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Lawn Mowers

Robotic Lawn Mowers

Robotic Lawn Mowers

by Kevin Luna

I love how robot vacuums make indoor cleaning virtually hassle-free, so you can imagine my reaction when I discovered robot lawn mowers. Summer is my favorite season…

Reel Mowers

by Jennifer Manfrin

I may have been too young to recall a time when reel mowers were in every garage or shed. As far as I can remember, it's been all gas- or battery-powered units. But I…

Zero Turn Mowers

Zero Turn Mowers

by Jennifer Blair and Jordan Hutchinson

If you have a large property and you're still breaking a sweat pushing a lawn mower around, maybe it's time to consider a zero-turn riding mower. The time and energy…

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Leaf Blowers

Leaf Blowers

by Kevin Luna and Derek Walborn

If there's anything I want less of in my life, it's yard work. I'm sure some folks enjoy raking leaves, but for those of us who want to get out of there as quickly as…

Shark’s genius new gadget is basically a leaf blower you can use in your house

Shark’s genius new gadget is basically a leaf blower you can use in your house

by Christina Marfice

So, a leaf blower is not usually the kind of product that makes people say, "Wait, I want one of those for my living room." Shark made an indoor version anyway. The new…

Cordless Leaf Blowers

Cordless Leaf Blowers

by Michael

The days of spending hours raking the yard aren't completely over, but they should be. Raking is best suited for the detail work around delicate flowers. For the rest…

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Seeds

Grass Seeds

by Kevin Luna

A green, healthy, lush lawn: every homeowner wants one. Achieving that perfect lawn, however, takes a fair amount of work – most importantly, planting or reseeding…

What to plant in August: best vegetables and flowers to grow

What to plant in August: best vegetables and flowers to grow

by Laura Reed

With high soil and air temperatures and abundant sunshine, August is a key time to plant. Now that spring plantings have largely been harvested, it's the last chance to…

What to plant in July: Best vegetables and flowers to grow

What to plant in July: Best vegetables and flowers to grow

by Laura Reed

For most parts of the U.S., July is the ideal time to sow seeds and plant more starts. If you plant smart, you can look forward to a bountiful harvest before the fall…

Gardening

Plant Heating Mats

Plant Heating Mats

by Lauren Corona and Kevin Luna

Starting plants from seeds can be challenging when you don’t have the right growing conditions. If you’re dealing with a chilly spring or a short growing season, a…

Soil Test Kits

by Ade Hennis

Want bigger, juicier tomatoes and roses that look like they belong on a gardening magazine cover? Who doesn't, right? But before you start loading up on fertilizer…

9 comfy garden clogs perfect for spring

9 comfy garden clogs perfect for spring

by Christina Marfice

With the sun shining longer and the air warming up, it’s officially time to put your hands in the dirt — and your feet in something more breathable, comfortable and…

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Fertilizers

Weed Eaters

by Kevin Luna and Derek Walborn

Keeping a lawn manicured and tidy demands more than just mowing. If you want to trim between obstacles too close together for a mower to fit between, prevent weed…

Weed Torches

by Kevin Luna and Derek Walborn

From melting snowed-in driveways to fixing cracked asphalt to burning away stubborn overgrowth, a weed torch can help you take care of a variety of laborious jobs around…

DEWALT Weed Eaters

DEWALT Weed Eaters

by Derek Walborn

DeWalt has a reputation for dependability and performance when it comes to outdoor yard tools. The company’s yellow power tools and accessories are as common in…

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Watering & Irrigation

Motion-Activated Sprinklers

Motion-Activated Sprinklers

by Ryan Dempsey

A motion-activated sprinkler can do more than just keep your lawn watered. It can also help keep animals and unwanted visitors off your property. When its sensor detects…

Smart Irrigation and Sprinkler Systems

Smart Irrigation and Sprinkler Systems

by Kevin Luna and Tyler Rigg

Keeping my lawn healthy can take more work than I’d like, but a smart irrigation and sprinkler system has made it so much more manageable. Instead of constantly…

Watering Globes

Watering Globes

by Tyler Rigg

Ready to buy now? Shop the best: Best of the Best: Little Green Leaf Automatic Plant Watering Globes Best Bang for the Buck: MOONSOUND Self-Watering Globes Small…

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