1. A large faux olive tree in a pot to decorate your patio without the worry of keeping the dang thing alive. The look of a real tree without the inconvenience, because not everyone has a green thumb. 🪴👍🏻

Wayfair

Promising review: "They’re very realistic looking and are a nice addition to the yard. I would recommend these if you’re looking to add some color to your yard or home." —René

Price: $49.99+ (originally $67.99; available in three sizes)

2. A 2ft x 4ft decorative screen so you can block the view of your neighbor's unkept yard. Your backyard is pure bliss, and you can't be bothered to look at their mess, plus they're paintable if you are looking to add some color to your decor — be bold!

Ed/Wayfair, Wayfair

Promising review: "These panels are great. Love them as an alternative to lattice for the base of our porch. Great quality as well." —Joann

Price: $44.84 (originally $48.62; available in two colors)

3. An outdoor bar to expand your storage *and* provide countertop space outside. Wineglass racks and a bottle opener mounted to the side to serve up cocktails to all your guests? Hello, hosting titan!

Wayfair

Price: $249.99 (originally $269.99) 

4. An outdoor firepit that creates beautiful ambience. I have a similar one, and the table is clutch for snacks and drinks.

Randi/Wayfair, Allison/Wayfair

Promising review: "Looks cute on the back porch! Different settings allow for more or less heat control. I love the cover for the fire element! It allows for multi-purpose use!" —Anonymous

Price: $183.99 (originally $299.99; available in three finishes)

5. A portable Blackstone 28" griddle so you can sizzle up some steaks in your backyard and pack it away when the weather is gray. With a capacity to cook 44 hot dogs, 18 burgers, or 12 steaks you might want to invite the neighbors over.

Tara/Wayfair

Promising review: "We love it. Perfect size, great-looking griddle. It was extremely easy to assemble, which I was happy about; my husband was busy doing yard work, so I decided to set it up myself and had it ready to clean and season in less than 20 minutes. Great customer service, too. Very happy with my purchase." —Darleen

Price: $219.99 (originally $299.99)

6. A cornhole set that's fun for all ages! Set up different spots to throw from all over the yard and keep score because whoever loses has, I mean gets, to make dinner!

Wayfair

Promising review: "Exactly what I thought it would be like. My graduate and his friends really enjoy the game. His friends wanted to know where he got the game from. My son said that the game will come in handy this fall on the campus of West Chester University." —John

Price: $134.99 (originally $239.99)

7. A steel raised garden bed so you can get your gardening on, right now is the perfect time to start planting. Grow your own nutritious vegetables and grill them up on the barbecue (or griddle).

Jennifer/Wayfair

Promising review: "I'm very satisfied with this planter. Very good price and good quality product." —Holly

Price: $61.99+ (originally $69.99; available in four sizes and four colors)

8. An outdoor umbrella with solar lights to shade you by day and light you up by night. The top-mounted solar panel allows you to have the umbrella anywhere in the yard without worrying about plugging in lights or constantly changing out batteries.

Keli/Wayfair

Promising review: "They are the perfect size to place between dining tables outdoors. The lights are warm and inviting. The canopy is more of a cream than a white, but still works well with white linens." —Gina

Price: $71.99+ (originally $92.99; available in 23 colors)

9. A pirate ship sandbox so your little ones can set sail from the comfort of their own backyard. Let their imaginations run wild. All aboard! 🚢

Wayfair

Promising review: "My two grandsons, 14 months and 2.5, can not get enough of this. It's not big, but they love their pirate ship!!! Keep begging to go outside to play!" —Pamela

Price: $106.99 (originally $129.99)

10. An outdoor rug for making any patio look oh-so-chic. This rug is both water and fade-resistant to withstand the elements of your outdoor space, aka it'll last for years.

Megan/Wayfair

Promising review: "Good quality carpet. Looks great on my back porch. Glad I purchased it! Never disappointed with Wayfair products. Purchased two!" —Jean

Price: $29.99+ (originally $74+; available in eight sizes and six colors)

11. Artificial turf grass panels because watering your lawn, especially in desert climates, is just a hassle. Save water, save money, save time: just get turf. Sometimes the grass really is greener on the other side. 😉

Wayfair

Promising review: "Love the look and feel of these turf panels. Doesn’t get hot from the outside heat. Easy to assemble. Perfect for small patio space." —Sonja

Price: $108.94 per box

12. A set of throw pillows for an easy way to upgrade the outdoor furniture you already have. Reviewers rave about how comfortable these pillows are, which, we all know, isn't always the case with outdoor pillow material. But it is with these babies!

Celines/Wayfair, Susan/Wayfair

Promising reviews: "Perfect accent pillows for the rug! I purchased again, very well made, very weather resistant — water just beads off like it’s been waxed but still are extremely comfortable. Love them." —Jay

"This Timber floral design is a perfect accent for our porch seating. What a bonus that they are comfortable and made with quality material and workmanship!" —Kelly

Price: $29.99+ (originally $44.99; available in 44 colors and patterns)

13. Some butterfly wall decor if you love the look of the fluttery creatures but your backyard is noticeably empty thanks to Fido always trying to jump on them in the grass. Hang them by chain to dangle in the breeze or nail them to the wall.

Wayfair

Promising review: "Lovely butterflies. A nice addition to my patio wall. I love the colorful beads. A good purchase." —Katrina

Price: $43.99 (originally $50)

14. A patio sofa perfect for when the weather is just right, and all you want to do is be a couch potato outside. Bonus: the covers are machine washable!

Nicole/Wayfair

Promising review: "This patio sofa is just great, easy to assemble, sturdy, and the pillows are very comfortable. Love it!" —Leslie

Price: $395.54 (originally $451.64; available in four colors)

15. A steel patio gazebo to bring instant elevation to your backyard. Close the screens at sunset to keep those pesky mosquitos out while you pour yourself a crisp glass of white wine.

Wayfair

Promising reviews: "I have used this pop-up all summer. it was easy to put up and take down. I am looking forward to using it again next year." —Tarek

"I love this GAZEBO!! The only downfall is the instructions! Make sure you put the netting outside of the poles!!! My husband and I weren't aware of this until we noticed bugs coming in, and then we figured it out and put it on the outside. Other than that, LOVE IT!!" —Elisha

Price: $179.95 (originally $215; available in five colors)

16. A round planter that'll bring an upscale, hotel-like look to your yard. These have pre-drilled drain holes to help prevent overwatering.

Anonymous/Wayfair

Promising review: "I bought the 16-inch pot in black, and it’s perfect. Exactly what I wanted for our new home. It’s a quality piece without being terribly heavy. In my opinion, it’s just right. It’s not going to tip over but I can move it if I need to without help. I love it!" —Jennifer

Price: $59.99+ for two (available in three sizes and five colors; also available in single sets)

17. A trampoline because the kiddos want to spend time outdoors, especially when it's almost summertime. Don't worry, the safety enclosure keeps everyone on the trampoline and not on the lawn.

Wayfair

Promising review: "This was well worth the money!! I got this for my niece's family. They have lots of family and friends over with kids. They all love it. Did take few people to set up." —dionisios

Price: $367.28 

18. An iron trellis so you can give those climbing plants and vines a proper place to grow. Goodbye sagging, sad plants!

Wayfair

Promising review: "These are stunning. Even my husband likes them. We are training red mandivilles for them. Several positive comments from neighbors" —Diane

Price: $20.99 (originally $78.99)

19. An outdoor dining set for your patio or balcony so you can enjoy your morning coffee in the crisp morning air. The set easily folds up to store away when not in use.

Wayfair

Promising review: "Perfect! Just like we wanted and ordered. Very minimal work to put everything together, but very easy and straightforward. Highly recommend." —Keone

Price: $379.99 (originally $399.99; available in two colors)

20. Or a rattan two-person dining set if that's more your cup of tea, which is what you'll be sipping while you enjoy this set. Your own little bistro in your backyard.

Wayfair

Promising review: "I am so I love with this set!! It was super easy to put together, and everything you need comes with the set, including allen wrench. Very satisfied with my purchase! Thank you!! )" —Anonymous

Price: $203.99+ (originally $259.99; available in two colors)

21. A cedar plank garden pathway so you can stroll through all the hard work you've been putting into your growing garden. Helpful for being able to water and prune your 🪴garden🧑🏼‍🌾 without having to walk through dirt or mud.

Shannyn/Wayfair

Promising review: "Love this walkway so much I ordered more! So unique!! Recommend this product. Best of all, NO assembly required. Just roll it out…" —Cherie

Price: $45.98 (originally $62.44)

22. An outdoor bench that double as storage so you can stuff everything from pool noodles to garden tools if that's more your cup of tea. All-weather resin construction provides water resistance storage so you don't have to worry about it being in the 💦splash💦 zone.

Wayfair

Promising review: "This bench is awesome! It is the exact right size for the space I had by my back door, and it is surprising sometimes how much fits in it. I love that it can be a cute bench to sit on and take boots off, but also holds so much of our outdoorsy stuff like soccer balls, frisbees, and even the toy lawn mower!" —Anonymous

Price: $139

23. Some tool storage to organize everything you use to make your yard look picture perfect. Yard work is tough enough already, don't make finding your tools a chore too.

Wayfair

Promising review: "Works perfectly for garden tools, brooms, mops, etc. Fits nicely in the corner of my screened patio so the most used items are close at hand." —Patti

Price: $30.99 (originally $39.99)

24. Some high-quality lawn edging made from flexible corrugated metal to stand up against the harsh seasons while still allowing you to add curves to the design of your flowerbeds. It gives your planters a neat, polished border.

Wayfair

Price: $98.99 (originally $117.99)

25. Some outdoor string lights for illuminating your yard with a classic design that will match any outdoor furniture and decor. The rubber casing will help these lights last through future seasons.

Wayfair, Michelle/Wayfair

Promising review: "I got these for my patio, and they make night look like day, they really hold up to the element, well worth it!" —Peter

Price: $44+ (available in two colors)

26. Or a set of two solar lights with a sophisticated and sleek design. These energy-efficient lights have a dusk to dawn sensor so they will automatically turn on when the sun goes down.

Wayfair

Promising review: "Love these! Each is a set of two lights. They look really nice. Very fashionable. They add an element of design to the patio. They are relatively lightweight, which makes them easy to move. And they put out really good light. We have four in total on a very large patio and it really lights things up nicely without being overly bright. Highly recommend!" —Anonymous

Price: $89.99+ (available in four colors)

27. And an arbor that will surely make a statement, I mean, c'mon, talk about a focal point!! This showstopper can be the entrance to your secret garden, like walking through a portal to enter your happy place.

Wayfair

Promising review: "There’s a saying, “you get what you pay for”… this Gracie Modern Steel Arbor is beautifully crafted with quality materials and the item was carefully packaged and placed on a wooden palate to ensure safe passage. A great buy and it shows beautifully on our property." —Irene

Price: $1,399.99+ (available in two sizes and eight colors)

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