6 outdoor accessories to add to your yard

From unique planters to bird feeders, add a personal touch to your outdoor space with some fun and unique accessories.

By Michele Kettner • Posted April 1, 2021 at 12:15 p.m.

Photo courtesy Uncommon Goods

With the weather getting nicer and the sun staying out longer, it’s the perfect time to spruce up your porch. After you’ve sweated through the yardwork, add some personality with these outdoor accessories.

hummingbird planter — *Photo courtesy Uncommon Goods*

Welcome the hummingbirds to your front stoop with a colorful hanger/feeder combination. // Hanging Basket Hummingbird Feeder, $75; Uncommon Goods

plant in green planter — *Photo courtesy Red Barn Mercantile*

Go for a minimalist look with your plant decor by potting your flowers in these paper bags. // Italian Washable Paper Bags, Uashmama, $20; Red Barn Mercantile

Whether you have a small plant or a field’s worth of flowers, add a pop of color to your greens. // Cobalt Blue Marbled Planter, $12-$55; Etsy

bird feeder — *Photo courtesy Wild Birds Unlimited*

Keep the neighborhood birds happy and healthy with a special treat from this feeder. // Seed Cylinder Feeder, $32.99; Wild Birds Unlimited

labrador pot holders — *Photo courtesy Plow & Hearth*

These pot holders add a cute and subtle decoration to your planters, while helping improve drainage. // Labrador Retrievers Potty Feet, Set of 3, $29.95; Plow & Hearth

With the warmer temps on its way, keep the birds cool and refreshed with a mini bird bath. // Mini Hanging Bird Bath – Clay, $46.99; Wild Bird Centers

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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.