Get Your Yard Ready For Summer

If you haven't played bocce ball, you're missing out

Author Photo of Wayne Bean By: Wayne Bean / Twitter @BeanWayne
Contributing Writer
Published: 5/20/10 | Updated: 10/17/17

Laying out the paperwork with a calculator to evaluate some budget possibilities.

Laying out the paperwork with a calculator to evaluate some budget possibilities. |Image provided by Pexels

The summer is finally here! That means it's time for gardening, poolside tanning, and backyard barbecues. This summer, spruce-up your lawn with accouterments that will be sure to impress your family and friends.

If you are planning on having guests over to celebrate the season in your backyard, you'll definitely want a nice place for them to sit and relax with an ice-cold drink. Look for patio furniture that is both comfortable and durable.

In some parts of the country, it still can get chilly in the summer evenings. However, that's no reason to bring the party indoors. Patio heaters are a nice way to keep your guests comfortable as the summer days cool down.

Lawn games are always a hit at backyard parties. Croquet, bocce ball and frisbee are tons of fun during hot summer afternoons.

If you want to liven up your backyard to prepare for the warm season without emptying your wallet, you may want to consider using promotional codes to help you save money.

Wayne Bean, Contributing Writer

Wayne is a personal finance expert and former financial planner. He contributes knowledge gleaned from his time at AMB and a lifetime of frugal living. Not much of a Twitter user.