40 Best Lawn Care Products You Need This Spring
Updated: Sep. 15, 2021Get you lawn in shape this spring with the best lawn tools available. Check out 40 of the best lawn care products you should pick up this season.
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Eley/Rapid Reel Two Wheel Garden Hose Reel Cart
You might not need another garden reel after buying Eley’s portable garden hose reel cart. It’s made from rust-proof alloy-aluminum and is backed by a 10-year warranty. It can reach 150 feet with a 5/8-inch hose but with an extra-capacity kit, that extends to 225 feet.
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Gardena ZoomMaxx Oscillating Sprinkler
Gardena’s oscillating sprinkler can adjust to cover a ton of ground. It can spray in four directions with its 16 rubber nozzles and the degree of the spray can be adjusted. It works great on hills because it can be secured on surfaces with up to a 15 percent incline.
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Preen Garden Weed Preventer Plus Plant Food 16-pound pail
Preen will keep plants in the garden well fed and prevent weeds from sprouting for up to three months. It will also help plants avoid insects and disease. The 16-pound pail will cover 2,560 square feet.
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Black+Decker GH3000 Electric Corded String Trimmer
This string trimmer comes equipped with an automated feed spool and a 7.5 amp motor. Its Groom N’ Edge allows you to switch from trimming to edging quickly.
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Gardenite 63-inch Adjustable Garden Leaf Rake
This rake is pretty versatile because it will reach places other rakes can’t. The 63 inches assure that but so toes the adjustable head, which can go from 7 inches to 22 inches. It might run a little more than a conventional rake but there is a reason why it’s Amazon’s best seller.
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Honda HRX217K6VYA Self-Propelled Lawn Mower
Honda’s self-propelled, variable speed mower comes with a limited lifetime warranty for the deck and a five-year warranty for the mower. The four speeds make it easy to work and the Roto-Stop allows you to step away from the mower without having to restart the engine.
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Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue
Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue has been in the U.S. since the 1800s and has been used primarily for pastures but it makes for a nice turf lawn. Its considered drought resistant and is more heat tolerant.
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Osmile Professional Series Soaker Hose
Take care of shrubs, gardens, plants and lawns with this soaker hose that can function below and above ground. It comes in 100-foot lengths so it will cover a lot of ground with its 1 gallon per foot per hour drip at low pressure.
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Toro SmartStow 20339 Gas Single Speed Self-Propelled Mower
The nice thing about this Toro mower is that it can be stored upright, which will save considerable space in the garage that a bulky mower typically takes up. It also comes with a two-year full coverage warranty and a three-year guaranteed-to-start warranty.
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Troy-Bilt Gas Brushcutter with JumpStart Technology
Troy-Bilt’s string trimmer has got all the capabilities and features to tackle the job. Make a cordless tool last longer by knowing how to make batteries last longer.
Ego LM2102SP Electric-Battery Self-Propelled Mower
Ego’s Power+ 21-inch self-propelled lawn mower has the power to go with its 7.5Ah ARC Lithium battery. That battery will run up-to 60 minutes and will recharge rapidly. The mower will cut as low as 1 ½ inches and up to 4 inches.
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Round Up Pro Concentrate
Round Up has been one of the go-tos for weed control for years and its Pro Concentrate provides great protection for your yard. It will take care of an array of weeds, woody brush and trees. The advantage of Round Up Pro Concentrate is that it won’t leave behind any residue. Get the post-emergent weed killer at a good price.
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Make sure you put some in your cart next time you shop Amazon.
Echo SRM-230 Gas Straight Shaft String Trimmers
Echo ranks high in terms of quality and this string trimmer maintains that standard. It has a cutting swath of 17 inches and holds 19.1 ounces of fuel to allow you to power through the biggest of projects. It’s also light weight at 12.2 pounds and comes with a solid .095 Cross-Fire line.
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Troy-Bilt Wide-Cut Lawn Mower
For those with larger yards, this Troy-Bilt provides a good solution for a good-looking lawn. The walk-behind mower is powered by an easy-starting 195cc OHV engine. It naturally adjusts to your speed for precise speed control more traction over rough terrain.
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Compare-N-Save Concentrate
Compare-N-Save is Amazon’s best seller for its crab grass killing. It will travel to the roots of weeds and kill them in two-to-four days. A gallon of Compare-N-Save post-emergent weed killer will last a long time because it is a 41 percent concentration of glyphosate and needs to be diluted correctly before using.
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Add some Compare-N-Save today at Home Depot.
Yardmax Gas Push Mower 3-in-1 Mulch, Side Discharge, and Rear Bag
Yardmax’s lawn mower features a high-rear-wheel design, and all wheels are equipped with durable 1.5” wide treads and with double ball bearings, all of which makes for easier pushing and for even cuts.
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You can get this mower at Home Depot.
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Stihl FS 38 Gas Curved-Shaft String Trimmers
For those who prefer a curved-shaft string trimmer, Stihl ranks toward the top with its FS 38 gas model. Stihl markets it as an entry level trimmer because it’s lightweight and handles the bulk of residential jobs with its 15-inch cutting width.
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Ego LM2101 Electric-Battery Push Mower
Consumer Reports heaped praise on for Ego’s LM2101 electric lawn mower because its power is on par with gas-power counterparts. The 56V Lithium-Ion battery accounts for much of that power and it will allow for 45 minutes of run time with the 5.0Ah battery. It ranks near the top in electric lawn mowers but comes in at twice the cost of gas-powered mowers. But an electric mower eliminates many of the issues that can arise with gas-powered mowers.
Craftsman Premium Rubber Garden Hose
Craftsman’s rubber garden hoses can handle temperatures as low as minus-25 F and 160 F and comes with a lifetime warranty.
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Troy-Bilt Mustang 42 Zero-Turn-Radius Lawn Tractor
Power up and mow in style with Troy-Bilt’s Mustang 42 XP Zero-Turn Rider. That style will cost you $2,299.99 but with 22 horsepower and 42-inch twin blades, this mower is made to last.
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Oregon 22-895 Gatorline Heavy Duty Professional Trimmer
This string is built to last and as the heavy duty suggests, it’s up to the task. It comes highly regarded by users for its durability and cost.
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John Deere S140 48-in Riding Lawn Mower
John Deere’s lawn tractor will get mowing done in a hurry. You can find this tractor online at Lowe’s.
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KKmall 2-in-1 Soil Moisture Sensor Meter and pH Acidity Tester
Keep a close eye on your soil with the KKmall 2-in-1 Soil Moisture Sensor and pH Acidity Tester. It’ll help you diagnose issues going on in the soil before the become wide-spread. Get the tester at Amazon.
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Craftsman T240 Turn Tight 46-in Riding Lawn Mower
With 22 horsepower this Craftsman riding lawn mower has a lot of giddy-up. This has everything you need to tackle your lawn this spring. Shop it now at Lowe’s.
Husqvarna Rear Tine Tiller
Invigorate your garden with Husqvarna’s rear tine tiller. This tiller will dig through tough ground with ease and utilizes a counterweight to improve balance.
Unco Industries Wiggle Worm Soil Builder
Go organic with your garden or houseplants with Wiggle Worm Soil Builder. The earthworm castings provide rich nutrients for the soil.
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Ryobi R48110 Rear-Engine Rider
Ryobi’s riding lawn mower is battery powered but it holds up like a gas-powered model in tests. The beauty of battery power is the reduction of the noise with cutting. The battery holds about two hours of run time on its 75Ah batteries.
Spectracide Weed and Grass Killer
Beat those pesky weeds that crop up in between pavers with Spectracide’s Weed and Grass Killer 2. Spectracide claims results as soon as three hours with its product that is designed to kill roots. It is a non-selective herbicide so watch out for drift.
Nelson Raintrain Traveling Sprinkler
You’ve seen these sprinklers since you were a kid but the Nelson Raintrain Sprinkler will travel around your lawn for watering. It will cover up to 13,500 square feet and travel up to 200 feet. It comes with an automatic shutoff and three speeds.
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Great String Trimmer for the Money
I needed a new string trimmer but didn’t want to spend the $300 to $400 that most home centers were charging. Then I found this one made by Jonsered (model GTS 2228; jonsered.com). It works great and has plenty of pro-quality features like a straight shaft, an adjustable handle and a “Tap’n Go 35” head—which makes dispensing new string a breeze. It also has lots of power and starts right up with a pull or two. I bought mine for about $220 at Menards, a Midwest chain of home centers. You can also find them at Tractor Supply Co. and many independent dealers.
—Jason White
Kink-Free Hose
Watering my garden is a big enough hassle without having to bend over to attach the hose to the spigot and stop to unkink it every three minutes. The Swan Hose Swivel solves both problems. Attached to the spigot, it can swing up and down 180 degrees and rotate 360. This means securing the hose requires fewer contortions, and it’s less likely to kink as you move about your yard. You can also attach it to the other end of the hose to make hand sprinklers easier to use. Best of all, it doesn’t leak. You can find the Hose Swivel for about $6 at hardware stores and home centers.
—Spike Carlsen
Smart Irrigation Saves You $$$
Do you know what’s better than a sprinkler timer with a rain sensor? A smart timer that knows the exact rainfall in your area so it can adjust future schedules to avoid overwatering. The Orbit B-hyve Wi-Fi irrigation timer grabs local weather data via the internet and computes how long each zone should run to keep your plants and turf healthy while conserving water. You can also program it with a tablet or smartphone. It comes in two models: a six-zone unit for about $100 and a 12-zone model for about $120. They’re available at home centers and online at Amazon.
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