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Your backyard will be so cool, it'll have a sharp bob haircut and say things like "Kathryn Hahn is mother."

Promising review: "All the varieties grew, and I was very impressed by how they stayed nice and neat when planted in a row. I used them to edge one side of my garden. Several strong storms came through this summer and didn't break even one! They drew all types of pollinators: bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds." —Taryn Fellinger

Promising review: "It zapped all kinds of bugs, which made it so much easier to play around the pool and the yard in the evenings, especially when friends and family were over. I highly recommend it." —Donna 

Reviewers note that you should take the bulbs out before hanging the strings up!

Promising review: "Very nice set of lights for the price. I bought a number of sets in various lengths to install on our deck and used a staple gun to mount them. I am very pleased with how easy it was to mount them neatly and also with the quality of light. It's exactly the amount of warmth that we were looking for." —Frank Rizzo

Get it from Amazon for $15.78+ (available in seven sizes and six colors).

Promising review: "As the sun sets and the evening breeze gently rustles through your garden, these lights come to life, casting a warm, enchanting glow that transforms your outdoor space into a magical haven." —April

Promising review: "Perfect game for the family! Everyone really enjoys it. Perfect size and quality." —Julka

Get it from Amazon for $44.99+ (available in three sizes, and with or without dice).

Promising review: "My son oftentimes has many of the neighborhood kids at our house playing. We had the pool and the trampoline and wanted something a little different. This hit the spot! Everyone has a blast with it! Both children as well as adults! It's so easy to put together, too! Very well built and of good quality. I love the carry case that it comes in — a nice sturdy canvas. I highly recommend." —LOVIN LIFE IN AZ

Get it from Amazon for $99.99 (available in two stains).

Promising review: "I love this oversized yard game of dice because you can adapt it to many other games that use dice. The BEST part of this product is its quality. The solid wood bucket and dice are painted a beautiful deep amber color and treated to withstand all kinds of weather, something you need for a yard game to last! The dice have rounded corners, which makes them easier to roll, and they come with up to 10 games laminated for protection. This is going to last through many seasons of fun! Don’t hesitate to purchase!" —Gifted Teacher 305

Get it from Amazon for $79.99+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "I rarely write product reviews, but this has far exceeded my expectations. I saw my first-ever oriole a few weeks ago. He was here and then gone. Decided to get a feeder. I was unsure how this would work. I bought two. Put out the oranges and put grape jelly in the cups. Day one: Nothing. But on the second day, I had tons! Every day since, I have had at least 7–14 birds and am going through a ton of grape jelly." —Amazoncustomer

Get it from Amazon for $17.11+ (available in two styles).

Promising review: "Love this rug! It looks great, feels great, is easy to clean, and is very durable! Have had this for about two months, and it still looks brand new. This porch gets sun for two-thirds of the day and does not show any sign of sun-bleaching! It's cute and no maintenance!" —Pomchi Productions 

Get it from Amazon for $31.99+ (available in six sizes and lots of patterns).

This set includes two armchairs with seat cushions and a side table with a tempered glass top.

Promising review: "I absolutely love this set 😍 I cannot believe the price of it. It shipped fast and was fairly quick and easy to assemble. It’s a hit; I get so many compliments by anyone who rings the doorbell." —Mrs.Mathews

Get it from Amazon for $89.99+ (available in five colors).

This charming set includes two rocking chairs with bottom and back cushions and a matching side table with a glass top.

Promising review: "Put this whole set together myself in about two hours — clear instructions and well-organized packaging of the different tools/pieces. I've bought a similar-looking (but cheaper) porch set in the past and was disappointed with the quality of the cushions — I was worried that this set would have the same problem, but I was wrong! The cushions are VERY comfy, and the chair is wide enough for me to comfortably sit crisscross! Absolutely worth the investment!!!" —Katie Swimmer

Get it from Amazon for $119.98+ (available in three colors).

Promising review: "All we can say is WOW! These lights surpassed our expectations! You could buy other similar lights for a lower price, but these are high quality and worth what we paid. The material is heavy-duty, has great casing to handle weathering, and is a breeze to install. We had three lights done within an hour with no issues. The look is modern and clean. Would highly recommend!" —RuthB

Get it from Amazon for $45.11 each (available in several styles and packs of two).

Promising review: "This sail worked perfectly to provide morning and afternoon shade and looks fabulous. I like the way the design looks. It was easy to install and has held up to the monsoons of summer quite well. I am purchasing another one for the horse pen! I give 5 stars." —Laura P.

Get it from Amazon for $33.99+ (available in a variety of sizes and styles).

Snag a compatible weighted base so your umbrella doesn't blow away!

Promising review: "I like this umbrella because it has a sturdy base and spines instead of those thin, wiry spines on some umbrellas. Much better to hold up to being upended in the wind. It also has the tilt feature, which is great to be included at this price point. The cloth covering is thick and will hold up to the elements. Also, the size is perfect." —Sarah

Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in 15 colors).

Promising review: "I love spending time outside, and we entertain on our patio, too. But when it's over 100 degrees outside, nobody feels like visiting. Until now!! I bought one and liked it so much I ordered another to cover both patios. They lower the temps to a more moderate level in just moments and don't use 100 gallons of water doing it! I put mine along the top of our privacy fence, and then put a fan behind it and made it almost like having an AC unit outside. They're easy to put up and take down and come with convenient hanging hooks! I read the reviews people wrote about the heads getting stopped up, and they WILL, but as a plumber, I'll tell you a trick to keeping them working like new: vinegar. Just remove the heads and soak them in a little straight vinegar, then use a small bristle brush like a toothbrush or nail brush, rinse them off, and replace them in the mister tubing, and they should be like brand-new." —Sonya Combs

Get it from Amazon for $16.96+ (available in several pack sizes).

The mister will cool the surrounding area by 20 degrees, and it comes with an interchangeable flower-shaped misting head for a fun, whimsy detail.

Promising review: "Works exactly how I want it to. Provides a fine, cool mist on the patio, allowing us to enjoy the backyard until sunset without breaking a sweat. Easy to set up. It was out of the box and cooling us off within minutes." —Debra L. Kusek

Just inflate the interior pouf and stick it inside the printed water-resistant cover.

Promising review: "Love these! Ordered two more. The fabric is very nice and sturdy especially for outdoors. The inflatable part appears to be of good quality. How to: Place the inflatable inside of the cover before inflating it. Do not inflate to full capacity, or it will look like an inflatable and will not rest in a nice flat position. Far nicer than I imagined. They look great flanking my outdoor rattan sectional." —Cali g

Get it from Amazon for $36.99 (available in 13 styles).

Rusty Rooster Metal Art is a family-owned small Etsy shop based in the UK handcrafting home decor out of metal.

Promising review: “Absolutely stunning! I'm over the moon. These look great in my cottage garden.” —Kath Bray 

Get it from Rusty Rooster Metal Art on Etsy for $25.70 (available in two styles).

Promising review: "I originally purchased this pool for a backyard birthday party, and it worked out great. It held up to a bunch of kids climbing in and out all day. Now that the kids are back in school, I decided to re-inflate it to use myself. It's a perfect size to lounge in with my favorite spring float." —Jennifer H

Promising review: "My kids love s’mores, as do I. The problem is that you can only find so many 'perfect roasting sticks' in nature. Everyone starts fighting for a turn. Problem solved! Everyone had their own stick, and with color coding we knew whose was whose — no fights. What I loved: telescoping handles and convenient-sized carrying bag, color-coded handles, and easy cleanup. What I didn’t love: The wood handle is not fused to the metal shaft, so when you rotate the stick (to prevent burning your mallow), the weight of the mallow holds its place, and the metal shaft rotates. You have to hold your finger against the shaft to actually rotate the marshmallow. Minor design flaw for an otherwise awesome product." —JGates

Get a pack of five from Amazon for $7.89.

Promising review: "I love the chair! Ordered four. I searched for a week trying to find an extra roomy and sturdy chair and this is it! The chair is so comfortable. The cup holder is a big plus. It blends so well with the firepit area. Assembly was simple. I will definitely order more." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $132.99+ (available in seven colors and several pack sizes).

Swen Products is a small Etsy shop based in North Dakota, crafting home decor out of metal.

Promising review: "I recommended this shop to my neighbor who wanted to get a rooster weathervane for her hubby for Christmas. He loved it! This is the second weathervane I purchased from this shop. The first order was for a husky weathervane three years ago, and it still looks brand new! Well worth the price I paid. I highly recommend this shop; their weathervanes are of high quality and will hold up to extreme weather conditions. I will be ordering another one as soon as the pole barn is built. Thank you!" —Chris

Get it from Swen Products on Etsy for $40.95+ (available in four mounting options).

AquaSprouts is a small biz making aquaponics and hydroponics accessible.

Promising review: "I LOVE it. The service was incredible, and it is the perfect addition to our balcony. We live in a downtown area, and it’s so lovely to hear the noise. We leave our screen door open to listen to it all day. Thank you!" —strberygum17

Get it from AquaSprouts on Etsy for $205.95.

Promising review: "Living in Hawaii you have to select wise items that are weather-, salt-, and red dirt–proof, etc... In total, I ordered 11 boxes to complete my yoga deck. I have a few left over to make steps on the back. Very pleased and happy. May order more for an outdoor shower project!" —Adelia

Get 10 tiles (covers 10 square feet) from Amazon for $77.48.

This comes with all the hardware you need to hang it!

Promising review: "Absolutely love this hammock chair!!! It looks beautiful in my garden, and my friends love to sit in it when they come over." —Kat Payne

Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in three colors).

Promising review: "This firepit offers all the ambiance you need. It is super easy to start the fire, and the wood packs make it easier if that’s what you’re looking for. The fire gets going fast and develops a nice hot ember bed (all from one pack). I was very impressed and wasn’t expecting that. This could be used without the wood packs if you have your own wood. Either works perfectly. The pit sits off the ground, and flames are contained well within the pit. The design was done very well. Lastly, the heat this throws off is amazing. I was sitting a couple of feet away and felt a lot of warmth. This isn’t one of those pits you have to hover over for heat." —Michele R

Get it from Amazon for $395 (available in three sizes).

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