News 20 Budget Backyard Buys Every Southerner Needs This Summer By Perri Ormont Blumberg Perri Ormont Blumberg Perri Ormont Blumberg is a writer with a particular interest in news, travel, food, country music, and commerce. She holds a B.A. in psychology from Columbia University and is also a culinary school graduate from the Natural Gourmet Institute. She was previously a senior staff writer at Southern Living on Southern Living's News Team. Her work has also appeared in the New York Post, Men's Journal, Architectural Digest, Robb Report, Rolling Stone, and many others. Her goal is to visit every state in America, and all the better if she can catch a Dave Matthews Band concert in each one (with 200 shows under her belt, she's well on her way). She'll never turn down a bloody mary or yoga class. Got a story lead? Tweet her @66PerriStreet. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on June 1, 2018 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Courtesy Sam's Club Our favorite backyard must-haves for summer! You'll likely ooh at the gorgeous tableware and ahh at the fun pool float, and you'll deinitely marvel at the affordable price tags. 01 of 20 Insulated Wine Glass Set Courtesy Sam's Club 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 02 of 20 Palm Plates Courtesy Marshalls 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 03 of 20 LED Floating Ball Courtesy Sam's Club 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 04 of 20 Hanging Lounger Courtesy Sam's Club 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 05 of 20 Flamingo Float Courtesy Marshalls Colorful and fun, this pool accessory will make a big splash this summer. Buy It: Flamingo Float, $19.99; Available at Marshalls 06 of 20 Chaise Lounge Cushion Courtesy Sam's Club 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 07 of 20 Outdoor Planter Courtesy Walmart Whatever you're planting, these chic wooden planters will spruce up your backyard or patio. Buy It: Outdoor Planter, $44.99; Walmart.com 08 of 20 Pirates Ship Float Courtesy Sam's Club 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 09 of 20 Copper Serving Set Courtesy Sam's Club 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 10 of 20 Cactus Margarita Glass Courtesy Marshalls 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. 11 of 20 Outdoor Pouf Courtesy Sam's Club 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 12 of 20 Adirondack Rocking Chair Courtesy Walmart 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 13 of 20 Outdoor Radio Courtesy Marshalls 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 14 of 20 WOW Super Slide Courtesy Sam's Club 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 15 of 20 Outdoor Garden Stool Courtesy Walmart This elegant ceramic garden stool comes in a dreamy ocean blue. Buy It: Outdoor Garden Stool, $49.99; Walmart.com 16 of 20 Three-Piece Bistro Set Courtesy Walmart 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 17 of 20 Glider Bench Courtesy Sam's Club Rocker for two? You'll love this teak seat. Buy It: Glider Bench, $249.98; SamsClub.com 18 of 20 Mixing Bowl Set Courtesy Sam's Club 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 19 of 20 Hammered Mule Mugs Courtesy Sam's Club 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 20 of 20 Outdoor Market Umbrella Courtesy Walmart 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 Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit