In the land of 10,000 lakes, spring sometimes takes a while to get here. But when it does, it’s great to be outside – we do, after all, have 10,000 lakes. Right about this time of the year, the mild weather is beckoning us outdoors after the long winter.

It's time to plant the spring and summer annuals, enjoy the greening grass of the lawn, and celebrate the blooming of the trees in Eden Prairie. It's also time to clean up the grill and get it ready for a season's worth of outdoor cooking. And we have one more suggestion to make the most of the warmer season in Minnesota – an outdoor audio-video system.

Why outdoor audio-video? Don’t we have enough screens already? Think of outdoor audio-video as the perfect complement to your activities. Music can liven up an outdoor party or relax you as you lounge in the sun. Rock out to your favorite tunes as you grill the steaks at sunset. With an outdoor TV, you can keep an eye on the Twins game while you grill or enjoy a summer movie night on balmy evenings with the family.

Have we tempted you yet? Read on for some more ideas on turning your outdoor space into your summer entertainment zone.