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Promising review: "Love the comfort and fit of these thick seat cushions on our patio furniture. The color is exactly what we expected, and we have updated the look of our older patio furniture. They were much less expensive than the ones we saw from another online vendor." —Patricia

Price: $34.98+ (available in 10 colors/patterns)

Promising review: "Lasted two years with continuous use all seasons except for winter. Well worth the money. Just purchased my second one. My only complaint is the included cover does not prevent rain from getting through." —Laurena 

Promising review: "We have had our lights for over two years now. I purchased four boxes in case I wanted to add to or replace them if they stopped making them after the season. Glad to see they are still making them. Ours have been outside in the weather, and we have had one light bulb break from a storm, but all the lights are working. Just had to replace that one bulb. These are good lights that last." —Jessica

Promising review: "Over the years I’ve had/purchased at least four umbrellas for this small bistro table — and this is the best one yet!!! A few were taken by the wind or faded, or the fabric was thin and then tore. This fabric is thick to the touch, and the sturdy spokes keep it in place—and make it stand almost majestically! I will be purchasing a 9-footer for another dinette umbrella on the deck. This dark gray is a 7-footer. You won’t be disappointed with your purchase!!!" —Anonymous

Price: $39.99+ (originally $93.99; available in 32 styles)

Promising review: "The rug shipped and arrived in time for my Easter porch luncheon! The rug is a beautiful blue and cream color. It is not like the plastic feeling of outdoor rugs, it is very nice and feels great. Our grandbaby is crawling, and it is so much softer on his knees. I am ordering another one for the other area of the porch, 10/10 recommend. It is a very nice rug for the price!" —Natasha

Price: $43.99+ (available in two colors and four sizes)

Promising review: "I've been looking for something like this for my deck for a while, and had not previously been able to find one within my budget that would prove to be waterproof for my stuff. This one has done an excellent job at keeping my stuff dry and looks really nice. Assembly wasn't too bad; my only slight complaint is that the doors don't quite shut together perfectly. However, it still serves its purpose very well, and I have not had any issues with things inside getting wet. Very happy I finally found this product." —Kasey

Price: $79.98+ (available in two colors)

Promising review: "These lights look very nice in my front flower garden. They emit a yellowish light, and they don't seem to attract bugs. If the day is very sunny, they will last a few hours at night, so I am happy. I'm thinking of buying another box for the garden in my backyard. In my photos, you can see the difference in the light colors." —Lori

Price: $19.66 for six (also sold individually)

Promising review: "I bought these because I have a wooded area on one side of my house and wanted to make it more 'pretty'. These did the trick! They are absolutely beautiful, and the best part is that they come back each year. These also attract hummingbirds and are great for the bees! I plan to purchase a couple more packs and put them elsewhere around the yard, too." —Krista

Promising review: "It was almost impossible to walk on our bumpy lawn and not think we were just walking on rocks everywhere, although when you look down, you see grass. I cannot believe the instant change!!! We live in a new development, and it's just rocks and bad sod. We honestly have the best lawn on the block now." —1Amoards

Promising review: "Very nice, good quality." —Jennifer

Price: $29.99+ (available in 40 colors/patterns)

Promising review: "Fantastic little guy! I have a 100-foot hose that collects grass clippings and bugs. I got this this summer; I want a cleaner yard look. No instructions, but it does have a QR code. You scan it, and it brings you to their site, which has instructions. Not gonna lie, I NEEDED those instructions lol. It looks great, and my hose fits in with no problem. Sturdy also. I'm about 125 pounds, and I can sit on it as a chair lol." —Kay

Promising review: "Beautiful!! Looks great on my deck! Nice fabric and colors are perfect for outdoors." —Corkey

Price: $20.73+ for two (available in three sizes and three colors)

It comes with two nautical-grade carabiners and two ready-to-hang 5-foot hammock straps for easy setup. 

Promising review: "Nice, basic feeder. I like this feeder because it does hold a lot of seed, and the birds seem to like it, too. It also allows me to add mealworms to their regular seed, where especially the cardinals love it!!" —Beverly

Price: $14.84 (also available in a two-pack)

Promising review: "This is my second time buying this grill. The first time I bought the six-burner grill and loved it! This time I went with the four-burner and love it even more. It's just a little smaller. It's packaged really well, and I was able to build it in about 30 minutes. My son prepped the grill before we used it and fired it up within a day! It heats up evenly and quickly and will last me several years in this Florida climate. Great choice and glad I went either way, another Expert Grill." —Charles

Price: $194+ (originally $224; also available in stainless steel and a three-burner)

Promising review: "Nice plant stand, super easy to assemble, and even better price than other similar ones I've gotten from Ikea. Will be getting a second one for the porch and some live summer plants for both stands out there." —Sandra

Promising review: "The boxes were just as I imagined and looked just like the photos provided online. They look great on my front porch." —Sunshine

Promising review: "I absolutely love this watering can! I really didn’t need another one, but I fell in love with the color! I totally recommend it. It’s a great value for the size, and it’s also just so cute! Sadly, I went to order my sister the same color, but she lives in Florida…And they only had green or yellow. Hopefully, they will get the other colors very soon." —Katina 

Promising review: "This is 5 stars all the way around. Cute set, and a nice Serena & Lily alternative!!!" —Jennifer

Promising review: "Very nice; looks like real stone! Love it! Wish it were bigger! Love the sound of the water, and the waterfalls are so pretty! Have it on my patio, but got it for out front to put in with my flowers and shrubs!" —Mary

Promising review: "Love the chic look. It complements my patio nicely as a middle table for two patio chairs. I can't wait to WOW my guests with the cooler feature." —yevonne

Price: $79.99+ (available in four colors)

Price: $119.98+ (available in two colors)

Promising review: "I can't put into words how satisfied I am with the purchase. My children and I absolutely love it." —Lidia

Price: $18.99+ (available in two colors)

Promising review: "These border fences are wonderful, and the design really complements my garden. They are sturdy and of good quality. We have rabbits that eat the lilies before they bloom. I put these borders around all the garden beds, and I'm happy to say that this year we will be able to see and enjoy the lilies." —Lynnette

Price: $5.97 (also available in multi-packs)

Promising review: "This is a very pretty set. Perfect size for our small deck. We were very pleased and surprised with the quality and appearance of this set. I am delighted. My husband is amazed at how gorgeous it looks and at the quality of the materials. I would recommend it to anyone with a deck of our size, 12 x 13, with a grill. Looking forward to once again sitting out there enjoying the birds, the sun, and the air. I was able to put it together by myself. It is lightweight but sturdy. Love the color! (red) A great set for the money, looks like a more expensive set. Really lovely!" —Helen

Price: $167.99+ (available in five colors)

Promising review: "I love this mulch because I have 9 young fruit trees at our house. When the cold temperatures got low into the teens, these young trees needed support. I bought several bags of this mulch and circled it around the base of all 9 trees. It protected the base of the tree and added warmth to the newly forming roots. I also love the dark color. It makes our trees look elegant, too. You can't go wrong with this mulch." —Joan

Price: $2 (available in three colors and a larger size)

Promising review: "I love my pool! It was nice to relax in my pool this summer. When it is filled up, it comes up to waist-deep. It is big enough for a pool float. Perfect for the backyard. I highly recommend this pool. Buy It!" —Misty

Promising review: "This product is the best. Feels like I have my own cabana, like I do when I go to Vegas. You can adjust the water pressure for how high or low you want the mist. I would totally recommend this mister to anyone interested!" — Leslie

Promising review: "I have been enjoying movies outside with this portable screen. Easy to set up and provides a great experience!" —Nonickname

Price: $129.95 for the 120-inch screen (also available in 100")

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