The most genius cheap things for your backyard with near-perfect Amazon reviews

Elevate your yard decor by adding wreaths, fairy lights, or personalized signs directly to your vinyl siding with these hooks. They don’t require any drilling or holes — instead they slip directly into the seam, so they can be easily removed and relocated for seasonal decor. They’re made of high-quality stainless steel and are rust-proof, too.

An instant — and budget-friendly — way to elevate your patio is with a cool area rug like this one. Made of synthetic fibers, it’s great for indoor or outdoor use, resists UV fading, and won’t accumulate dirt or spills due to the low-pile design. Plus, it’s super easy to clean: just spray with dish soap and water and rinse with your hose.

If your outdoor furniture needs a little extra protection, check out this spray that repels rain and snow, and helps reduce fading from UVA/UVB rays. It works on basically everything, including umbrellas, grill covers, awnings, flags, outdoor furniture cushions, and pillows to keep your patio and porch looking great year after year.

Hang these colorful crystals in your garden, on your patio, or off your balcony, and watch as they catch the sun to create a stunning lightscape in your yard. Crystals and ornaments shaped like moons and stars hang off a gorgeous chain and reflect the light, adding a quirky elegance to your yard.

These twinkle lights sit on a super thin copper wire and feature eight lighting modes to elevate your outdoor parties or hangouts. They’re solar-powered and have an eight to 10 hour run time on one full charge. And the eight lighting modes include everything from steady on to twinkling to slow fading, depending on the vibe you’re going for.

Not only does this storage box look great — it’s made of resin that’s painted like imitation wood — but it’s waterproof and durable to keep your outdoor cushions, outdoor games, cooking tools, and more safe and dry. And yes, it can hold all that since it holds 31 gallons. It also has a lockable lid that can double as a bench, holding up to 220 pounds.

With a 4.8-star rating, this gardening knife comes with pre-labeled measurement lines so you can get an evenly dug hole as well as evenly separated holes. It has a stainless steel blade and a sturdy wooden handle, so you know it’s high quality. And this hori hori is not just for digging — it can also be used for cutting, sawing, planting, probing, slicing, transplanting, and more thanks toone serrated and one smooth, sharp edge.

Make cocktails wherever you go with this clever ice bucket. It has double wall insulation to avoid condensation and spilling, all while keeping your ice colder for longer. Plus, it has an internal reservoir to keep the cubes above melted water. It has a super easy-to-hold handle, a hook to hang the included nylon tongs, and a removable bucket to keep your garnishes chilled and elevated.

These giant dice are a great addition to your backyard game collection, since they can be used for over 20 games — from Yardzee to Farkle to Stuck in the Mud. Despite their size and wooden material, they’re super lightweight and they come with five reusable score cards. Plus, they’re weather-resistant so you don’t need to worry about leaving them out in the rain by accident.

Each stem of these solar lights has eight bulbs on flexible iron wires that sway in the wind to make your garden look like its covered in clusters of beautiful fireflies. They’re waterproof, heat-resistant, and solar powered for long-lasting light to add a charming and quirky touch to your outdoor space.

Stop chasing around flies, mosquitos, gnats, and other pests when you have this electric racket. The 4,000-volt zapper can be used indoors or outdoors and has a built-in LED light so you can even use it at night. On just a single charge, it has up to 10,000 zaps, and it has a ton of safety features like triple-layer mesh to protect your fingers.

This collapsible mat is made of super strong cloth that’s waterproof and wear-resistant to make repotting plants less of a mess. It has raised edges that not only keep everything on the mat, but also make it easy to pour excess out when you’re done. Plus, its usefulness doesn’t stop at plant repotting; you can also use the mat to clean small pets, craft, or give your kids room for projects.

Whether you want to roast marshmallows or just relax with a glass of wine next to a fire, this tabletop fire pit can be used outside or inside to really set the vibes. It’s smokeless, odorless, and ash-free for clean, easy flames. Best of all, it works with isopropyl or ethyl alcohol that you can easily get at your local drugstore.

Reviewers love this scraper tool, calling it a “sturdy grill cleaner” that eliminates the fear of metal brush fibers falling off and ending up in your food. It features various sized notches that fit into the curves of your grill grates to make cleaning easier than ever. Plus the other side features a bottle opener so you can pop open a cold one while you’re cooking and cleaning.

These unique coils burn for five to seven hours and cover up to a 10-foot radius to keep your outdoor date night or dinner party mosquito-free. The set comes with 12 coils and six stands, and you can use a few coils at the same time to cover more space. No wonder they have over 4,000 five-star ratings; reviewers loved the subtle scent and that they ignite quickly and easily.

This spray works to quickly break down and dissolve spider and bird droppings to keep your outdoor furniture and surfaces looking good as new. Just spray it directly onto the stained fabric, fiberglass, painted surfaces and more, let it sit for 30 to 45 seconds, then rub and rinse away for a stain-free patio.

This convenient tray has four compartments that sit over ice to display and serve your favorite fruits, veggies, or condiments during a cookout. Because they’re separate from and slightly elevated off the ice bucket area, your food will keep cool but won’t get soggy or freeze. And the whole thing comes with a hinged lid to keep your stuff safe from bugs when you’re serving outside.

Create a custom walkway in your backyard with this roll-out wooden path. It’s made of dense, high-quality wood slats separated by strong rubber spacers that can easily bear heavy steps. But it also features a slightly ribbed top for a safe, nonslip surface. This path comes in straight and curved styles, which can be combined to create the walkway of your dreams.

“Exactly what I need to get those darn weed roots,” one reviewer raved about this extra-long weeding tool. It features a soft, ergonomic handle with contoured finger grips, and a stainless steel duel-pronged end that pulls the weed at the root without bothering nearby plants so you don’t need to dig or worry about regrowth.

This attachment secures directly to your existing pressure washer hose to offer you five different heads in one. The smallest nozzle is great for hard-to-reach crevices in your sidewalk or driveway, while the largest nozzle is great to spray on detergents with its misting tip. Plus, there’s a locking safety handle to prevent accidental sprays.

Add one to three packets of this powder to your outdoor fireplace, bonfire, or fire pit, and in just seconds the flame will begin to glow in stunning rainbow colors. The excitement lasts for up to an hour but don’t worry you can just add another packet to keep the light show going. They’re a super fun way to spice up your outdoor gathering or camping trip, which is why they have 29,000 five-star reviews.

This mat is reversible and comes with everything you need to play a giant game of checkers or tic-tac-toe in your backyard at your next picnic. The 4-by-4-foot mat is made of double-stitched canvas that’s machine-washable, and the red and black discs are made of thick foam that’s easy to grab and play.

This gardening starter kit has over 16,000 seeds with 35 varieties of popular vegetables such as lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, squash, peppers, beans, and more. They’re heirloom, non-GMO, and chemically untreated to create a stunning, environmentally friendly, and healthy garden. Plus, the kit comes with 35 plant stakes.

These heavy-duty storage straps are made of weatherproof polypropylene and feature a stainless steel grommet, making it easy to hang up to 50 pounds of wire, equipment, or hose. They have an industrial-quality hook-and-loop closure and come in three sizes so you can customize it to what you need to hang.

These solar-powered lights hook onto the ledge of your deck or the edge or your patio and automatically rotate between seven different fun colors to elevate your backyard dining or relaxing experience. They’re waterproof, heat-resistant, frost-resistant, and can charge in just four to five sunny hours.

Cover your food in these mesh tents to keep away pesky flies, ants, and other pests. With reinforced metal poles, an easy-to-use latch to pull it into position, and high-density mesh, these tents are perfect to protect your food during dinner parties, barbecues, picnics, and more. Plus, they collapse super small for storage.

Not only does this ring toss look amazing, it’s made of New Zealand pine and extra stiff rope, both of which are designed to be weather- and water-resistant. It also can be used to play up to 15 different games. It requires no tools to set up, and it comes with a carrying case so you can easily hold everything and take it with you from your backyard to someone else’s.

Attract and feed your neighborhood hummingbirds when you have this gorgeous glass feeder. It can hold up to 24 ounces of liquid and has six individual feeding ports designed to let the birds drink while keeping ants and squirrels out. Plus, it has a leakproof washer and a wide mouth that makes refilling easy.

This sprinkler oscillates back and forth and can be adjusted 360 degrees to cover over 4,000 feet of grass. It works with well water for smooth operation, and the base allows it to be connected to other sprinklers to cover an even larger span of land to get your get your grass healthy and green.

This marshmallow roasting sticks extend from 10 to 34 inches to keep your hands and fingers far from the fire. They’re made of stainless steel, feature a comfortable wood handle, and even have a rotating head for evenly crisp marshmallows every time. Plus, they come with protective tips for the sharp edge, and a heat-resistant carrying case. It’s no wonder why they have a 4.7-star rating on Amazon.

Time to chill out and relax with your favorite cocktail or mocktail in the pool with this inflatable lounger. It has a sunken base to prevent water from splashing inside, as well as a removable headrest and a drink holder. Plus, if you don’t have a pool — this can be your pool! Just blow it up, put it on the floor of your hard, and add water into the base.

This stainless steel barbecue basket makes it easier than ever to cook your favorite veggies, meat, and fish without worrying about them falling through the grill’s grates and into the flame. It’s super lightweight and has an attachable handle that you can use to flip your food for even cooking.

This ring toss game is so much fun and takes up almost no space in your patio, deck, or yard. It comes with a mini wooden surfboard with a hook on it, as well as a ring and some wire that you mount to a coordinating elevated space to play the game. Because it’s so compact, and takes less than five minutes to set up, less than five minutes to learn, and a long time to master — making it a great addition to your backyard parties or date nights.

If you want the look of torch lights without the worry of an active flame, check out these solar powered lights. Not only are they gorgeous — check out that stunning patterned lampshade — but they also flicker like a very realistic fire for all the vibes and none of the concern. On one solar charge, it has a battery life of up to eight hours.

With a minimalist design that lets you get the best view, this bird feeder is designed specifically with orioles in mind (though fans noted that it also attracts other birds, like woodpeckers, cat birds, and and house finches). It has a hanging design, with prongs that can be used to hold orange halves, along with a removable glass dish that’s perfect for jelly, nectar, or mealworms.

Gardening is fun, but it can be hard on your knees and back if you don’t have something like this seat when you’re cutting bushes or potting tall plants. It can then convert to a kneeler for when you’re digging or planting directly into the ground. It not only gives you cushioned support, but it also has a removable side pocket to hold your tools.

If you’re short on space in your yard but don’t want to sacrifice your garden, check out this vertical planter. Each of the five tiers can hold up to three plants and feature large leaking holes, so as you water the first two tiers, it filters down to the lower ones for greener gardening. It can be left on the ground, but it also comes with a super strong chain to hang it.

This neem oil can be used on outdoor and indoor plants — including fruits, veggies, and delicate flowers — to repel pests and disease and keep your plants healthy. It protects against black spots, mildew, fungus, and more, while killing insects before they have a chance to start munching on your garden. It’s an Amazon shopper favorite with over 19,000 five-star reviews.

Add a charming and adorable touch to your yard with this best-selling light statue. Not only is the statue of an adorable tortoise with a succulent-covered shell, but the built-in lights are solar powered and can work for up to eight hours on one charge. It’s waterproof, auto-charging, and has over 7,500 five-star ratings. If turtles aren’t your thing, this statue also has bunny, gnome, angel, and frog designs.

Great for mocktails, cocktails, or infused water, this 1-gallon mason jar has a built-in spigot that makes serving drinks easy and fun. It has an easy-to-open top with a wide mouth that makes filling and refilling a breeze, and it comes with a really cute shabby chic stand that elevates the jar so grabbing a drink is mess-free.

If you have so many plants that you’re often forgetting what’s what, these colorful garden markers will help you keep it all straight. Available in a set of 120, the waterproof tabs are simple to secure with their loop closure, and they’re easy to write on with a marker.

Whether you’re drying flowers for an art project or herbs for your kitchen, this drying rack is what you need. With six layers of breathable, nontoxic mesh, you’ll have plenty of drying room. Each layer has a zipper and full enclosure to protect goods from insects and birds. The rack comes with hooks, pruning shears, and a storage bag.

You invested in a deck box to protect your outdoor items — but what about protecting your deck box so it stays looking as nice as the rest of your yard? This waterproof cover is made with heavy-duty polyester, and it will help protect your deck box from weathering and fading. It comes in two colors and several sizes, and it has adjustable straps for a secure fit.

“We love smash burgers!” one reviewer raved. “We had been using a spatula to flatten them which was fine, but I found this and it was relatively inexpensive so I bought it and my goodness what a difference it makes.” This burger press is made of heavy cast iron that weighs the patty down to a flat, 6.5-inch shape for a juicy center and crispy edges. It’s a bestseller on Amazon with over 11,000 five-star reviews.

Say goodbye to mosquitos ruining your backyard hangs with this 20-count pack of mosquito dunk tablets. Each dunk (aka tablet) covers 100 square feet of space, killing mosquito larvae before they’re old enough to bite. It contains a bacteria toxic only to mosquito larvae but nontoxic to humans, wildlife, fish, and pets. “Great value and easy to use,” one shopper shared. “They are odorless and work well!”

Stop eating dinner outside in the dark and install this best-selling light on the inside of your patio umbrella instead. It has an internal clamp that adjusts to securely hang around your umbrella’s pole and has three lighting modes — dim, bright, and super bright. Plus, it’s battery-operated so you can have light whenever you need it.

Made of durable plastic, this set of five planters comes in different sizes to accommodate your indoor plants. They’re self-watering, with a reservoir at the bottom that provides water for plants for up to a week without frequent watering. Evenly dispersed drainage holes allow excess water to drain as needed.

With this multi-sharpener, you can easily make sure the blades on all of your garden tools stay in top shape. It has a large safety handle that has enough room so you can wear a protective glove, and it has five sharpening points to work with all sorts of blade types and angles.

These planting gloves are a must-have whether you’re a professional gardener or a backyard green thumb. They’re made of a stretchy latex with an elastic cuff that not only keeps your hands from getting dirty but also protects them from scratches. Plus, they have super strong claw tips to dig holes without additional tools or making a mess.

Reviewers are obsessed with the strong magnets on this self-closing screen door. Using super sticky hook and look tape and thumbtacks, this screen mounts to your doorframe — inside or outside — in mere minutes. Once installed, it features 26 high-quality magnets that easily open with a simple push, and then automatically close to ensure unwanted bugs stay out.

Light up your walkways, pool area, flower bed, driveway, or patio perimeter with these super cool ground lights. They stake directly into the grass or dirt to sit flush to the ground, which means they won’t get in the way of lawn mowers or weeders. They’re waterproof, solar powered, and have a battery life of eight to 10 hours on a single charge.

Reviewers can’t seem to get enough of this ladder toss game, which is so easy to set up and suitable for adults and kids alike. With over 10,000 perfect ratings on Amazon, the popular game comes with everything you need to get the party going: two targets with score trackers, six rubber bolos, a rule book, and a carrying case for it all.

Add a charming touch to your patio, deck, or yard with these colorful ladybug sculptures. Made of metal, they have a hook on the back and can be easily hung on your fence, wall, patio ledge, tree trunk — you name it. They come in four vibrant colors and are an adorable statement-making addition to your yard’s decor. It’s no wonder why they have such a high rating after over 7,000 reviews.

This mini Bluetooth speaker is waterproof and fits into the palm of your hand, so you can have music anywhere you go outside. It has up to 10 hours of battery life on a single charge, and it features a metal carabiner to hang it. This fan-favorite speaker has a 4.7-star rating after more than 70,000 reviewers weighed in, and it comes in your choice of 12 colors.

Instantly elevate your outdoor space when you add throw pillow covers like these stunning floral ones. They come in a few sizes and feature a vibrant design of flowers, dragonflies, bees, butterflies, and other bright bugs. The water resistant pillow covers are made of a polyester blend and are easy to clean — important for any outdoor furniture.

Water balloons are fun but they take time to fill and then you have to locate the spent balloons — but these reusable water balloons are just as fun without any of the drawbacks. The 12-pack comes with a carrying bag and each one has a magnetic sealing seam, making them easy to fill again and again.

Ensure you have fresh snacks and icy drinks at your next get-together with this pair of inflatable serving bars. They come with a hand air pump for easy filling and measure a generous 24.5 by 51.5 inches.

This portable and lightweight dog bed provides your pet a cooling spot off the hot ground and it can be hosed off when it needs cleaning. Choose from several colors and sizes in the listing.

Grilling and outdoor picnics will be easier with this grill caddy on hand. It has lots of compartments to organize your sauces, cutlery, and other supplies. It has a spot to dispense paper towels, hooks for hanging tools, and a wooden handle that makes it easy to transport. It comes in three colors in the listing.

This pair of plush outdoor pillows is water resistant and comes in lots of sizes to fit in various covers. “The best quality I’ve found. [...] Very fluffy which fully filled my outdoor pillow covers,” wrote one shopper.

Whether you have a pool or just like to lounge in the sun, this quick-dry towel is a handy (and luxe-looking) addition to your backyard setup. Available in several sizes and fun designs, the microfiber towel dries fast and even resists sand, making it perfect to bring to the beach too. It packs up easily in the included carrying case so you can take it anywhere.

This grill spatula is sure to put a smile on your face. The tool has six uses beyond being merely a spatula: it can open bottles, act as a knife, remove food from skewers, lift grill grates, and more.

Ensure your lawn and garden beds stay healthy with this handy soil moisture meter. The single probe won’t harm delicate roots and the dial is large and easy to read. It has racked up an impressive 38,000-plus five star reviews on Amazon.

Keep cool while bouncing in the warmer months with this trampoline sprinkler attachment. The extra-long 35-foot hose is designed to fit 14- to 16-foot trampolines and it features leakproof solid brass connectors to last.

Add a fun and functional flare to your outdoor space with one of these owl stake lights, which come in two different designs. They have LED lights that are solar-powered, so no fussing with weaving extension cords or changing out batteries. “Love this cool-looking addition to my garden,” one fan wrote. “We usually have clouds overhead and rain, yet it absorbs enough sunlight to glow every night.”