29 Practical Things To Buy For Your Yard

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24-05-2025

An inflatable projector screen so you can host the most epic outdoor movie nights your cul-de-sac has ever seen! No more projecting movies onto the side of your house and wondering if you're looking at an important detail of the movie or just an impurity on your wall.
A side table with a little secret…it's also a cooler! Get one for your next BBQ and watch all your guests' eyes grow wider when they finally figure out where you're hiding all the cold drinks!
A canopy to protect your backyard oasis from the sun's rays that are sometimes just a bit too much… but not enough that you want to actually go inside.
You can purchase the hardware set to attach this canopy to your home for $16.99. Promising reviews: "Perfect cover for our BBQ grill patio area." —Gma"Have had it up for over a month and it is holding up very well to sun, wind, rain, and storms. I take it down when I get enough forewarning of strong storms, but sometimes we've been out of town and it has held up quite well. We roll it up and to the side using the installation kit anchors when we get warning for strong winds. But, like I've said, we've come home after storms to small branches down in the yard, but the sail was good. It does a great job of blocking the sun and cools the house and patio quite nicely from the summer sun." —Ms. ShannonGet it from Amazon for $23.98+ (available in a variety of sizes and 14 colors).
Some waterproof and shatterproof solar-powered outdoor string lights that'll create the perfect, twinkly ambiance to keep your summer parties going long after the sun has set.
A scent-free mosquito repellent to help keep those ~bug~gers away without adding any smells or sounds to your relaxing vibes. Sometimes, you just wanna eat your freshly grilled burgers without worrying about getting eaten alive or having your whole meal flavored with citronella.
A portable Cuisinart vertical smoker that'll slow cook brisket, turkey, chicken, or whatever else your heart desires. This is going to revolutionize your backyard BBQs. Be warned, none of your neighbors will ever want to host again once they know what you're cookin' in your yard.
Promising review: "So far I've smoked a pork tenderloin, chickens, Cornish game hens, a prime rib, and an 18-pound turkey. I couldn't be happier with the way everything has turned out. This product is incredibly easy to use: you just set the temperature, put the meat inside the smoker, and walk away. It doesn't use an open flame so it's great for apartment balconies where you might not be allowed to grill. Cooking and cleaning are both easy, and I'd recommend this product for beginners and experts alike." —William H.Get it from Amazon for $299.99.
A four-piece furniture set to furnish your outdoor space just as well as your indoor living room. I mean come on, grab yourself a refreshing beverage, kick your feet up, and you'll never wanna go inside again.
The set comes with two single chairs, a double chair, and a coffee table, and the cushions are included!Promising review: "Wow! Such a great set! It comes in a surprisingly small box — these people must be great at Tetris! It was easy to put together and they even made all the screws the same size! Super comfy and looks great on my new deck!" —Jennifer CupkeyGet it from Amazon for $144.99+ (available in three cushion colors).
A set of four motion sensor lights so you don't have to worry about tripping over a branch (or yourself…😅) when you walk inside after a long day in the yard.
Promising review: "These lights are great!! No lag time when you walk out! As soon as I open the storm door, they turn on quicker than when flies hits the poo!! The eight LED lights are way bright enough, too!! I am ordering more for the back porch and for the garage!!" —KevinssGet a set of four from Amazon for $36.99.
A cedar oil insect killer that is pet- *and* kid-safe so you can feel good about killing those fleas, mosquitoes, beetles, and gnats without harming any of your loved ones in the process.
This is free of pesticides, fragrances, and artificial colors. It's safe to use on lawns, gardens, patios, vegetables, flowers, dog kennels, and grass. It's also safe to use on areas where your pets or kids play. The spray treats and prevents infestations from ants, ticks, chiggers, crickets, Japanese beetles, and roaches. Just FYI, some reviewers note that because of the added cedar oil the product may attract carpenter bees if you already have a few flying around. Read more about the safety of cedar oil as a bug repellent at the EPA and USDA.Promising review: "Wow! Well worth the money! Two months ago, we purchased 70 acres in Virginia and decided to start a hobby ranch. Because we are on well water, I was looking for a safe alternative to normal pesticides — that's when I learned about cedar oil. Due to the mild winter, the ticks are extremely bad this year. I purchased this and I was pleasantly surprised. I first used it on our inside dogs and sprayed it directly on some visibly alive ticks. When they say it kills them immediately, they mean it. Later that afternoon, I found one latched on to me so I sprayed directly on it and again dead within seconds. The best part is that it doesn't leave an oily residue and smells great. I will be buying in bulk from here on out." —Timothy J SullivanGet it from Amazon for $37.99.
An expandable garden hose, which extends up to three times its normal length to quench the thirst of every last inch of your yard.
Promising review: "I have three of these. The lightweight is important to me. I loop these over the hose bib when finished using them. No need to bring the hose inside." —TinkerbellGet it from Amazon for $44.99+ (available in five lengths).
A raised garden kit easier to put together than most other above-ground gardens — no screws, tools, or pounding into the ground required! The hardest part about it will be deciding what you want to plant.
A set of color-changing inflatable pool lights that are solar powered so you don't have to put in any effort to reap the benefits of these vibey lights. Your pool parties are about to get ~lit.~
A hanging hammock chair so comfy you may find yourself taking more than a couple afternoon naps outside. Go ahead and just get one for each member of your family cause you aren't going to want to share.
Promising review: "The hammock chair is really comfortable. The quality seems good and it came with everything you need for installation. They provided the mounting bracket, chain, and all hardware needed. I would recommend this chair." —Chris H.Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (available in three colors).
A garden dump cart that'll help you easily move around whatever cumbersome item you have taking up space in your backyard at the moment — dirt, rocks, gourds, you name it, this thing has got you covered up to 600 pounds.
Promising review: "It's full of gourds from the garden this very minute. It was great pulling it around and navigating the vines. I need better skills backing it up, though. It was full to the top with gourds, then I added water with the garden hose to the top and it was still easy to maneuver. Great product, which I actually bought for the cabin, to haul luggage and firewood up a steep narrow trail, I might have to get another as I don't want to part with it around the house." –Beth G.Get it from Amazon for $129.99+ (available in two colors and four sizes).
A reliable Weber charcoal grill to cook up a ton of food without taking up a ton of space, so even those of us with small backyards can still enjoy that freshly grilled goodness.
Reviewers love this grill and say it maintains its temperature, has a large cooking area, cooks food evenly, and is easy to clean.Promising review: "I love this grill! I'd been wanting to buy it for almost a year and am so excited to finally have it. I had my first barbecue outside and the Webber was fantastic. I was able to fit burgers, hot dogs, potatoes, and pineapple on the surface at the same time. There's lots of space to cook various foods at once. I love the easy ash cleanup thanks to the bottom bucket. This product is very sturdy and stable, and I put it together in 10 minutes." —Dani L.Get it from Amazon for $219+ (available in three colors).
A rechargeable, waterproof cooler light so you don't crack open a can of Coke only to take a huge sip and realize it's actually Dr. Pepper 🤢.
One charge is good for 60 hours of white light.Promising review: "Such a neat item! I purchased this for my husband's hunting trip and he's truly enjoyed the handiness of the light. He said it provided extra light in the dark wilderness. The light is compact, and easy to charge. It lasted multiple days from one charge. Also, the different light modes are fun and one can even have a party with the blinking effect!" —ElenaGet it from Amazon for $19.99.
A handy, dandy turf spreader to help you evenly and efficiently spread things like grass seed and fertilizer. Move over Jim, there's a new best kept lawn in town.
Promising review: "What I like most about this spreader is that it is small and light. Other spreaders, when they hit a depression in the lawn stop, can deposit too much fertilizer. This unit just skips over the dents and holes in my lawn, making for a quicker and more thorough job. Sometimes less heavy-duty is good." —BillGet it from Amazon for $22.97+ (available in four sizes).
An aesthetically pleasing firewood rack so you can stop avoiding your firepit because you don't want to walk all the way to the back of your yard to grab some wood. Now you can store it front and center and have it be a lovely focal point piece.
Promising review: "I picked up two of these as Christmas gifts. They are easy to assemble and look beautiful with wood stacked in them. They look very elegant in one setting and pair well with the rustic setting of the other recipient's home. I'm very pleased with my purchase. I sell firewood commercially and have purchased many racks over the years. This is my new favorite small rack!" —Kimberly Joseph Get it from Amazon for $44.99+ (available in three styles).
A bee-proof and drip-free hummingbird feeder that'll encourage all your fast-winged buddies to hang out with you every afternoon.
An outdoor heater to provide a little extra heat on those chilly nights, and to make sure your backyard oasis doesn't have an expiration date and instead can be enjoyed all year long.
Or a hanging outdoor heater you can mount to your wall or ceiling if you don't want to take up any floor space. Your neighbors might not even know you have them and think you're a little weird for sitting outside in 50 degrees, but you'll actually be super toasty and comfortable.
A pooper scooper so you aren't walking around like you're dodging stinky mines in your own yard. And with this you don't have to touch any steamy 💩.
A crack weeder tool designed to get the whole root of the weed so you don't spend all your time trying to rip 'em out by hand just to break it off and make getting the entire thing nearly impossible. Say gooooodbye to those pesky plants growing up between the cracks in your concrete.
A magnetic screen door so your pets and kiddos can come and go as they please without you having to get up every five minutes when they change their minds…again. This is also a great way to get a nice cool breeze inside without having to swat away a million mosquitoes.
A multisurface, bleach-free Wet & Forget outdoor cleaner that'll help clear up moss, mold, mildew, or algae without anyyyy scrubbing required. Just spray it on and watch as the gross green stains get lifted away.
Easy-to-install interlocking Teak tiles to instantly elevate your space into something worthy of being at a fancy resort.
A stainless-steel firepit that'll have a little extra heat radiating while you grill your marshmallows over the open flames.
A Sun Joe pressure washer for any of your more stubborn cleaning tasks that are gonna take some extra oomph to get rid of. You'll be so satisfied watching your wood panels return to their normal color, you'll wanna walk around your whole yard to find more things to use it on.
A battery-operated patio umbrella light with three brightness modes so you can add some much-needed light, allowing you to stay outside chatting with friends or playing cards even when the sun goes down.