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Can’t afford that dream deck or in-ground pool you’re dying for? There are still ways to get a beautiful backyard perfect for entertaining.

01. Replace the light bulbs in an old chandelier with inexpensive solar lights. Hang it from a tree branch.

Replace the light bulbs in an old chandelier with inexpensive solar lights. Hang it from a tree branch.Source

You’ll have gorgeous outdoor lighting without having to provide electricity.

02. Turn an old chair into a swing.

Turn an old chair into a swing.Source

Get the instructions here. (In Swedish.)

03. Put diapers in the bottom of your potted plants.

Put diapers in the bottom of your potted plants.Source

They’ll help your plants retain their moisture and keep them looking fresh longer.

04. Place scraps of yarn in a suet feeder, and birds will use them to make their nests.

Place scraps of yarn in a suet feeder, and birds will use them to make their nests.Source

Get more information here.

05. Make a giant outdoor water bed for the kids.

Make a giant outdoor water bed for the kids.Source

Get the directions here.

06. Use glow necklaces and glow bracelets for a few rounds of nighttime ring toss.

Use glow necklaces and glow bracelets for a few rounds of nighttime ring toss.Source

07. Break glow sticks into water bottles for some nighttime lawn bowling action.

Break glow sticks into water bottles for some nighttime lawn bowling action.Break glow sticks into water bottles for some nighttime lawn bowling action.Source

08. Plant some ornamental Kochia Scoparia grass.

Plant some ornamental Kochia Scoparia grass.Source

It’s a hardy and drought-tolerant foliage plant that germinates super fast. They start green but turn pretty red once it gets colder.

09. Having a party? Tie vases to the fence and fill them with plants or flowers.

Having a party? Tie vases to the fence and fill them with plants or flowers.Source

10. Spray paint metal folding chairs for entertaining in the backyard.

Spray paint metal folding chairs for entertaining in the backyard.Source

Go here to learn what spray paint is best to use on metal.

11. Make a wind chime out of old keys and acrylic paint.

Make a wind chime out of old keys and acrylic paint.Source

Get the directions here.

12. Don’t own a grill? This camping grill is a more inexpensive way to have a BBQ.

Don’t own a grill? This camping grill is a more inexpensive way to have a BBQ.Source

Get it here for $29.99-39.99.

13. Opt for a splash pad instead of a pool.

Opt for a splash pad instead of a pool.Source

They start at about $2-3k, which isn’t cheap, but they are significantly more affordable than a pool. And safer, too, because there’s less risk of drowning.

14. But this DIY splash pad made from a tarp is even cheaper.

But this DIY splash pad made from a tarp is even cheaper.Source

Find out how they did it here.

15. Reuse your empty wine bottles by making mosquito-combating tiki torches.

Reuse your empty wine bottles by making mosquito-combating tiki torches.Source

Fill them with citronella oil. Get the directions here.

16. Plant lemongrass as a natural way to keep mosquitoes away.

Plant lemongrass as a natural way to keep mosquitoes away.sun-gazing.com

Buy a mature plant from an Asian market or grocery store. When you get it home, trim the tops of the plant and remove any dead parts. Plant it in a clear jar of water and place it on a sunny windowsill. Within a few weeks, it will develop roots and can be transplanted into your garden.

17. Rinse your dirty feet off in a waterproof frame filled with flat stones.

Rinse your dirty feet off in a waterproof frame filled with flat stones.Source

The flat stones will feel so good on your feet!

18. The sedum sarmentosum plant makes a fast-growing ground cover.

The sedum sarmentosum plant makes a fast-growing ground cover.Source

In June, it grows tiny yellow flowers!

19. Coat planters with glow-in-the-dark paint for instant night lighting.

Coat planters with glow-in-the-dark paint for instant night lighting.Source

20. Put mirrors on your backyard fence to make the yard look more prominent.

Put mirrors on your fence to make the yard look more prominent.Source

Find out how to make this upcycled one from old windows.

21. Toilet paper makes the best, cheapest seed paper.

Toilet paper makes the best, cheapest seed paper.Source

It cannot be easy to space out tiny seeds like carrots. Get the directions on using seed paper to plant your small seeds here.

22. Repurpose your tree stumps.

Repurpose your tree stumps.Source

Turn one into a table or a planter, or cover it in moss and flowers to make it look pretty.

23. Enlist the kids to help you make stepping stones out of cement, cereal boxes, and glass stones.

Enlist the kids to help you make stepping stones out of cement, cereal boxes, and glass stones.Source

Get the full directions here.

24. Grow a sunflower house for the kids to play in.

Grow a sunflower house for the kids to play in.Source

25. Get some rainbow fire crystals for your fire pit.

Get some rainbow fire crystals for your fire pit.Source

At $14.95 for a pack of two, these are pretty enough to be worth it if you have people over.

26. Set up pool noodles for a game of kickball croquet.

Set up pool noodles for a game of kickball croquet.Source

Get the directions here.

27. Sugar water or apple juice in a milk jug will trap bees, wasps, and hornets.

Sugar water or apple juice in a milk jug will trap bees, wasps, and hornets.Source

There are plenty of reasons NOT to kill these creatures, but if someone’s allergic to stings or you need a way to deal with them without using chemicals, here’s an easy method. Fill with sweet sugar water and cut a small slit into the side. They won’t be able to escape.

28. Epsom salts make the best and easiest fertilizer.

Epsom salts make the best and easiest fertilizer.Source

For potted plants, dissolve two tablespoons of Epsom salts per gallon of water, and substitute this solution for regular watering at least once a month. Or sprinkle it into the soil before planting seeds. It’s considered the secret to a lovely, lush garden.

29. Use rope lighting to line your backyard garden.

Use rope lighting to line your garden.Source

It’s waterproof, and you can put it on a timer.

30. Hang a tarp between two trees and cut shapes out so the kids can practice their throwing motions.

Hang a tarp between two trees and cut shapes out so the kids can practice their throwing motions.Source

Get the directions here.

31. This pool noodle floating, more astonishing, only costs $1.99.

This pool noodle floating, more astonishing, only costs $1.99.Source

Get the instructions here.

32. Drill holes into your backyard fence and replace them with marbles.

Drill holes into your fence and replace them with marbles.Source

The marbles will cast pretty colored light onto your yard.

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