfy and it's a good height for sitting. Assembly was easy and didn't take long. I can't wait to enjoy more days on my porch with this set." —Kathrin Kimmons
Get it from Amazon for $169.99+ (available in four cushion colors).
38. Keep a croquet set nearby so the the whole fam can get in on some fun. Even better: it's a portable kit (with bag), so if you need more space to play you can pack it up and take it elsewhere.
This set includes six 28" Burlywood hardwood handles, six 8" hardwood mallets with caps for added protection, two 18" hardwood ending stakes, six 2.8" weather-resistant molded balls, nine steel wickets with vinyl coating, and a nice bag to carry it all in.
Promising review: "This croquet set is artfully made and really such a steal for the money you will pay! The sticks and mallets are all made out of durable hard wood and the mallets have a rubber sleeve that goes on each end to help protect the mallet from damage overtime. The balls are on the heavier side, as they should be. They are resistant to weather, so no need to pick them up if you didn't finish your game, same with the wickets. All of this comes in a nice carrying case that can actually handle the weight of the set itself! The colors are vibrant so there will be no question which ball is yours and genuinely I do not feel like they will fade or lose their quality. I would absolutely buy this again!" —Dido
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in two colors).
39. Or have a giant 4 Connect game on hand because A) it looks cool, and B) it'll keep your family and friends (and frankly, yourself) entertained for hours.
40. Create a cute way to get around your outdoor space with an 8-foot wooden pathway. No more stomping around your backyard barefoot, only to realize you have to walk across a patch of bark or stones. (Ouch!)
There is also a matching curved walkway, if you need one!
Promising review: "I went back and forth deciding whether I wanted to buy this. I was going to build my own walkway, but the labor involved and the price were more than I wanted to pay. So, this option looked appealing and some of the reviews were not positive. But, I absolutely love this walkway, and I’ve had it for well over a month now. It still looks like I just purchased it. I live in Florida so the weather is very harsh with heavy rains and extreme heat. This walkway has held up fine." —Jntqnn
Get it from Amazon for $71.99.
41. If loving the great outdoors is part of your personality you need this wildlife ring fire pit. Soooo many fire pit designs are an afterthought, so try this one if you want to add a little oomph.
42. Section off a special area of your backyard with some interlocking teak tiles. No tools or glue are required, the tiles just snap together. Teak is also a preferred wood for all outdoor stuff because of its ability to survive through all types of weather. It is one of the few woods around that contains a natural oil which repels water.
43. Breathe new life into your outdoor cushions and furniture with a can of outdoor fabric spray paint. It couldn't be easier to use, either. No priming is needed, and once you spray, it'll be dry in five minutes. It works on outdoor rugs, too!
Get it from The Home Depot for $14.98 (available in eight colors).
44. Partition off space in your outdoor space or provide yourself with some privacy with a waterproof outdoor curtain. This is very necessary if your balcony looks directly onto someone else's balcony or something unsightly.
Pick up a sturdy rust-resistant curtain rod while you're at it!
Promising review: "These curtains are AMAZING! Beautiful and elegant. Hangs beautiful, very light blocking, keeps rain out of our Tiki bar, we can sit out there in the rain, and keeps the heat in on a cool fall evening when we have the fireplace on!" —Sara Bushendorf
Get it from Amazon for $20.95+ (available in eight sizes and 14 colors).
45. Finally keep all those pool noodles and beach balls in one place with a rolling pool organizer.
46. And make your pool the coolest place to party with some color-changing inflatable pool balls. They're solar-powered and will last about eight hours on a single charge.
Each light cycles through red, blue, white, and green.
Promising review: "My pool is so old school and boring that I bought these to liven it up, and what a difference!! My pool went from 'meh' to WOW! The balls are easily inflated by mouth like a beach ball. Once inflated, a few hours in the sun, they are charged and ready to go. They light up after dusk ( it has to be rather dark). There is no manual way to power them on or off; they glow all night long. The changing colors are vibrant and very beautiful. They have a loop at the top if you would like to hang them. They would be magical, hanging in a tree or from a pergola. I really liked how easy these were to fill and charge, and I like the solar power and the amazing color display. They make my inner child happy." —J. Matheson
Get a set of four from Amazon for $69.99.
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