With the weather warming, our attention is turning to the outdoors. You might be a deck aficionado (chardonnay and an Adirondack, please) or spend your summer days pulling up weeds or smoothing a fresh bed of soil. Either way, May flowers are here, and Amazon’s pulled out all the stops with a new array of products to make your yard work even easier.
The new releases on Amazon’s secret launch storefront are all impressive, but as professional shoppers, we have our favorites. Below, we rounded up the 10 best new patio, lawn, and garden launches to hit Amazon—and they’re all under $40.
Best New Patio, Lawn, and Garden Launches Under $40
- Pruning Shears and Gardening Scissors Set, $10 (was $16)
- Smiry Heavy Duty Front Door Mat, $8 with coupon (was $14)
- Newbulig Outdoor Patio Umbrella, $32 (was $36)
- Jearey Outdoor Umbrella Stand, $20
- Dococan 4-in-1 Soil Moisture Meter, $22
- Diivoo Two-Zone Sprinkler Timer Outdoor Hose Controller, $35 (was $50)
- Goovilla Garden Fence Panels, $23 with coupon (was $26)
- Tavaleu Pool Skimmer, $10 (was $14)
- Koosa Outdoor 2-in-1 Portable Bug Zapper, $29 with coupon (was $36)
- MG Rack YF Weed Puller Tool, $18 with coupon (was $19)
Pruning Shears and Gardening Scissors Set
AMAZON
The right pruning shears and gardening scissors can go a long way in clipping unruly growths and keeping a flowerbed pristine. These 7-inch titanium blades, each with a comfortable nonslip grip crafted to withstand wet conditions, are ultra-sharp for versatility, whether you’re grooming delicate plants or hacking away at a branch that just won’t budge. The rust-resistant construction ensures these tools’ longevity. Plus, they’re easy to clean.
Smiry Heavy Duty Front Door Mat
AMAZON
The lengthening days may mean more time spent outside, but summertime also tends to mean more dirt and sand tracked inside. Who wouldn’t want to spend all day in the garden? Take this time to upgrade your entryway mat with a heavy-duty, nonslip welcome mat that’ll catch all the debris off your shoes before it gets to your floors. The mat itself is low-profile, comes in four colorways, and also captures moisture well. It’s even machine-washable.
Newbulig Outdoor Patio Umbrella
AMAZON
With the UV index climbing, it’s ever-so sweltering to linger outside. Make it more delightful to spend time in your yard by snagging an adjustable outdoor umbrella for sun protection and shade. With 50+ UPF and a 9-foot diameter that can shade roughly four to six people, this sturdy, waterproof umbrella is sure to be a hit.
Jearey Outdoor Umbrella Stand
AMAZON
While there are plenty of adorable bistro tables and conversation sets that can spruce up your backyard for outdoor sitting, you don’t have to go all-in on the exteriors to enjoy the blissful relief of an umbrella under a blazing sun. Just opt for a weighted umbrella stand, new to Amazon for under $20. Its double-lock design ensures its stability, and the versatile base accommodates plenty of umbrella sizes and designs. Bonus: It’s even easy to store at the end of the year; its components are rust-proof and you can disassemble it easily for compact storage in a garage or shed.
Dococan 4-in-1 Soil Moisture Meter
AMAZON
We’re sure thirstier in that 80-plus degree heat, and it’s no surprise that the plants are too. Still, when you have cycles of watering and maintenance memorized so thoroughly, it can be tricky to remember your garden’s shifting needs as the soil dries out in the summertime. Make it easier with a handy four-in-one soil moisture meter, which can measure temperature, pH levels, sunlight intensity, and even environmental humidity to help inform your care. Its large battery-powered LCD screen is easy to read, and it’s user-friendly to boot.
Diivoo Two-Zone Sprinkler Timer Outdoor Hose Controller
AMAZON
Admittedly, this duo-zone sprinkler timer (which connects to your water hose to be programmable) is a little bit trickier to learn—but boy, will it pay off in spades during those long, dry days. You can set it up to automatically irrigate your yard across two separate sections, ideal for plants who have divergent needs. Via this thoughtful little device, you can set start time, watering frequency, and more. It even includes a rain delay feature for those helpful summer storms.
Goovilla Garden Fence
AMAZON
With all the care you devote to your outdoor space, consider an adjustable garden fence for any chaotic beings (small pups, cats, toddlers) who might disrupt your lovingly cultivated sprouts. With 10 rust-proof—and chic—metal panels, you can use this garden fence to block bodies of water you don’t want accessed or to prevent saplings from being chewed by critters.
Tavaleu Pool Skimmer
AMAZON
If you’ve got a pool, invite us over? Kidding, kidding—but you will want to make sure that those crystal blue waters stay clear and swimmable all season long. Nobody loves going for a dip and seeing instead an unsavory combination of leaves and debris. A quick pool skimmer replacement, with five adjustable sections extending from 23 inches to 60 inches, this tool has ultra-fine mesh and extra-wide edges for easy cleaning.
Koosa Outdoor 2-in-1 Portable Bug Zapper
AMAZON
While we love lingering on the deck to watch a cotton-candy sunset, the bugs sure love feasting on us in turn. Enough already. Stock up on this electric bug zapper for ultimate security. Its rechargeable 4000mAh battery and LED night light can kill “thousands” of flies, moths, and other pests, with up to eight hours of nonstop use at a time. Best of all? Its coverage area is a whopping 2100 square feet, meaning you just became everyone’s new favorite dinner party host.
MG Rack YF Weed Puller Tool
AMAZON
This multifunctional and ergonomic weed puller tool is engineered with a 4-tine manganese steel head. In layman’s terms, that means it’s handy enough to minimize uncomfortable hours hunched over by getting rid of weeds at the root with less effort. Beyond weeding, it can also aerate soil for prime growth and assist in your planting process.