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5 products to outfit your outdoor haven

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We’re spending a lot more leisure time at home these days. And whether you have a sprawling backyard, a pocket of green, or clock your outdoors time on a small patio or rooftop garden, it’s important to have a functional space. And while part of that involves planting some lovely green things, it’s also important to lay down an infrastructure, to make sure you have the right set-up for maximum efficiency and enjoyment when it’s (finally) time to step outside. From sturdy wooden planters to the right outdoor table, even accessories to set up just the right outdoor lighting, these products will round out your outdoor space, providing comfort and utility. Just don’t forget the bug spray.

An outdoor space is great, but it’s easier to relax with privacy. These natural-looking Artificial Boxwood Panels give you just that—a pleasant-looking screen between your haven and the rest of the world that doesn’t ruin the outdoorsy vibe. Easy to install, with a full, lush green look.
$64 from Amazon $73 from Woot!

If you’re prone to projects in your outdoor space, this sturdy Villa Acacia Wood Plant Caddy is a no-brainer. At just over 11 inches square and 3 inches high, it won’t take up much storage space. And when you need it, it can move up to 200 pounds, handy if you need to move a heavy outdoor planter.
$0 from Amazon

This squat, handsome Lutyens Hardwood Coffee Table from Plant Theater is great for a solid outdoor set-up. Sturdily built, it’s stained and oiled for protection against the elements. It can function several ways: as a coffee table, a footstool, or even as a bench. Use it to showcase your pride and joy plantings.
$135 from Amazon

The rustic look of this farmhouse planter makes it an ideal addition to an outdoors set-up. Made of sturdy acacia wood, it resists water and rot. At 11-inches, it’s perfect for small plantings of ornamental flowers and fits everywhere from a small patio to a large outdoor deck. Bonus points to increase your outdoor Zen: the wood is harvested from sustainable sources.
$22 from Amazon

If you plan on spending time outdoors after the sun sets, it’s a good idea to invest in lighting. And a true outdoor haven requires a bit of whismy—string lights, for instance, which do double duty as illumination and decoration. Before you string up, get something like Sorillo Brands 50 Deck Clips for Outdoor Lights for maximum installation flexibility.
$34 from Amazon

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If your home is your castle, your outdoor space, big or small, is your piece of paradise. And since we’re all spending a lot more time at home these days, we’re all equally invested in creating the nicest, most attractive, and most functional outdoor space we can. It doesn’t require a huge budget or even a wide space to create a haven for yourself and your family; all you need is a little imagination, some gardening gloves, and products like these. String lights, plant herbs or flowers, provide extra seating, and cap it off with just the right amount of privacy for you and yours.

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