Make Your Backyard A Place You Actually Enjoy Hanging Out With These 29 Products

Make Your Backyard A Place You Actually Enjoy Hanging Out With These 29 Products

BuzzFeed-Shopping·2025-06-02 05:03

1. Connectable Edison bulb string lights so you can make your backyard look like a trendy beer garden and leave passersby wondering how they can get a reservation.

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Promising review: "I have ordered four boxes of these light sets now. I love love love these lights. They are gorgeous. I plugged them in while in the package to make sure they all worked. Then, I unscrewed all the bulbs to make it easy to hang. I hung them up all around my balcony using a staple gun. When I finished, I screwed the light bulbs all in :) I would highly recommend these lights. They are PINTEREST perfect!" —Cora

Get it from Amazon for $15.89+ (available in six sizes and five colors/styles). 

2. An electric pressure washerbecause sometimes the only refresh your outdoor space needs is a powerful deep clean to wash all that built-up grime. Oh, did you paint the fence? No!!! You just cleaned it for the first time in forever.

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This pressure washer has a powerful 1,800-watt motor, two onboard detergent tanks, and five quick-connect spray tips. 

Promising review: "Pressure washer is very easy to use. It's not heavy, and since it has wheels, it is very easy to move around. Compared to other pressure washers I have used, this one is my favorite, and it's powerful." —Martinez

Get it from Amazon for $159.20

3. Plus, a stain-busting Wet & Forget exterior spray for cleaning *and* preventing mold and algae buildup with minimal effort. Just spray down virtually any surface — no additional rinsing required!

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Promising review: "Love the fact that you just spray and let it do its thing. No rinse-off or anything. My outdoor rugs were a little drab after the winter and this brought them back to like. No scrubbing either. Worked well." —Chasing Fireflies

Get it from Amazon for $20.64

4. A set of metal hanging flower pots if you have a fence, deck railing, or trellis in need of some serious zhuzhing. 

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Promising review: "Lovely colorful flower pots. They are the 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 $18.99+ (available in two sizes and in multicolor, black, and white). 

5. A pack of motion-activated lights with built-in solar panels to tackle those dark trouble spots around your home's exterior. If you're tired of tripping up the front stairs or standing in a pitch-black yard while taking out the dog, these solar-powered lights are your solution. 

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Promising review: "I purchased these to cover the side of my house. Installation was easy, and I left them outside for two days to charge. The light coverage was about what I expected from them, and they did the job well. The motion sensitivity covers all the sides, and the lights turn on. It has rained about three times and the lights still work great. I'm hoping they last for a long time." —J. Argueta

Get a set of four from Amazon for $29.99

6. A long-handled standing weeder that'll make clearing away those rogue dandelions easier than ever — you don't even need to bend over! 

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Grampa's Weeder is a family-owned small business that's home to a standing weeder design that's been around since 1913. 

Made with a bamboo handle and powder-coated steel, it uses a simple lever system to make weeding easy.

Promising review: "Oh my god, I friggin' love this tool. I bought this on a whim, given we bought our first house and know nothing about caring for a yard. Boy, has it come in handy. Our new house had a ton of weeds in the front yard, and this tool helped me get most of them out in no time. In fact, the process of yanking out the weeds was strangely satisfying! I don't think anyone can say that weeding is fun, but this tool made it as close to fun as you can get, especially when you see a long root along with the weed you pulled." —JG

Get it from Amazon for $44.99.

7. A high-voltage bug zapper so you don't get eaten alive by bugs while trying to enjoy the weather. This little lantern offers top-notch protection from mosquitoes, gnats, flies, and moths for up to a half-acre.

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Promising review: "Was instantaneous results. Once the light came on, anything flying was immediately drawn to it. Only running for less than an hour and needed to clean the catcher bowl. Great product, especially in South Florida, where mosquitoes are immune to every spray that's been created." —Glu Mobile

Get it from Amazon for $39.99.

8. An easy-to-install hummingbird feeder because any perfectly average window can be turned into a full-on bird observatory with 100% free admission that you can enjoy inside or out on the patio.  

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Sweet Feeders is a family-owned small business that toured with their feeders at state fairs across Texas before moving the business online in 2017.

Promising review: "I have to admit, it took a few weeks for the hummingbirds to find this feeder, but now that they visit it frequently, this beautiful feeder is a source of continual joy. Easy to use, lovely to look at on its own, and a true wonder to watch the hummingbirds feed a few inches away. The perspective this feeder offers is wondrous. I have already purchased one for a friend who lives in a much more wooded region, and she had hummingbirds feeding at it faster than I did. It's artsy, easy, genius, and fun!" —Tristram

Get it from Amazon for $27.99 (available in two materials).

9. And a weather-resistant tree face bird feeder for taking your yard's vibe from standard suburbia to fairytale forest in an instant, while enticing some woodland critters to swing by for a song and a snack. Look at you — an IRL Snow White. 

Tree Poetry / Etsy

Tree Poetry is an Orlando, Florida-based Etsy shop creating whimsical garden accessories, each hand-painted and shipped in 100% recyclable packaging. Plus, part of their proceeds go to One Tree Planted to fund planting trees around the world

Promising review: "Love our old man tree face!! It is well-painted, and the eyes glow in the dark! Screws were included for installation, and that was easy." —Lainey 

Get it from Tree Poetry on Etsy for $29.99

10. An outdoor projection set, including a 100-inch screen and a mini projector, if it physically pains you to stay inside when the weather is nice. This projector is compatible with an array of streaming devices like your laptop, Fire TV Stick, and Roku so you can start marathoning shows in your backyard.

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The home projector includes multiple ports (HDMI, two USB ports, AV, and a 3.5mm headphone jack) for widespread device compatibility. It also has built-in speakers but can easily be hooked up to other external speakers or a soundbar via Bluetooth.

Promising review: "Perfect for Halloween projections on windows for spooky decor. Always works great for regular watching shows and movies outdoors! The unit isn't that loud, but the Bluetooth connection makes it perfect for connecting to a Bluetooth speaker for louder volume." —ashley 

Get it from Amazon for $84.99.

11. A flexible adjustable mister to help you keep cool, whether you've got a full gardening itinerary planned or just want to lie out in the sun without overheating immediately. 

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

Get it from Amazon for $24.98.

12. A canopy sun shade that's easy to install and provides a versatile option for sun relief wherever you need it most. 

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If you don't already have rope, carabiners, or other mounting hardware, pick up this hardware kit

Promising review: "Worked perfectly. Only took about 30 minutes to install. We'll probably be purchasing more in different sizes for other areas around the house. Louisiana heat and humidity is a nightmare during the summer. The sun shade is a great way to combat that inexpensively." —Ishopalot!

Get it from Amazon for $22.98+ (available in a wide range of sizes and 14 colors).

13. A fast-acting lawn repair formula because your dog's peeing, playing, and digging have wreaked havoc on your yard. This easy-to-use combination of grass seeds, mulch, and soil amendment is specifically designed to repair pet-induced damage and get new grass growing ASAP. 

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Promising review: "I used this in the spring to fill out our lawn more, and it worked great! I was worried because I feel like you always hear grass seed horror stories, but I just raked our lawn good, spread seeds all over, and watered it once (sometimes twice) per day, and it filled the lawn in beautifully!" —Mariah

Get it from Amazon for $16.44

14. A three-piece wicker chair and table set for creating an outdoor lounge space so stylish your indoor furniture might start to get jealous.

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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. It shipped fast and was fairly quick and easy to assemble. It’s a hit; I get so many compliments." —Mrs.Mathews

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

15. Or a five-piece sectional sofa and table set if you plan to treat your deck as an open-air living room all summer long. 

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Promising review: "Absolutely love this couch! Had it for a while at this point, and it really brings my patio together. Had plenty of people come over for cookouts, and everyone compliments me on how comfortable it is and how good it looks! Super easy to assemble and has lasted me many months so far. Definitely worth the money!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $279.99+ (available in three colors). 

16. A handmade bamboo bee house to encourage our planet's pollinators to set up shop in your yard and naturally fertilize your flowerbed.

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Promising review: "Well-made bee house with a sturdy hanger that has made an attractive addition to my garden as well as a home to the mason bees that are so important to my veggie/flowers. I plan to give one to each of my gardening friends for Christmas!" —P. A. Nelson

Get it from Amazon for $21.98.

17. A battery-operated patio umbrella light with three brightness modes that'll add some much-needed overhead lighting when the sun goes down and the fam is knee-deep in a backyard board game. 

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The tool-free installation is as simple as opening the unit and camping it onto the umbrella pole. It requires four AA batteries to run, which are not included. 

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. 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.

18. A fully enclosed mesh cat tent so your favorite feline can safely tag along to enjoy all the stimulating sights, sounds, and smells your backyard has to offer. 

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Promising review: "My cat loves this! I take him outside twice a day in the tent. He watches birds and gets some fresh air in the safety of the tent. During the day, I tie up the door, and he loves sleeping in it. I did put a blanket in there for him, it’s a very thin bottom with no padding. Highly recommended!" —Lava

Get it from Amazon for $21.59+ (available in three colors).

19. Or a mesh raised dog bed because your hot dawg needs a place to cool off when the family is lounging around outside.

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Promising review: "My dog loves this! He is 11 years old, and I hate for his older bones to lie on bricks or concrete. He loves this bed, and we can easily move it from the back to the front yard." —Kristin, Teaching Muse

Get it from Amazon for $40.99+ (available in five sizes and six colors).

20. An outdoor inflatable ottoman if the only thing missing from your perfect patio experience is a designated place to put up your feet. It can also double as additional seating, since these surprisingly strong ottomans can support up to 300 pounds.

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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 18 styles).

21. A sturdy lockable storage box to hide away miscellaneous clutter like pool toys, yard tools, and patio cushions in secure, weatherproofed protection. Plenty of reviewers also use it on their front porches to protect packages! 

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Promising review: "It stays dry inside even with snow! This is a great little patio box. It was easy to assemble and seemed sturdy. It has done a great job surviving a Colorado winter and keeping all my items dry. I am pleased with this guy." —Kristin 

Get it from Amazon for $34.79+ (available in four sizes and three colors). 

22. These color-changing inflatable pool balls that'll instantly bring the party straight to your backyard, even if it's just you and your spouse hanging around on a Tuesday. Plus, imagine the photo ops!

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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 and 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

23. A comfy, zero-gravity canopy swing with foam cushions and a removable headrest so you can kick back and relax in suspended, shaded bliss whether you're working from home or working through a novel. 

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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!! And it only took my hubby and I only 25 to 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 $259.99 (available in 14 colors).

24. Or a best-selling double cotton hammock, including a sturdy steel stand, for quickly solving the "no tree" issue that has long kept you from fulfilling your hanging cocoon dreams. 

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Promising review: "This is an amazing hammock! The bright colors, the sturdiness, and the very easy setup. It took me and my sister-in-law about five minutes to set up. I put this hammock in my backyard, had some visitors for a couple of weeks, and they used it very, very regularly to read, sleep, and just lounge. The only thing that may bother some people is that when lying in it, the sides come over and wrap you like a cocoon. But I love it!!" —Juliet, Florida

Get it from Amazon for $99.99 (available in 15 colors/patterns).

25. A pack of solar-powered stake lights disguised as blooming lilies because they'll add instant fairy garden vibes to any regular flowerbed with a sleek wire-free design and color-changing illumination.  

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Promising review: "I believe lights like these can be hit or miss, but these have exceeded my skeptical expectations. After several months of near-daily strong thunderstorms during many of those months, these lights are still fully functional and bright, and not one 'bulb' has stopped. Great value!" —M. Chase Masters

Get a four-pack from Amazon for $29.99 (also available in larger multipacks). 

26. A 20-pack of high-yield vegetable seeds if you've always dreamed of tending to a bountiful garden, and your yard is looking like the perfect blank canvas right about now. Novice gardeners, fear not — sowing and growing instructions are included! 

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Promising review: "I’ve planted all but three of the types of veggies and every single one has germinated and some are already ready to be transplanted! I'm so excited to have a garden full of different veggies! I highly recommend!!" —Brista Mangum

Get it from Amazon for $9.99

27. A walnut-stained wooden tree swing able to support up to 300 pounds so you can inject your space with some much-needed fun for kiddos and adults alike. All you need is the right tree and some simple hanging hardware

The Original Tree Swing / Etsy

The Original Tree Swing is a Minneapolis, Minnesota-based shop creating wooden swings from local lumber that has been cut down for construction, weather damage and the like, saving it from the landfill and bringing it back to backyards everywhere. 

Promising review: "We LOVE our new swing. We purchased it with the eye splice loop. It is beautiful, simple, and a huge upgrade to our small backyard. Our three-year-old is swinging from our small cherry tree every day. Shipping was fast and the instructional videos were super easy. It is really important to us that we don't buy plastic items or things that will break after one season. We are very happy with our purchase and are confident it will last for years. Go get one!" —Lisa Maurine Ney

Get it from The Original Tree Swing on Etsy for $100+ (available in four sizes). 

28. A printed outdoor area rug that'll cozy up your outdoor oasis without being a pain to maintain and clean. It's durable and fast-drying so you can just rinse it with a garden hose!

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Promising review: "I placed this rug out on my patio underneath the furniture. It goes nicely with the color scheme. We’ve had a number of rainstorms, and it dries quickly. So far, so good!" —LSOHara

Get it from Amazon for $53.83+ (available in 11 sizes and 44 styles).

29. A metal wildlife ring firepit for creating a picture-perfect place for roasting marshmallows, telling ghost stories, and singing C-A-M-P-F-I-R-E S-O-N-G songs!

Five Metal Design / Etsy

Five Metal Design is a Neenah, Wisconsin-based Etsy shop creating metal ring fire pits featuring intricate (and often times custom) designs.

Promising review: "This is EVERYTHING they said it would be. Always hard to tell if something will look as amazing as the picture. In this case it’s as great or better than the picture. Fast delivery great friendly service! I highly recommend this company. Best purchase yet on Etsy!" —pjmklm2004

Get it from Five Metal Design on Etsy for $196+ (available in four sizes).

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