Whether you’re an active gardener or an avid outdoor lounger, local shops have unique finds that are perfect for every patio, deck and garden.
light the night
Inspired by intricately patterned lanterns from Mediterranean bazaars, these lights are designed for year-round use outdoors. Best of all, they’re solar paneled. Just charge the battery pack in direct sunlight for six hours, and the photosensor will turn the lantern on automatically when it gets dark enough.
Allsop Home & Garden Soji Stella Solar Lantern, $49.99 from Garden District STL
patio perfect
Enjoy the peaceful escape of your outdoor space with this hanging chair. While it also can be used indoors, it is weather and UV resistant, making it ideal for adding a unique element to patios and porches. You can even set it poolside.
Abate Outdoor Patio Swing Chair With Stand, $559 from Macy’s at West County Center
for growing sprouts
Get the kiddos involved in the garden and teach them the importance of taking care of the world around them. This play set is made from 100% recycled plastic milk jugs, and after a day of playing in the backyard, it can be easily cleaned in the dishwasher. The watering can is easy to pour with a rope handle that’s not hard to carry for little gardeners.
Toy Watering Can, $23 from the Missouri Botanical Garden
tools of the trade
Perfect for any level gardener, this set includes a large planting trowel, narrow perennial trowel, square hand hoe, pointed hand hoe and three-tined rake. The unique tools are handcrafted using traditional blacksmithing techniques, and each is finished with an American black walnut handle.
Fisher Blacksmithing Gardening Tool Gift Set, $340 from Petals Patio and Garden
grill on the go
This kit includes a portable charcoal grill, bamboo cutting board and carrying case designed to also hold charcoal pods. It’s a great option for camping and tailgating, or use it to bring charcoal grilling to the backyard.
Hero Portable Charcoal Grill System, $149.95 from Nordstrom at West County Center
better with age
This flower pot only gets more striking as time goes on. Hand-shaped in Mexico, the aged terra-cotta exterior is treated with dormant moss. With time and water, the moss emerges and enhances the appearance of the pot.
Campo de’ Fiori 7” Aged Granada Planter $38 from Bowood Farms