Edger vs String Trimmer: Which Do You Need
Trimmers handle grass where mowers cannot reach; edgers cut clean lines. Here is which you need.
Garden Tools
Choosing garden and lawn tools starts with the size of your yard, the jobs you do most and the power type that suits you: manual, corded, battery or gas. This section covers hand tools, pruning tools, digging and soil tools, lawn mowers, string trimmers and edgers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, chainsaws and pole saws, watering equipment and carts and storage. Our guides compare tools using manufacturer specifications and explain battery platforms, upkeep and safe use as described in each product’s manual. Start with our overview guides: Battery vs Gas vs Corded Garden Tools, Choosing a Battery Platform for Yard Tools, Essential Garden Tools for Beginners, Garden Tools by Season: What You Need and When and Yard Tool Maintenance Guide: Clean, Sharpen, Oil, Store.
Garden Cart vs Wheelbarrow: Which to Choose
Carts are stable; wheelbarrows dump and turn easily. Here is which suits your yard and loads.
Drip Irrigation Kit Guide for Home Gardens
Drip systems deliver water right to roots. Here is what a kit includes and how to plan one.
Digging Tools for Clay Soil
Clay is heavy, sticky and hard when dry. Here is which tools work and when to dig.
Chainsaw Protective Gear: What to Wear
Protective gear reduces chainsaw injuries. Here is what to wear from head to toe.
Chainsaw Bar and Chain Guide: Pitch, Gauge and Links
Replacement chains must match pitch, gauge and drive links. Here is how to read the numbers.
Chainsaw Maintenance: Chain, Bar, Oil and Tension
A sharp, properly tensioned chain is safer and cuts faster. Here is a chainsaw care routine.
Battery Leaf Blower Guide: CFM, MPH and Runtime
Battery blowers are quieter and simpler than gas. Here is how to read airflow numbers and plan runtime.
Battery Hedge Trimmer Guide: Voltage, Runtime and Blades
Battery hedge trimmers are quiet and easy to start. Here is how to compare power, runtime and blades.
Backpack Leaf Blower Guide
Backpack blowers move the most leaves for longest. Here is who needs one and what to compare.