This post may contain affiliate links. Purchasing through them help support this website.
One of our main projects since moving in our home, was to create a back yard that was fun, inviting, and relaxing in all seasons. I get questions on instagram all the time about things I like for our outdoor area!
Even before we owned a home, our apartment balcony was a little paradise. I had dozens of plants, lights, furniture, bird feeders, and anything that would make sitting out there a fun experience. These are elements that everyone needs in their yard, no matter what size!
These backyard must haves are really simple and easy for any size yard or patio!
Cheap Backyard Must Haves For Small Yards or Patios
1. Storage!
This Mocha Resin Wicker Storage Seat
Amazon also has this one which is very affordable!
2. Lighting!
I think lighting is one of the easiest ways to create an inviting space in your yard or patio! You can have a tiny space, but with some lighting added to it, you can jazz up even the smallest balcony!
These Solar Powered LED String Lights
I also love having candle lights out on the tables or fences. These submersible candle lights
These Real Wax Battery Operated Flameless Candles
3. Bird Feeder!
No Matter what size yard you have or even if you just have a patio, you definitely need a bird feeder. I have always had a feeder, even when I lived in apartments. Birds are the perfect natural element in your yard. They are always so pretty to watch in the morning sunrise too. I took Ornithology in college, and I thought it was one of the best classes! We bird watched once a week at sunrise, and I was blown away by how many species we actually had in our area. Amazon has some really neat looking bird feeders!
4. Hummingbird Feeder!
Same thing, no matter what size yard, or even just a patio, you definitely need a Hummingbird Feeder
5. A really cute garden pot or holder!
Before I had a yard, I loved adding different heights to my patio to give it the illusion of being bigger. I still do the same thing to my back yard. I love adding something for depth, like this Two Tiered Garden Cart 
If you don’t have space to go out, you can always go up! I love all the neat options available now. The pink stand in the pictures above I bought from Lowe’s.
Those are my top five backyard must haves! I enjoy them during every season too.
I use all these elements under our pergola area too!
Follow on Facebook | Bloglovin | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest | Hometalk
Alexis is an investigative chemist sharing her expertise in cleaning, skincare, gardening, and home hacks. She personally tests out products like the best skincare products or home products then shares not only the science behind how it works, but also her personal results. She is the mom of two living in Texas with her husband. Find her on Instagram for fantastic videos, tips, and behind the scenes.
It’s so nice to have a nice backyard to enjoy! I love those lights you have featured and of course, you can never have enough candles!
I love having a yard to spend time in. You are right…candles are so great for outside and inside! I love them most in the fall. I light up dozens of them in the house in the evening, it is so cozy & inviting! Have a great day!
Love all of these elements. They definitely make sitting outside a great experience!
They really do! So simple to do, but it makes a big impact!
Love all of these items… my favorite are the solar powered lights… Do you have wild creatures in your yard – I have either possoms or raccoons… someone is hollowing out oranges and leaving me the rinds… the gardener’s tips – ha ha
Have a wonderful day!
Solar powered lights are such a great idea! I love how easy it is to light up your yard without even thinking about it. We do get racoons often, but they mainly dig through the trash if we have any sitting out! I have more of an issue with GRASSHOPPERS eating everything. They get so bad during this heat! Such a nuisance! Hope you have a great day Laurie!
You maybe onto something
These are definitely my favorite things to add to the yard. They make it so much more inviting! Have a great day!
Love these suggestions! Please share on my Oh My Heartsie Girls Wordless Wednesday Linkup. Folks there would love this! Susan
Thanks Susan! I linked up some of my favorites from this week 🙂 Have a wonderful day!
Great list! We are currently in transition (waiting to build a new house) and I find myself missing my old back yard and screen porch.
I am co-hosting the #HomeMattersParty Link party this month and would love to have you visit. The next party starts tonight at midnight!
http://www.alaynascreations.co
Thank you Alayna! I look forward to linking up 🙂 Have a great day!
I have an almost identical storage seat and I love it! Perfect for lamps, candles, drink coozies, blankets, and pillows!
I love it too! I keep all my little garden clippers, fertilizer, gloves, pillows, etc! It makes things easy to store 🙂
I wish we had hummingbirds here – Thanks for linking up to Pin Worthy Wednesday, I have pinned your post to the Pin Worthy Wednesday Pinterest Board.
Hummingbirds are so sweet! I wish we had them all year 🙂 Thank you! Have a great day!
Woohoo! I have all of those! I even have one of the battery lit candles like yours. Aren’t they great! My grandsons loved having them under their blanket fort when they would spend the night. 🙂
Thanks for a delightful visit via Roses of Inspiration.
Kaye
Kaye Swain
SandwichINKrealestateinfo.com/water
PS I have a giveaway for a water bottle from Bay Alarm Medical to the next 3 commenters 🙂 Water bottles are handy in the backyard patio on hot days! 🙂
They are really great! How fun they use them when they spend the night! We always light them inside during the fall while we watch a movie 🙂 Thanks for the link I will stop by. Have a great day!
Well, I don’t have the garden pot on our patio. But we do have lights and a hummingbird feeder. Thanks for sharing at my Grandma Ideas Sharing Time link party.
Lights are always the best outside 🙂 Have a great day!
Bird feeder! Never would’ve thought of it myself to be honest 😉 It’s so easy to overdo a small yard, but some details are a must in my book.
I agree! Bird feeders are so simple, but really add something to all yards 🙂