This is a summer unlike any other. Lockdowns and quarantines threaten the usual trips, get-togethers and easygoing vibes that are typical when the sun is shining and shoes are optional. But on the upside, those blessed with any outdoor space are making the most of the situation. Sales of fire pits are up, so are inflatable pools and grills. Some are planting gardens. Others are building patios. A Bank of America survey in June found that nearly 47% of consumers said they did some landscaping, gardening or outdoor-living update in the last three months. These newfound homebodies are hoping to create an alfresco escape right in their backyard. An outdoor space where you can relax in the fresh air and maybe even allow social distancing when friends come over—if you've got the square footage. What you need all depends on your lifestyle, personal tastes and how much room you've got to work with, but here are four essentials to make any outdoor space a relaxing oasis amid an uncertain future.