20 Budget Backyard Buys Every Southerner Needs This Summer

Complete with a slide latch lid to prevent spills, we're not saying bring these in the pool or hot tub, but...

Buy It: Insulated Wine Glass 4-Pack Set (Assorted Colors), $19.98; SamsClub.com

These bold, patterned plates are sure to brighten up your next summer dinner party.

Buy It: Palm Plates,  $5.99 / $3.99; Available at Marshalls

Use the remote to choose from 16 different colors as you light up the pool — and the night.

Buy It: LED Floating Ball, $39.98; SamsClub.com

We're bookmarking this gorgeous swing for our dream list. The splurge-worthy purchase comes with oversized cushions covered in long-lasting Sunbrella® fabric. Nap time? You can quickly convert the lounge into a daybed.  

Buy It: Hanging Lounger, from $699; SamsClub.com

Colorful and fun, this pool accessory will make a big splash this summer.

Buy It: Flamingo Float, $19.99; Available at Marshalls

Sam’s Club merchant Jon Odell tells us that blue is the hue of the season, and we sure do love this peacock shade.

Buy It:  Chaise Lounge Cushion, $139 (for a set of two cushions); SamsClub.com

Whatever you're planting, these chic wooden planters will spruce up your backyard or patio.

Buy It: Outdoor Planter, $44.99; Walmart.com

Say ahoy matey to a good time with this pool float that also includes a water spray. 

Buy It: Pirates Ship Float, $49.98; SamsClub.com

This three-piece set will jazz up any backyard tablescape. It's also available in steel if that melds with your outdoor look better.

Buy It: Copper Serving Set, $29.98; SamsClub.com

Give your next round of party drinks a playful upgrade with these dessert-inspired glasses.

Buy It: Cactus Margarita Glass, $2.99; Available at Marshalls.

This Sunbrella fabric is virtually Mother Nature-proof, meaning it will look great for outdoor fiestas or lazy afternoon reading sessions for years to come.

Buy It: Outdoor Pouf, $62.98; SamsClub.com

Available in white, natural, and dark brown, nothing spells summer like curling up in one of these rockers with a good book.

Buy It: Adirondack Rocking Chair, $92; Walmart.com

This vintage-style wireless radio includes funky retro dials and a collapsible antenna. Switch from blasting radio tunes to podcast streaming from your phone via Bluetooth or the 3.5mm aux-in port.

Buy It: Outdoor Radio, $29.99; Available at Marshalls

This slide is a whopping 25-feet long and comes with sleds. You can also  connect several slides together for a mega-slide. Let the games begin, y'all.

Buy It: WOW Super Slide, $99.98; SamsClub.com

This elegant ceramic garden stool comes in a dreamy ocean blue.

Buy It: Outdoor Garden Stool, $49.99; Walmart.com

Freshen up your outdoor furniture collection with this bold trio that can be easily cleaned with soap and water.

Buy It: Three-Piece Bistro Set, $119; Walmart.com

Rocker for two? You'll love this teak seat.

Buy It: Glider Bench, $249.98; SamsClub.com

This four-piece, dual-finish set comes in red, white, and blue, and adds a lovely pop of color to your buffet-style spread.

Buy It: Mixing Bowl Set, $19.98; SamsClub.com

It's always mule time with these spiffy mugs. The four-pack comes in red, white, and blue.

Buy It: Hammered Mule Mugs, $19.98; SamsClub.com

Doesn't catching shade look stylish under this sleek umbrella? Thanks to a steel frame and eight ribs, you can be sure this brolly will last for many backyard memories to come.

Buy It: Outdoor Market Umbrella, from $29.84; Walmart.com