1. A crack weeder tool if weeds think they're being clever by growing in the cracks of your patio or sidewalk. This L-shaped tool can remove the entire root without you needing to literally dig around for it.
It's also got a soft grip handle because taking care of your home's outward appearance shouldn't be physically taxing. Promising review: "I've been searching for something to remove the weeds for a while and came across this amazing tool. Since I refuse to use chemicals in my yard, I've been left with scraped knuckles every time I attempt to remove weeds.
The weeds have grown so tightly in the concrete cracks that I pretty much gave up; even weed-whacking it didn't help much. Yes, you do have to use a little bit of effort, but the end result was so worth it!" — Shelley Arakaki Get it from Amazon for $19.90 .
2. And a weed puller with a long handle so you don't have to bend down to fight a weed's tough roots with your bare hands. Get your summer garden in tip-top shape! Promising review: "Oh my god, I friggin' love this tool.
I bought this on a whim, given my husband, and I bought our first house and knew nothing about caring for a yard, and 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 weed 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.
" — JG Get it from Amazon for $39.99 . 3.
A set of metal hanging flower pots for an added splash of color! Give your seedlings a fun home to blossom in. Promising review: "Lovely colorful flower pots. 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 $18.59+ (available in multicolor, black, and white).
4. A handcrafted glasswork wind chime that'll give off a stained-glass effect when light pours through. Promising review: " This is definitely the most beautiful wind chime I've ever seen , and I love the sound too.
The packaging was nice, all glass pieces were well protected. I will definitely consider buying again as gifts." — Anita J.
Get it from Amazon for $24.95 (available in 10 color combinations). 5.
A 1-foot tall garden gnome whose darling features will surely brighten up any flowerbed! Alpine Corporation is a small biz crafting cute and fun pieces for your patio and backyard. Promising review: "I’m just delighted with this little guy! He seems to be well-made, and he is nicely painted. There’s good detail in his face and his beard.
I will be looking for this brand in the future. It was well packaged. It came with a little card, which made me feel like they really cared about their product and wanted their customers to be happy.
I am!" — Happy Camper in Millville Get it from Alpine Corporation on Amazon for $16.69 . 6.
A handmade foldable wooden bench so you and your guests can sit amongst the peonies and pixies. Made of weather-resistant acacia wood, this bench will likely last for many summers to come. Patio Wise Shop is a Wisconsin-based small business making versatile pieces of furniture for both in and outside of your home.
Promising review: "I absolutely LOVE my bench. It’s beautifully made, easy to assemble, easy to fold and store. I’m so proud to have this bench adorn my porch for company.
It’s also a wonderful place to read and relax on my own. I’m thrilled!" — Margaret Boyce Get it from Patio Wise Shop on Etsy for $169.99+ (available with or without personalization).
7. Or a cutesy metal outdoor bench perfect for staging all the whimsical summer photoshoots you've been planning on Pinterest. Place this in your garden so you have a nice place to admire all your hard work.
Promising review: "This bench was delivered much faster than expected, wrapped nicely in the package with every accessory included. It was so easy to assemble, only took 10 minutes for me and my mom to finish. This bench looks more beautiful than the picture, and the color is very bright.
It is very sturdy and heavy-duty and can easily seat three people. I really love sitting on my new bench and enjoying the warm sunshine! Highly recommend!" — Shiguang Wang Get it from Amazon for $99.99+ (available in six styles).
8. Outdoor string lights for creating a cozy and warm atmosphere. Plus, they were built to withstand all kinds of weather, so no need to worry about them being damaged by Mother Nature.
Reviewers note that you should take the bulbs out before hanging the strings up! Promising review: "Very nice set of lights for the price. I bought a number of sets in various lengths to install on our deck and used a staple gun to mount them. I am very pleased with how easy it was to mount them neatly and also with the quality of light.
It's exactly the amount of warmth that we were looking for." — Frank Rizzo Get it from Amazon for $14.96+ (available in seven sizes and six colors).
9. A two-pack of solar-powered garden lights to sprinkle a little wondrous brightness throughout your garden. And they sway in the breeze, making it look like little fireflies are playing in your plants.
Promising review: "I am totally obsessed with these lights. I bought my first set and had them for about a week and couldn’t get over how lovely they were. So I have now purchased two more sets.
They have a lovely orange cloud, and they light up my flowers and azalea bushes beautifully. They have a lovely orange glow like little fireflies." — A Lombardo Get a pack of two from Amazon for $16.
98+ (available in larger pack sizes). 10. An arched wooden trellis that can serve as a gorgeous entryway into your garden.
Adorn it with climbing plants or LED lights to give it just that added sprinkle of magic. Promising review: "This wooden trellis is a purchase you can expect to last for years to come. My husband, a designer and builder by nature, called it 'overbuilt' in that there are reinforcements upon reinforcements to ensure that this thing holds thick, heavy vines, children climbing upon it, heavy winds and rain and still not fall down.
It is robust and solid and unlike anything we've seen for the price in a very very long time. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this arbor for your yard!" — Zahira Aisling Get it from Amazon for $107.99 .
11. A handmade bamboo bee house to attract these pretty pollinators to your garden. Now they'll have a lovely place to go when they're not fertilizing your plants! Promising review: "I have been encouraging my little colony of mason bees to grow larger for years, and last year, I purchased two of these little habitats for them.
They quickly filled the tubes up. This year, I bought two more to add to my total count of eight little habitats for the bees. They love these things! I will be buying more next year.
" — Cricket Get it from Amazon for $20.98 . 12.
Or a non-buzzing set of four giant metal bumble bees so you can cute-ify the area around your garden! Promising review: "I have placed them on the outside wall by my sliding doors. They look perfect there. Love these little critters!" — Ruby's Mom Get the pack of four from Amazon for $16.
89 (available in four other styles). 13. A set of 12 waterproof, hand-painted miniature fairies because they'll keep a watchful eye on your plants while they sit in their own little garden village.
Promising review: "I love these fairies. They are well made, and they were the perfect addition to my fairy garden!!" — Arlene Applewhite Get it from Amazon for $27.90 .
14. A lawn repair formula if your pup has marked your entire backyard as theirs to the detriment of your grass. And patchy lawns do not a magical garden make.
Promising review: "I live in Florida and have put sod down five times in my backyard. After a month, the sod kept dying. My landscaper said I had too much shade.
The next time I put down shade sod. That died, too. I bought two bags of this product to try it out.
I followed the instructions, and within one week, it started to grow. By the second week, it was fully grown. I am now growing a whole lawn.
It is truly a miracle product!!!" — Fred Altman Get it from Amazon for $19.84+ (available in five sizes). 15.
A hardtop gazebo with curtains that'll allow you to admire your blooms come rain or shine! Promising review: "This gazebo went together beautifully. My husband was VERY impressed with the quality and ease of assembly. He likes things that go together smoothly! Yes, there are many pieces, but just follow the directions, and you shouldn't have any trouble.
Two of us put it together in a leisurely and relaxed six hours. All the bits and pieces lined up perfectly, making the assembly a fun experience. The color is lovely, and the roof is opaque, so lighting gets through, and the roof also has UV protection.
" — MW Get it from Amazon for $399.99+ (available in six sizes and two styles). 16.
A pack of four magical mushroom spikes for a ~psychedelic~ addition to your garden! GlitZGlam is a family-owned small business that creates fun and unique products for the whole family to enjoy. From fairies to face paint, they'll have what you need! Promising review: "These are so fabulous! Beautiful, fun, quality, colorful. I can't say enough about how awesome these are! I bought them for myself as a gift, and they are so much fun! I want more!" — Jennifer L Adles Get it from GlitZGlam on Amazon for $39.
95 . 17. A galvanized garden bed because it'll keep your plants nice and tidy! Plus, it's got a double layer of anti-corrosion galvanizing.
Double plus? Its open-base design can help prevent water accumulation and decay so your plants' roots stay nice and strong. Promising review: "These came in exactly as ordered! They were a little tedious to put together, but we got it done, and we’re pleased with their size (4x8) and the way they look. Our summer garden is underway!" — CB2325 Get it from Amazon for $39.
99+ (available in three sizes and five colors). 18. Or a raised garden bed if bending down to reap what you sow is out of the question with the state of your knees and back.
Besides, keeping your blossoms higher up means easier access for smelling the roses. Promising review: "I bought two of these elevated wooden planters, and like them so much I may add another. They arrived well-packaged with all the necessary components and a clear assembly guide.
The only tool I needed was a Phillips screwdriver. I treated the fir wood with a penetrating wood sealer for added protection, installed a drip irrigation system, and look forward to harvesting lots of basil, lettuces, herbs, etc. for years to come.
" — Robert Borson Get it from Amazon for $74.99+ (available in three sizes and finishes). 19.
A natural-looking gray stone waterfall fountain whose mesmerizing and calming sounds mimic that of an actual waterfall, creating a peaceful ambience. Promising review: "We love the sound of the fountain as it sits in the corner of our deck. The ambiance during the day becomes even more magical at night when the lights can be seen.
Many of our friends and family love to just sit and enjoy the surroundings of our house, which is now complimented by this amazing fountain." — R Get it from Alpine Corporation on Amazon for $249.99 .
20. A stunning handblown glass hummingbird feeder that you can hang from a tree to invite all the little birdies over. Its rust- and leak-proof metal base has five feeding ports and perches, so a whole family of hummingbirds can dine together! Don't have anything to feed your hummingbird friends? Then consider adding this bottle of nectar to your cart! Promising review: "I’ve purchased two feeders from them now and they are gorgeous! The hummingbirds also love them! The base doesn’t get hot and the birds love to sit on the little ledges.
" — Quana Hilburger Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in two sizes and five styles). 21.
A darling clementine-shaped hanging bird feeder so you can offer any Orioles in your neighborhood fruits and jams! Promising review: "I rarely write product reviews, but this has far exceeded my expectations. I saw my first-ever Oriole a few weeks ago. He was here and then gone.
Decided to get a feeder. I was unsure how this would work. I bought two.
Put out the oranges and put grape jelly in the cups. Day one: Nothing. But on the second day, I had tons! Every day since I have had at least 7–14 birds and am going through a ton of grape jelly.
" — Amazoncustomer Get it from Amazon for $13.40+ (available in two styles). 22.
A five-tier vertical garden bed because you can use it to display your growing flowers, vegetables, and herbs! Promising review: "Perfect for my deck. Plan the plants correctly, and you barely even see the planters — it's just a cascade of flowers, vines, and herbs. Wonderful.
Well made and super super easy to assemble." — Missy Malick Get it from Amazon for $94.99+ (available in two colors).
23. Or a five-tier stackable planter if your garden space is a bit small but your green thumb is quite huge. Promising review: "I absolutely love this! I have used it to plant strawberries, lemon balm, English ivy, creeping Jenny, cauliflower on top, lavender, oregano, and parsley.
It hooks together easily, and it can be taken apart if you have to move it. It normally stays outside. However, we are having a winter freeze right now, so I had to bring it in.
I am constantly sending the link to my friends and family because they love it also." — Cynthia Stoker Get it from Amazon for $36.95 .
24. Easy-to-install interlocking teak tiles perfect for elevating any outdoor space to the level of tropical resort spa. Promising review: " Living in Hawaii you have to select wise items that are weather-, salt-, and red dirt–proof, etc.
.. In total, I ordered 11 boxes to complete my yoga deck.
I have a few left over to make steps on the back. Very pleased and happy. May order more for an outdoor shower project!" — Adelia Get 10 tiles (covers 10 square feet) from Amazon for $81.
98 . 25. A beautiful handmade glass birdbath whose four-pronged bottom will help ensure stability so your cardinal and canary friends don't have to worry about their bathtub falling over.
Fill it with water or bird feed to get winged creatures to come on over! Promising review: "This looks very nice in my garden. So far, it seems to be of good quality and a nice color. It's perfect for the smaller birds to drink and bathe in.
Yes, I would recommend for gift-giving or yourself!!!" — judybell Get it from Amazon for $33.99+ (available in five colors). The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.
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