Quick Overview A leaf blower wins for speed. It clears a driveway or small yard in minutes and costs less to buy. A lawn vacuum wins when you want the leaves gone for good. It shreds and bags them in one pass, so you skip raking into piles. If you have a small yard under […]
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Quick Overview A cordless string trimmer wins for most homeowners. It cuts grass, clears weeds, and can edge in a pinch. A lawn mower edging attachment wins if you want razor-straight lines along a driveway or sidewalk and already own a compatible power head. The EGO Power+ ST1502SA is my top trimmer pick. It has
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Quick Overview A battery platform strategy means picking one voltage family and sticking with it, instead of buying tools brand-by-brand. EGO 56V is the best overall pick for most suburban yards because it covers nearly every outdoor tool on one voltage (EGO Power+, 2026). Ryobi 18V ONE+ wins for small yards thanks to a 300-plus
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I still remember the morning I ran my mower straight into a sprinkler head. The grass was wet. The blade caught the riser. Plastic shot across the yard like shrapnel. That one mistake cost me forty bucks and an hour of cleanup. That’s when I got serious about finding the best lawn sprinkler systems that
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Quick Overview A complete lawn care tool kit costs anywhere from $80 to $1,200, depending on yard size and how many tasks you handle yourself. The five core tools every yard needs are a mower, a trimmer, a rake, pruning shears, and a hose for watering. Battery-powered tools now match gas tools for small to
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Quick Overview My top pick overall is the Brinly PRT-240BH poly roller. It’s tough, easy to fill, and works well on most soil types. For small yards, go with a push roller under 24 inches wide. It’s easier to turn in tight spots. For large lawns over half an acre, a tow-behind roller saves your
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Quick Overview The best lawn spreaders for fertilizer and seed depend on your yard size – broadcast spreaders cover ground fast, drop spreaders give you control near flower beds and sidewalks. My top overall pick after testing six models is the Scotts Elite broadcast spreader. It handled an Ohio quarter-acre yard without a single streak.
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Quick Overview My top pick overall is the Greenworks 40V Cordless Dethatcher. It’s light, strong, and easy to store. For small yards, a manual dethatching rake still wins. No motor, no cost, just sweat. For big lawns, a tow-behind dethatcher like the Agri-Fab 45-0218 saves your back and your weekend. Tine spacing and depth control
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Quick Overview My pick for best overall is the Yard Butler Core Aerator. It pulls real plugs and costs less than $50. For small yards, the Yard Butler manual tool wins again. For large lawns, go with the Agri-Fab 45-0299 tow-behind. Core (plug) aerators beat spike aerators almost every time. Spikes can make compaction worse
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Quick Overview My pick for best overall is the EGO Power+ LB6504, because it has strong CFM, long runtime, and a quiet motor. Best for small yards: Ryobi 40V Whisper Series, light and easy to carry. Best for large properties: Stihl BGA 300, built for hours of heavy work. Best budget pick: Greenworks 40V, solid
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