It’s a beautiful time of year to be outdoors, whether you love gardening, DIY landscape projects, picnicking, or lounging around the pool.  Here are some great ideas and products to help you enjoy your outdoor time.

Do you have a weathered wooden bench that’s been sitting around the yard?  Why not give it a fresh new look with a coat of primer and a bright colored paint?

 

Solar spotlights have vastly improved over the past few years.  Pick up a few and place them strategically around the yard to highlight plants or trees at night.  To add to the drama of night- lighting your yard or garden, string some Edison lights overhead.

Here’s a “handy” way to keep your hands from tiring out while watering: The Dramm One-Touch Fan Nozzle  $15-$49 from Amazon.com in lots of fun colors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One of my favorite gardening tools is a trusty Trug tote.  I’ve had mine for years and use it almost every day.  Crate and Barrel has a red 10.5 gallon Trug for $9.95.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Add some whimsy to your yard or garden with beautiful planters, fountains, and statuary from the Charleston Gardens collection (www.charlestongardens.com).

Serena Pool Floats in lots of gorgeous colors and patterns ($139) and solar glowing pool balls ($29-$129) at Grandin Road (www.grandinroad.com).

 

Serve well-chilled wine in this summery sea-grass beverage tub from World Market.  And what better wine to serve than Kim Crawford’s Marlborough New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc?  It’s a wonderfully refreshing hot-weather wine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Take time out for a picnic with family and friends. And try this recipe for Muffaletta sandwiches–they won’t get soggy, and WOW, they are “honestly yum”!  http://honestlyyum.com/3734/muffaletta-sandwich/