Martha's Kickoff to Summer: Get Your Backyard Ready for the Season with These Essentials

With the official start of summer just weeks away, you're probably looking around your backyard or outdoor living space wondering if there's anything you can do to make it even more enjoyable. As it turns out, there is! Whether you choose to upgrade your furniture, shop for new grilling essentials, or set up a regular order of your favorite summertime wines, Martha Stewart can help you prepare for a season under the sun. Here, her best products to help you begin summer on the right note.

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There's no denying Martha's love of gardening and the outdoors, and now she wants to help you love getting outside, too. Her new line of outdoor furniture, including the gorgeous set above, was made to enhance your entertaining space. This collection will complement any outdoor area, and it features stylish, functional, and durable pieces for every need. Whether you're looking for a fire pit, lounging pieces, or a table for a family dinner under the stars, these must-haves were built to last.

Shop Now: Martha Stewart "Oakland" Seven-Piece Dining Set with Cushions, $1,729, wayfair.com.

If you haven't already, it's time to head over to your local nursery to pick up plants. It's gardening season, which means it's time to landscape the yard, pot up the patio containers, and get your vegetable garden gardening. Only thing you're missing is your gardening tools! Martha's line of garden tools, available on Amazon, are functional and affordable. She has everything you need for a flourishing garden, including pruners, sprinklers, shovels, saws, and more.

You can't cook without cookware, but you know that Martha's got you covered with the pieces you need in order to have the ultimate cookout. Whether you want a large lobster pot, red white and blue star cocottes, or festive hand towels, her Americana collection at Macy's features all of the summertime essentials you need.

Shop Now: Martha Stewart Cookware Collection, prices vary, macys.com.

Before grilling you'll need to gear up with the right tools. The Martha Stewart Collection from Macy's has just what you'll need. First, upgrade your old tools with a brand-new grilling set, including a spatula, fork, and tongs. You'll also want a marinating tray, which pulls double-duty as a serving tray and is labeled for no cross contaminating. And don't forget to pick up a new a grill brush—it's essential for cleaning down the grill before and after you cook.

Shop Now: Martha's Grilling Tools, prices vary, macys.com.

Now that you have the tools, it's time to light up the grill. After all, what's summer without regular BBQs? Martha and Marley Spoon are always whipping up new delicious recipes each week, but we think this honey mustard chicken with potato salad and asparagus is the perfect meal to enjoy in the backyard. Check out some of Marley Spoons other yummy entrées and sides to get grilling with Martha & Marley Spoon this summer.

Shop Now: Martha & Marley Spoon Meal Delivery, from $49.99, marleyspoon.com.

Depending on where you live, you may be opening the pool in the next coming weeks. If you are, don't forget to have plenty of towels at hand to dry off. Martha's beach towels are super absorbent, come in bright summer colors, and are perfect for poolside quick dry or beach lounging.

Shop Now: Beach Towels, from $39.99, wayfair.com.

The best way to end a long summer day? With a nice spritzer, of course! Martha Wine Co. has a plethora of white wines and wine packs for summer. A nice BBQ, good weather, and a cool drink is all you need!