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Garden Party: 8 items to add to your outdoor space this summer

After a few months indoors, it’s time to get in the garden and soak up the sun with these outdoor upgrades.

By Michele Kettner June 11, 2020 at 3:16 pm

wooden barrel — *Photo courtesy of vendor*

Barrel of Fun
Take your farmhouse style outdoors with a rustic planter that is sure to make your flowers pop. // Real Wood Products 25.5-in W x 17.5-in H Rustic/Weathered Oak Wood Barrel; $40

gold sun dial with roman numerals — *Photo courtesy of vendor*

Hello Sunshine
Skip the screen time and instead track the day with the movements of the sun. // Flowers Sundial; $95

blue ceramic stool — *Photo courtesy of vendor*

Cool Stool
Take a seat and admire your garden a er a long day of digging in the dirt. // Rivera Ceramic Garden Stool; $105

black bird feeder — *Photo courtesy of vendor*

For the Birds
Create a sanctuary for your feathered friends with this chic bird feeder. // Bunny Williams Bird Feeder; $79.20

wooden basket full of fruit and vegetables — *Photo courtesy of vendor*

Hearty Harvest
Pick and wash your homegrown veggies in style with the help of this adorable multipurpose basket. // Gardener’s Harvest Basket; $50

Wonder Wheels
No yard, no problem. Put this quirky bicycle planter on your front porch to spruce up your home this summer. // Soderlund Metal Bicycle Pot Planter; $126

metal bird bath — *Photo courtesy of vendor*

Splish Splash
Listen to sweet serenades as birds flock to your bird bath to keep cool during those hot summer days. // Hanging Bird Bath; $63.99

green frog sculpture — *Photo courtesy of vendor*

Seeing Green
Skip the veggie garden this year and create a relaxing Zen garden centered around this tranquil frog. // Mini Tranquil Frog; $89

This post originally appeared in our June/July 2020 print issue. For more home decor inspiration, subscribe to our Home newsletter.

Michele Kettner

Audience Engagement Editor

Michele Kettner joined Northern Virginia Magazine in 2020 after spending two semesters as an editorial intern at the magazine. The University of Maryland graduate is currently the audience engagement editor and covers everything from can’t-miss things to do and holiday events to new restaurant and store openings throughout Northern Virginia.