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Promising review: "I have used these lights in the yards of each of the houses I have lived in, and they work great. In my previous home, I just put them up with industrial-strength outdoor Velcro on the vinyl fence, and they stayed put for two years! For my house now, we have a deer fence around the back of the property, so I just put them up with some black twine through the two holes and hung them on the posts. I highly recommend this product." —KBonsignore

Get a set of four from Amazon for $29.99. 

Promising review: "These are incredible!! I like using the color feature in winter when it's drab outside, but once my gardens bloom, I stick to white. I have purchased these five times, and it's going to be six. I bought the first set two years ago and just purchased my newest set. I put the old ones right next to the sets I just purchased and had never changed the batteries on the original ones... They were still bright, so I never needed to. They are beautiful!!" —mosey 

Get an eight-pack from Amazon for $34.19 (also available in two- and six-packs).

Promising review: "Lovely colorful flower pots. They are the perfect size to hold a single flower and add 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 options).

Promising review: "I’ve been using this bug zapper on my back porch for a couple of days, and it actually works better than I expected. It attracts mosquitoes and flies pretty quickly, especially at night, and the buzzing isn’t overly loud. I also like that it’s waterproof, so I don’t have to bring it inside every time it rains. The size is good for both indoor and outdoor use, and the setup was simple. Definitely makes sitting outside in the evening a lot more comfortable." —YZ

Promising review: "This is an amazing hammock! The bright colors, the sturdiness, and the very easy setup. It took my sister-in-law and me 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 $119.79+ (available in 13 colors/patterns; also available in other fabric styles).

Promising review: "Got tired of my neighbors asking me what was going on with the barren strip of mud the length of my yard after it got dug up when I had my plumbing replaced. Begrudgingly, I caved, put down seed, and with daily watering… BOOM... Rapid grass. Now they can all complain about someone else’s yard." —Kristy

Get it from Amazon for $24.02+ (available in three sizes and multi-packs). 

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

Promising review: "This light is great!!! It has three brightness settings to adjust the light to your needs. 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

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

Promising review: "Took me a while to figure out how to stand the darn thing up and twist it, but when I did, it was amazing. You can adjust the water pressure for the kind of mist you want. I'm in love with it. I lay out every day, and this has been such a lifesaver in the hot weather we were having." —Cheryl A. 

Promising review: "I must say, I was a bit skeptical when I first purchased this, but after setting it up, I was absolutely amazed. I hooked it up just outside the back door at our main house, and I have incredible service in the garage apartment. Can run all computers and TV. It really is a wonderful device and definitely worth the money!" —Texas 

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 $30.99 (available in either copper or aluminum styles).

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 features a simple lever system for easy weeding.

Promising review: "Amazing product. Easy to use, no more back-breaking, hand-numbing weeding. We love this product and convinced my mother-in-law and neighbor to buy one. Truly works great." —RMM

Promising review: "I am just beginning to work in my yard and am pleasantly surprised by the effectiveness of this simple, inexpensive little tool." —Mardee

Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in three sizes and styles). 

Rivajam is a family-owned Etsy shop catering to other nature-lovers. 

Promising review: "My nephews loved these! They are the perfect gift for the outdoor lover!" —Suzanne Jobski

Get it from Rivajam on Etsy for $32.99. 

Promising review: "They still work just as new over a year later through heavy snow, hurricane weather, and consistent use. Love them!" —Lex

Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in seven sizes and four colors/styles). 

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 life. No scrubbing either. Worked well." —Chasing Fireflies

Promising review: "I use these wipes on our outdoor cushions because the birds poop all over them. They work so well! They wipe away everything and leave no stains. They're thick and long-lasting. I reordered two more containers." —DT

Get a pack of 25 wipes from Amazon for $14.99. 

Promising review: "Beautifully crafted and the sound is so pretty! I even bought one for my mom, too." —Dakota

Get it from Amazon for $24.95+ (available in 11 color combinations/styles).

Promising review: "Great sound quality and the range is GREAT!! As of now, this is my favorite outdoor speaker I have ever owned so far, and the price was VERY affordable." —HotMess Momma82

Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in four colors/styles, a clip-on style, and a two-pack).

Promising review: "  This table is well crafted with a very clever folding design with an easy-to-use locking system. It is sturdy, lightweight, and when folded, creates its own carrying handle. It's the perfect size for my small screened-in patio. Best of all, no assembly required!" —K.C.

Promising review: "This is my first year gardening with crops and flowers. Our home came with two raised garden beds out in the field. However, the beds were closed down and covered with a tarp, bricks, water buildup, etc. This soil meter helped me discover what was needed and if I could use what was already there. I'm excited to use it again after my first composting experience, too." —Taylor

Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in two colors).

Promising review: "It is early July, and I could not be more pleased with this seed mixture. Almost every day since April, I have had new surprises in my garden. I have enjoyed Alyssum, Chinese forget-me-not, zinnias, cosmos, and marigolds. I am beginning to see more forget-me-nots, poppies, pineapple sage, and Armeria. I am a beekeeper and, hence, was trying to plant some flowers the bees would like. I have an unbelievable number of pollinators busy among the flowers all day long. Today, I saw a hummingbird!! I am hoping to have these flowers self-seed and to have even more lovelies next year!" —Bio Teacher

Get it from Amazon for $9.98+ (available in three sizes and 14 styles, including annuals, perennials, regional species, and mixes that specifically attract honeybees, hummingbirds, and butterflies). 

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 $20.99+ (available in two sizes and three colors).

Ultimate Campfire is the Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Etsy shop behind this fire-starting aid. 

Promising review: "Crafted and welded exactly as expected. It balances well inside the firepit." —Thomas

Get it from Ultimate Campfire on Etsy for $39.85. 

Promising review: "I had previously ordered hooks for siding, and I couldn’t use them. But these are great!! They are easy to 'slide' into the siding and are pretty sturdy, too. I am using three of these sets and have hung different objects with them. The heaviest was a long welcome sign! You won’t be dissatisfied by ordering them." —Cheryl 

Get a four-pack from Amazon for $8.99 (also available in eight- and 12-packs). 

Thanks to controlled-release tech, one of these lasts for four months! 

Promising review: "Got an outdoor can, the kind the mechanical arm on the garbage truck picks up and tips over, with the lid opening by gravity. I placed this on the inside of the lid, near the hinge, to reduce the chance of it being scraped off during emptying, and there are no flies/maggots! No apparent odor. It just seems to put a big hurt on the fly party that used to be my trash can (litter box contents, remnants of meat, etc.)." —Michael E. Bradley

Get it from Amazon for $10.97 (also available in a two-pack).

Promising review: "This is a great addition to our front porch (we are not using the stake portion). We have three artificial lighted palm trees and an outdoor floor lamp, and we take an Alexa out and listen to music when we go out. There's still room to plug in another item, but the best feature is the fact that we only have one cord visible, and we have it mainly concealed behind the patio furniture. I highly recommend this power stake." —Shirley

Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in two colors).

It Glows Canada is your one-stop shop for all your glow-in-the-dark needs! 

Promising review: "Exactly what I wanted. Stones glow at night and look ethereal, scattered in the rockery at the lake." —Brent

Get it from It Glows Canada on Etsy for $57.83+ (available in three quantities and three colors). 

It easily mounts to just about any tree by wrapping it around the trunk, hanging it from a branch, or combining the two. Also, reviewers note that it's easy to swap out the included rope toy for a new one if needed.  

Promising review: "My pitfall puppy has destroyed every 'tough' and 'durable' toy possible, but this little guy? Lasted us almost a full year. Our older pitbull/lab is incredibly strong, and it still hasn't broken under his weight. It tired them out, too, which is great. I also found it's great for training the dog to drop/leave it because they can't run away from the ball, which makes it easier to train." —Ashlyn

Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in four colors and replacement toys). 

Promising review: "I’ve had this for about three months, and still, everything about this ashtray is perfect. It looks nice, feels like quality ceramic, and holds a decent amount. Just note if you have this outside, even with the lid on, rain will get in if you’re not under an overhang." —Myles Wagner

Get it from Amazon for $9.97+ (available in two styles and seven colors). 

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 to follow. 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 rope lengths). 

Promising review: "This is an outdoor blanket, so I didn’t expect it to be super soft, but it really is very nice. Excellent quality. We put ours on the screened-in patio on outdoor furniture where it might get rain/sun/etc, and it’s been just fine. Highly recommend because it looks really good." —Cathy 

Get it from Amazon for $15+ (available in nine colors and a two-pack). 

My Fairytale Doors is an Etsy shop based in the Netherlands, creating tiny little fairy doors to help you build out an enchanting world in your own backyard. 

Promising review: "This gnome door came with adorable attention to detail and was perfect in so many ways! Thank you!!!" —Clare Heilman

Get it from My Fairytale Doors on Etsy for $29.16. 

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