Summer is here, the temperatures are warming up, and you’re ready to spend more time in your backyard. So, after adding some solar upgrades to your outdoor space, you’ll want to invest in some additional items to spruce up your backyard for day and night.
Keep reading to learn more about seven items that will get your backyard summer ready so you can entertain and relax solo in style.
1. Sit Around the Fire With a Chiminea
Summer evenings are ideal for toasting s’mores, grilling, and visiting with friends in the backyard. Luckily, the Prairie Fire Chiminea from The Blue Rooster will allow you to do all of these things, and more.
The chiminea fireplace also:
- Is large enough to hold 14 in. fire logs
- Has a hinged door for safety and easy access
- Includes a grilling grate
- Is safe to use on a deck or patio
- Features a solid cast aluminum body that won’t rust
2. Relax & Unwind in a Hammock
There’s something about being in a hammock that relaxes you immediately. Bring this soothing experience to your backyard with a Spreader Bar Hammock from CordaRoy’s.
This hammock is:
- Big enough for 2 people to enjoy at once
- Both supportive and flexible
- Rot, mold, and mildew-resistant
The hammock also features a 55 in wide spreader bar made from solid wood, which makes getting in and out of the hammock easier than ever.
And if you don’t have a good spot in your backyard to hang the hammock, you can also purchase a stand and hanging hardware separately. Just be aware that the hammock needs at least 4 ft. of hanging height and 13 ft. of hanging distance.
3. Rock Your Cares Away On a Porch Swing
Adding a porch swing is another fun way to spruce up your backyard area. For instance, the Centerville Amish Heavy Duty Porch Swing from The Porch Swing Company will transform virtually any outdoor area that has a ceiling into a soothing swinging space.
The porch swing comes in a number of eco-friendly, soy-based stain colors, and is also available in different lengths.
The porch swing also:
- Comes with hanging chains for a standard 8 ft. ceiling (you can also purchase additional chains for higher ceilings)
- Has the option to upgrade to hanging ropes
- Is made from kiln-dried pressure-treated pine
The swing also features a rollback design, which is known for its comfort. And just know ahead of time that assembly is required.
4. Make Your Backyard Greener Than Ever With a Living Fence
Fences are no longer only made from wood or chain link. You can also install a living fence in your backyard and enjoy privacy in a beautifully green way.
The LiveFence from Gardening on Walls, is a pre-grown ivy panel that also features:
- 65 ivy plants grown into each 6 ft tall LiveFence section
- A galvanized high-carbon steel frame
- The option to plant it in the ground, or install the system above ground in a planter box, which is sold separately
5. Grow Your Own Herbs On Your Backyard Patio
Adding an herb garden to your backyard patio is a sustainable and easy way to add flavor to your meals. Fortunately, you don’t need a large garden space in your backyard to grow herbs with the raised bed Herb Garden from VegTrug. This compact raised bed lets you enjoy the experience of growing your own herbs in a small space.
The Herb Garden:
- Features 8 lined pockets for growing herbs
- Is 80 cm. high, a comfortable height for many people
- Holds 40-50 L of potting soil
- Weighs just under 18 lbs. when empty so it’s easy to move
- Is made from 100% sustainably harvested wood
6. Define Your Backyard Space With a Durable Outdoor Rug
An outdoor rug will make a deck or patio feel more like a room. For instance, the Outdoor Adde Black Rug from Ruggable adds a stylish touch to your backyard.
This outdoor rug is:
- Machine washable, and fits in most regular washing machines
- Made from a durable polyester weave
- Fade, mold, and mildew resistant
The rug also comes in a variety of sizes to fit your space perfectly.
7. Enjoy the Summer Breeze in a Peaceful Pergola
A pergola is a pleasant place to sit and enjoy the great outdoors. The Free-Standing Zen Pergola Kit will get you on your way to adding a pergola to your backyard.
The kit includes almost everything you need to build a pergola. First, you need to select and buy the wood you want from a local home improvement store, then use the kit to complete your pergola.
The Zen Pergola Kit:
- Assembles in 1-2 hours using basic tools
- Includes all of the brackets and most of the hardware needed
- Features advanced weather coating technology
Enjoy Your Summer-Ready Backyard
Making your backyard ready for the summer doesn’t have to take a lot of time or money. Simply by adding things like a chiminea or outdoor rug, you can make your backyard more comfortable and inviting for you and your guests this summer.
