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CobraHead vs. Grampa’s Weeder: Which Gardening Tool Is Right for You?

To see which is the best weeding tool, we put the long-handle CobraHead weeder and cultivator and Grampa's Weeder against each other in the garden.

Are You Being Hosed? The 5 Best Garden Hose Picks for a Healthier Lawn

Keep your outdoor lawn looking pristine this summer with the best garden hose options for your yard!


Improve the Health of Your Yard with the Sun Joe Dethatcher

Don’t let your grass get smothered with thatch! Use the top-rated Sun Joe Dethatcher to care for the...


We’re the Plug for the Best Lawn Aerator

For serious lawn care aficionados, an aerator is an ace up their sleeve. If you're ready to get serious, check...


Power King Chipper Shredder: A Beast of a Chipper

The Power King Chipper is called a beast for a reason—it quickly shreds your brush pile in a...

Best Hedge Trimmer to Groom Your Greenery

We've rounded up some of the best hedge trimmers, along with advice on how to find the right gas or...


5 Best Lawn Mower Covers for Protection Against Weather, Water and Debris

The best lawn mower cover shelters your investment from dirt, debris and inclement weather, and prevents rust and clogs.

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10 Best Expandable Garden Hoses for 2023

The best expandable garden hoses are lightweight, easy to store and kink-free — perfect for around-the-house gardening. Here's a list...


The 7 Best Lawn Mower Picks to Keep Your Grass Gorgeous

Need help finding the best lawn mower? Let one of these top-rated picks give your yard a well-needed trimming.


Disperse Fertilizer Faster with the Scotts Elite Spreader

Bigger, Better, Faster. Scotts Elite Spreader is an upgrade from the Mini and DLX spreaders. With a generous...


MWThe 5 Best Pole Saws to Trim Your Trees and Shrubs

Use this list of the best pole saw picks to ensure your tree pruning tasks are completed quickly and safely.

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Cut Through Yard Work with This Stihl Cordless Pruning Saw

Kiss those hand-cramping pruners, shears and loopers goodbye. Try this Family Handyman Approved battery operated pruner instead.


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Stay Shady with This Family Handyman Approved Sun Shirt

Have some fun in the sun wearing this Family Handyman Approved work shirt with built-in UV protection.


The Best Multitool for Big Jobs? Check Out the Zippo AxeSaw

This Family Handyman Approved multi-tool is the master of the campground, the yard and more!


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Toro Timemaster 30 inch Lawn Mower Review

Want to trim the time it takes to mow your grass? The Toro Timemaster 30 Lawn Mower will do the...


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No Job Is too Tough for Family Handyman Approved Grime Hand Soap

A fiercely degreasing hand soap that's still gentle on your skin?  Give this Family Handyman Approved Grime Hand Soap a...

10 Best Garden Trowels

The garden trowel is an essential gardening tool and every gardener should have the best trowel they can afford. Here's...


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Dump Your Wheelbarrow for the Family Handyman Approved Gorilla Carts Dump Cart

Need to move and dump mulch, soil or heavy stones? This product from Gorilla Carts is a step up from...


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9 Adaptive Tools To Make Gardening With Disabilities Easier

Gardening can be relaxing and therapeutic. These adaptive gardening tools help those with limitations enjoy their time in the garden.


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8 Best Garden Scooters for Easy Gardening

Kick off spring gardening with a new garden scooter. These mobile seats make plant- and turf-tending so much easier on...


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How To Use Grow Bags in Your Garden

You may have seen them on TV or at the garden center. Now it’s time to add grow bags to...


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10 Go-to Fall Landscaping Tools

Fall cleanup will be less of a chore when you have the right tools on hand. These handy tools will...


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Lawn Sprayers: What To Know Before You Buy

Planning to apply liquid lawn care products to your yard? Make the job easier with the right lawn sprayer.


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What Gauge String Trimmer Line To Use

String trimmers quickly trim and edge your lawn, cut weeds and clear brush. Using the right size and type line...


How to Care for Chrysanthemums: 6 Things You Need to Know About Mums

It's autumn and that means it's time to show off a garden full of mums! Here's how to care for...

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7 Versatile Weed Wacker Parts and Attachments

Turn your string trimmer into an entirely different tool with these game-changing attachments.


If You See White Stuff on Your Mulch, This is What it Means

Don't let the icky appearance deceive you—that white stuff on mulch can be beneficial to your landscape.


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5 Best Garden Scissors of 2022

Looking for a tool to trim herbs, open mulch and deadhead flowers? These garden scissors are for you.


4 Best Hedge Trimmer Attachments

Your hedge trimmer can do so much more. These attachments will add new functionality to this already useful tool.


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5 Best Tree Trimming Tools

These five tree trimming tools help you prune just about any kind of tree in your yard, no matter how...


5 Best Digging Shovels of 2022

Take a look at some of the best shovels available in 2022 no matter what kind of digging you have...