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1. Light up your outdoor space in the coolest, most colorful way possible with an app-controlled outdoor nebula cloud projector. The hottest club in your town will be your backyard whenever you turn on this thing.
2. Set up an aesthetically pleasing giant four-in-a-row game to keep you and your guests entertained for hours. It's all-weather, designed to be quiet, and has a carrying case for storing when not in use.
3. Make your lawn look new again with a bottle of grass seed specifically designed to repair damages to your lawn caused by pets and the sun. 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.
4. Comfortably lounge for hours in your backyard thanks to this set of two zero gravity chairs that each have a built-in side table (complete with a drink holder).
5. Or be a little extra with a canopy swing that rocks and swings *and* provides you with shade on extra sunny days. It's zero gravity, so when you're all tucked in, you'll feel weightless.
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 $179.98+ (available in nine colors).
6. Pump up the music with a portable, Bluetooth-enabled outdoor speaker with all the bells and whistles you could possibly ever need. Can it play music nonstop for 24 hours on a single charge? Totes. Is it waterproof? Yes. Floatable? Uh-huh. Does it have a racetrack subwoofer with a max output of 80W? Heck yeah, it does!
7. Instantly transform your outdoor space into a scene right out of The White Lotus with a chic black and white outdoor rug. Not only does it add a touch of pizzazz, but it's also made from durable materials designed to withstand the elements.
8. Make sure your backyard is as inviting as your living room with this outdoor furniture set with 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.
9. Install a colorful tree swing so you and the tiny tots in your life can create Hallmark movie–level memories. It's waterproof AND has a weight capacity of 900 pounds, so the whole gang can comfortably and safely use it together.
10. Use an outdoor pizza oven to create custom, homemade pizza whenever you want. It'll be way cheaper than pricey room service, that's for sure!
11. Be the star of your backyard with this wicker egg chair that demands everyone's attention. Just make sure you're camera-ready, because you will absolutely be the main character once you're sitting in this.
12. Make sure you have a delicious spread of food every time you host meals al fresco with a 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.
13. Turn your backyard into a whimsical nighttime oasis with some waterproof and shatterproof solar-powered outdoor string lights. Perfect for draping over trees, winding around railings, or highlighting the edges of your outdoor living space, they create an intimate setting that's both magical and inviting.
14. Keep drinks cool with a chic cooler that doubles as a side table. Now you can kick back and relax instead of having to run into the house every time you want to crack open a cold one.
15. Stick a pack of solar-powered path lights into the ground so your pathways are always beautifully lit once 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. It all happens automatically!
16. Transform your backyard into a miniature waterpark with an inflatable dinosaur water play center. It has a slide with a landing pad and a movable dinosaur arch water sprayer to keep everyone cool.
17. Keep yourself occupied during those long lazy days with a pack of waterproof playing cards. No need to worry about drink spills or sudden spring showers. Oh, and they can double as drink coasters if you're in a pinch.
18. Create a beautiful, spacious place to lounge around with this compact three-piece sectional and table set. The chaise is reversible so that you can have it on the right or left side.
19. Illuminate your pool all night 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. The changing colors are vibrant and very beautiful. They have a loop at the top if you want 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.
20. Add some color to your outdoor space with this three-piece patio set. The bright color can create a nice focal point in an otherwise drab area of your outdoor space.
Promising review: "Perfect size for our quaint balcony space in our condo building. The vibrant chartreuse color couples perfectly with our retro robin egg door. Lightweight, already assembled, and super easy to clean. The price makes this set a no-brainer. (It's cheaper than Target and CB2, but it is equal in quality.) Awesome summer buy." —Nouvelle Mere
Get the set from Amazon for $119.99+ (available in eight colors and with or without cushions).
21. Host an outdoor movie night whenever you want with this portable 100-inch movie screen. Now that a lot of 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).
22. Take a long nap under your favorite tree on this quilted hammock with a detachable pillow. Each hammock can hold up to 450 pounds, so grab a loved one and get to snuggling.
23. Have your very own playground right in your backyard with this cedar backyard play set. This thing has everything! Swings, climbing wall, picnic table, slide, sandbox, and more.
24. Or if you want something a little more low key (but still loads of fun), consider this foldable play set. It has a slide, climbing wall, swing, monkey bars, rope wall climbing net, and a wooden ladder.
25. Block harmful UV rays while providing your outdoor space with necessary shade with a triangular sail. A simple way to create a cool, relaxing area during those hot days when the sun is just relentless.
26. Keep warm on chilly nights with a gas firepit table. It comes with a glass lid, so when the fire's not in use it can be used as a table.
27. Create a whimsical outdoor experience every time the sun goes down with eight solar-powered jar lanterns filled with string lights. The battery life can be maintained for more than 500 cycles of charging, so these will be the stars of the show for at least a few summers.
28. Host legendary game nights with a retro-style cornhole set that has an elevated design. If you're a person who wants your outdoor decor to be a notch above the rest, this is the set for you.
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 $195.99 (available in 20 bag colors).
29. Enjoy a cocktail at sunset while sitting on this small wicker couch and matching ottoman with storage. It's wide enough for two, so grab a loved one and get to cuddling.
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).
30. If you need a group activity try this croquet set. 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 a steal for the money you will pay! The sticks and mallets are all made of durable hardwood, and the mallets have a rubber sleeve on each end to help protect the mallet from damage over time. The balls are on the heavier side, as they should be. They are resistant to weather, so there is no need to pick them up if you didn't finish your game; the same goes for the wickets. All of this comes in a nice carrying case that can handle the set's weight itself! The colors are vibrant, so there will be no question about 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 $35.99+ (available in two colors).
31. Partition off space or create some privacy with a waterproof outdoor curtain. This is a must-have if your property looks directly onto someone else's 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 $11.95+ (available in eight sizes and 15 colors).
32. Create your very own patio in your backyard with 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 that repels water.
33. Turn your garden into an oasis 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. Sprinkle, sprinkle!
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. A few months later, we had a spectacular color array. Great flowers!" —Shane
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
34. Add some old Hollywood energy to your backyard with a very cool retro-esque 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 companies we considered. It is easy to pop up and stay 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 $119+ (available in seven colors).
35. And use a clip-on light on your patio's umbrella, because sometimes a great day in your backyard turns into a great night, and you want to make sure 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. The lowest level is great for just sitting around your patio table and having a couple of drinks with friends. The 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.
36. Create a nice place to sit with a very pretty garden bench. 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.
37. Take your backyard bonfires to the next level with a steel firepit that's as cool-looking as it is practical. It's not just a firepit, it's a conversation starter, marshmallow roaster, and the best way to convince your friends you're the coolest host in the neighborhood.
38. Give the kids in your life their very own place to chill out, thanks to this outdoor wooden double chaise lounge designed specifically for children. Hot tip: folks have figured out it works great for dogs, too!
We've been seeing people's pets enjoying these all over TikTok! It is designed for kids ages 3–8.
Promising review: "I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of this item and the matching picnic table and chairs. However the cabana is much more difficult to assemble then the picnic table set. There was a step in which two people were absolutely required and you need a cordless screwdriver and hammer. My granddaughter loves them and I absolutely would recommend this purchase to anyone." —Terri
Get it from Amazon for $131.99+ (available in two colors).
39. Keep a gorgeous backyard citronella candle on hand in case a swarm of mosquitoes decide to decamp to your backyard. And when it's not lit it looks like a piece of decor.
Sage Moon Soaps is a woman-owned small business that creates handcrafted all-natural soaps and candles.
Promising review: "Beautifully made. The scent is a strong but pleasant citronella, which tells me the mosquitoes won't know I exist. 🤞 The wood bowl has a chic rustic look, and the natural decorations are lovely. I am very happy with my purchase." —19jmb77
Get it from Sage Moon Soaps on Etsy for $38.99+ (available with or without the flowers).
40. And try a classic wooden swing if you're looking to create major glamor and have the best spot for all those #porchlife selfies you'll be taking this summer.
The swing comes with chains but if you love the look of the reviewer's setup above, you'll want to pick up some burlap covers.
Promising review: "I am obsessed with my porch swing and impressed with the quality of this product. I've had the swing for about a month now and it looks like new even though it has been through some heavy rain. The customer service is top notch as well. I have high ceilings and needed additional chain links, I emailed them and got it within two days. Can’t say enough about this product and the customer service. Highly recommended!" —YP
Get it from Amazon for $99.99.
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