1. A pair of swiveling outdoor chairs since, honestly, who doesn't love a swivel? I see no hands raised (and if I did, I would swivel to avoid them). These breathable and oh-stately looking chairs can stand up to even the toughest weather. Who could ask for more??

Lowe's

Promising review: "Great chairs and good price. Comfortable to sit in and they swivel and rock. Look good on our deck. When you get them attach the seat to the arms first, that way they are easier to put together." —FireMarshall

Price: $154.59 (originally $294)

2. An 11-foot cantilevering umbrella to help shade you and several of your best friends. This decidedly ~extra~ umbrella features a weighted stand, different points of adjustment, and fabric boasting a UPF of 80+ to protect you during high UV days. With the unique cantilevered design, no bulky umbrella pole blocks your view. Instead, you can choose exactly where the sun will shine. ☀️

Lowe's

Promising review: "This umbrella is Spectacular!! We love it so so much and get so many compliments on it. It transforms our space and allows us to enjoy our deck more now that we get shade!" —ACMC

Price: $347.07+ (originally $510.40+; available in eight colors)

3. A metal wood-burning fireplace, because sometimes you want a fire pit to be a bit more self-contained. A bit more butler-ish perhaps. Well, if you're looking for a beautiful fireplace with a smaller footprint — and built-in log storage — then this beautiful, heavy-duty steel number is for you.

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Promising review: "Easy to setup, looks great on our patio. Comes with a cover!" —Mst04

Price: $299 (originally $379)

4. An indoor/outdoor ceiling fan just as classy as your outdoor gatherings will be this summer. Highly portable, it is just as comfortable being fully wired in or simply left to dangle through the eave of your pergola. The best part — it's designed to survive all but the most torrential of downpours!

Lowe's

Promising review: "this is a great fan for moving from hanger to hanger or just leave it in one spot, three speeds, it won't blow plants off the patio but it's just right for a nice breeze to enjoy the porch or patio or use it in the shop, i can't speak to it's durability yet but i really like it so far," —Tumbleweed216

Price: $99.98+ (originally $139.98; available in two colors)

5. A wood-burning fire pit with an adjustable height grill for the backyard fire lovers who want dinner and a show. An integrated grate and oversized fire bowl mean this pit will keep you exceptionally toasty with less fuss than a traditional pit. Also, it packs a 360-degree swivel grill so you can dial in the char on all your grillables with precision.

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Promising review: "This thing is pretty amazing! Easy to put together and works great!!! The side panels don’t get hot, so you’re able to kick your feet up and relax! Overall, great buy!!!" —Nick

Price: $279

6. A textured white planter that looks as great indoors as it does outdoors. The only problem you'll have is figuring out which of your favorite plants gets these sweet new digs.

Lowe's

Promising review: "I bought two of these and a few plants to brighten up my breakfast nook. I wasn't sure they would look like real concrete planters, but I think they look amazingly real. Loved them so much that I went back and bought two more to frame all the windows in the breakfast area, which overlooks the lake. The greenery ties the indoors with the picturesque view of the water and trees outside. I would definitely recommend the planters, as they give you a modern, clean look that's simple and lightweight." —JazzyME

Price: $48.98

7. A gas grill built with whole-family-feeding in mind. With four powerful burners boasting 32,000 BTUS, this Hoss of a grill is advertised to grill 30(!!) burgers at one time!

Lowe's

Promising review: "Very happy with my purchase so far. The grill is easy to use, exactly as described." —SKRose3

Price: $299 (originally $349)

8. A set of patio lights since nothing says "backyard fairy paradise where all my friends come over and we grill and project movies on a white bedsheet" quite like string lights. ;)

Lowe's

Promising review: "These outdoor patio lights add depth and elegance to our outdoor living space and make our backyard the perfect place to share with friends and family. We love them!" —LadyVet

Price: $34.98+ (originally $49.98) 

9. A planter with a self-watering disk for those of us who struggle to keep track of which plant gets watered when. I'm sure there's an app for that, but I still haven't downloaded it. 😢 The planter's disk is not only all-weather/UV-resistant, but it also helps prevent root rot (aka what kills most of my plants).

Lowe's

Promising review: “They are super light and well designed! I love the drain plate bottom that they have in them. They come in lots of colors. I bought some two years ago, and they are still holding up well and have not faded.” —Plants

Price: $4.98+ (available in five sizes and six colors)

10. A pineapple birdbath featuring a plastic top and cement base, making it one of the few mobile bird baths around that looks this good. Add a subtle dash of tiki to your outdoors, and give your birds something to go WILD for.

Lowe's

Promising review: “I love the design, the color, the texture, and the weight. I did hesitate ordering at first due to the description stating its composition is plastic — be assured it does not look or feel like plastic at all. I am 100% pleased! So happy every time I look at it in the garden!” —Dianne

Price: $46.98

11. A steel citronella garden torch for those nights where you want the party to last a little longer after sundown, but your guests are rapidly being outnumbered by mosquitoes ready to THROW DOWN. These chic bug-repelling mood-lighting torches will make sure the only guests at your function aren't looking for blood. Except if you accidentally invited a vampire, in which case you have bigger problems.

Lowe's

Promising review: “I bought six of these to add light and ambiance to my evenings out on the patio while keeping the bugs away. I sprayed it with crystal clear Rustoleum before putting it up, as I do with all my outdoor metal decor. It's great! If ordering online, you also need to purchase the stakes to put them in the ground. These are light and kind of top-heavy, so some of them do not stand straight up, but they do stay put.” —Trish

Price: $14.98

12. A classic white arched arbor in case you want your garden to have all the austerity and grandness of a Bridgerton love confession scene. Made with weather-resistant vinyl and vine-friendly latticed siding, this arbor will make anyone who sees it swoon.

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Promising review: “A beautiful addition to our backyard. The arbor is sturdy, easy to put together, and a very decorative trellis for our wisteria vine to grow and climb all over.” —Joe

Price: $306.15

13. An electric lawn trimmer to keep your lawn and topiaries looking as fresh and clean as possible. Now that I think about it, I guess we lawn-tenders are kind of just plant barbers? Anyway, this essential piece of lawn kit features a telescoping pole and a fast-charging battery so you can do it all.

Lowe's

Promising review: "Easy to use, lightweight, and more powerful than I thought it would be." —Annie1960

Price: $129

14. A deck storage box you can use to hold all those extra cushions, yard tools, pool toys, camping gear, etc, now that they're ready to make a reappearance in your life. This container is built to go the distance and sports UV- and water-resistant cladding to boot!

Lowe's

Promising review: "The deck box is sturdy and was easy to assemble. The directions were very clear, and no additional high-end tools were needed. It holds so much — two chaise-lounge cushions, four connected seat and back cushions, a love-seat cushion, and two chair cushions. This will protect the cushions when they aren't in use." —Silver75

Price: $179

15. A privacy screen to give yourself a little privacy and a LOT of backyard swagger. These panels are modular, zero-fuss, and much more aesthetic than many other fence-type solutions. Complete with a fitted planter box, they'll bring some serious oasis energy to your backyard get-togethers.

Lowe's

Promising review: "The screen was just what I needed. Its appearance looks classy with my house brick. It was easy to put together." —Sue64

Price: $235.60 (available in two colors)

16. A solar-powered LED outdoor post cap light if you want to bring a bit of light to your patio situation without having to figure out electrical logistics. Having a few of these not only makes your moonlit patio a bit more romantic but also helps you get down the stairs at night if your dog insists on a late-night pottying.

Lowe's

Promising review: "I like these solar lights for a couple of reasons. 1) They come with two different wattage settings for bright or brighter. They last longer, of course, on the lower setting. 2) The plastic prisms cast a nice light pattern on the deck and elsewhere." —BeatlePaul

Price: $13.28 (available in two colors)

17. A box planter in case you need a bit more French countryside in your current outdoor tableau. Able to fit to most railings or walls, this planter boasts recycled coconut fiber lining and a heft amount of enchante.

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It comes with a rail kit, a coco liner, chains, and a hook for installation.

Promising review: "Elegant looking and long-lasting window box for plants. Has a European look. Lots of compliments from passing neighbors." —HomeGadget

Price: $17.98

18. A portable charcoal grill that also doubles as a smoker if you've been really, really interested in cracking that Texas brisket recipe you saw on that BBQ competition show. Featuring a durable, lightweight design that makes it both storable and portable — campground BBQ might be the tastiest thing ever — this guy will basically be your culinary R2D2 all summer long.

Lowe's

It comes with one grill grate lifter, two cast-iron cooking grates, an embossed lid, grill legs, and side handles. 

Promising review: "Super easy to use and always even heat. For a little guy, it packs a lot of punch!" —wunzunzeros

Price: $79.98

19. A rattan outdoor sectional to create the destination backyard lounge area worthy of being the setting of the next season of White Lotus — you know, without the darkness or the drama. This modular sofa comes in a medley of colors and even includes a sturdy, tempered glass table.

Lowe's

Promising review: "These things are great; they're very flexible to rearrange, and the cushions are nice and thick." —MWHEINZ

Price: $699.99 (originally $1,139; available in four colors)

20. A weather/UV-resistant outdoor rug that can take a grouping of random patio furniture and turn it into ~aesthetics~. Give your space a little love, and also protect your toesies if your outdoor decking gets a lot of sun, with this cute little number.

Lowe's

Promising review: "I like the quality (tight weave). Beautiful and well-priced." —LoveistheAnswer

Price: $48.98+ (available in seven sizes)

21. A woven oatmeal rope hammock for those of us who want to take "hanging out in the yard" very literally this summer. String this puppy up between two trees, grab a great paperback, and throw in a wide-brim hat to tug down over your eyes when it's time for a siesta. Doesn't get much better than that! Also, if you're going for more of a cabana feel, you can get this stand to complete the vibe.

Lowe's

Promising review: "This hammock is really comfortable. I slept in it many times already." —KRAY128

Price: $79.98

22. A set of six solar-powered LED path lights to turn your dark, foreboding walkway into an enchanted fairy path at night. If you've ever used your phone as a light to get from your car to your front door, I need you to know — you deserve better.

Lowe's

Promising review: "Those lights are so beautiful at night. They were super easy to put down." —Renae

Price: $24.98

23. A decorative throw pillow since however cozy your outdoor furniture is... it could be cozier. Coming in many styles and acclaimed for their comfort, grabbing a few of these will take your yard hangs from woo to WOOHOO!

Lowe's

Promising review: "I needed two pillows to match a chair I have for my balcony and they work perfectly, just the right size and firm. Love these pillows." —Tugger

Price: $12.79+ (available in six colors and patterns)

24. A colorful illuminated inflatable chair for when you want to have a Daft Punk concert in your yard but are plumb out of spacesuits and reflective helmets. With an impressive amount of light combinations and effects, you'd be surprised to find out these things are also mega cozy. Built from durable PVC vinyl, these glowing thrones will make sure you're 🎵 doing it right, everybody will be dancing. 🎵

Lowe's

Promising review: "This chair looks amazing and to my surprise it is so comfortable." —roger

Price: $49.98

25. A canopied outdoor futon swing which seats up to three and gives you the peak summertime feeling of gently swinging in the shade, lemonade in hand, on a too-hot day. Internally, I'm ahhhhh-ing just thinking about it. But wait! It can also fold flat to transform into a cute little day bed. Talk about a win-win!

Lowe's

Promising review: "Love it ! It’s bigger than I expected, we are a family of 5 and we all fit , love that it also turns into a bed . For the price this is awesome. Definitely recommend. Very sturdy." —Linda

Price: $378

26. A stackable plastic frame Adirondack chair because a traditional Adirondack chair will set you back your entire yard budget — not to mention they're not the easiest things to move around if you wanna have some modularity to your backyard. Instead, these guys offer all the vibes at a fraction of the cost — and also with the added convenience of stacking them away during the winter, easy cleaning, and more fun colors than usual.

Lowe's

Promising review: "We are happy with this purchase- these are comfortable chairs that fully support your head, neck and back. We opted to buy several of the bright color chairs over the heavier and more expensive wooden ones and are glad that we did. They look awesome on our deck and in our garden. Another note, if you are picking them up in the store, make sure you have the appropriate vehicle; we drove a mid-sized sedan and it’s difficult to fit the chairs in. Yet, these chairs stack well, and thanks to the kind people at Lowes, who provided the twisted ropes at the check-out station, we were able to secure the chairs to our car. Thanks Lowes!" —NHGenie

Price: $24.98 (available in six colors)

27. A folding picnic table since sometimes you want to host and sometimes you just wanna throw the picnic blanket out and *literally* touch grass. Have both options with this handy table. With a real-wood look with a feather-light weight, this thing will become your backyard gathering BFF. (It also makes lawn maintenance all the easier.)

Lowe's

Promising review: "We purchased this for a family reunion at our house. We had six people on this picnic table at the same time. It was sturdy as sturdy could be. No bend, no bulge, no nothing. We are very happy with this table. And to store it, we hung it on the wall in the garage. Highly suggest this table to anybody." —AnneM

Price: $198.98

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