When the leaves turn those beautiful shades of brown and red and eventually fall to the ground. That’s when you know it’s time to bring out the leaf blower or the rake to clean up the yard. But which one is best?
Leaf blowers tend to be heavy, noisy, and can pollute the air if they are gas-powered, but they do clear leaves very, very quickly. On the other hand, rakes are environmentally friendly, come in all shapes and sizes, are light and safe to use, but take more effort and can be hard on the lower back.
Also known as weed whackers and weed eaters, a string trimmer is a great tool to have on hand for maintaining the yard. It makes quick work of tall weeds and overgrown lawn, but can often also double as an edger for a picture-perfect finish.
Weed eaters come in different forms, but my personal preference is a corded electric weed eater. Finding the perfect electric weed eater that meets your needs can be hard considering the number of models available.
When storage space is at a premium, a backyard storage shed is well worth the investment. And now, thanks to the wide availability of affordable resin-style outdoor sheds, adding storage to your yard has never been easier.
But not all these outdoor storage solutions are built to the same quality. To help you navigate this saturated market, we’ve researched and tested five of the best backyard storage sheds available today.
If gardening has become a bit of a pain in your neck (and your knees), then a garden kneeler with a seat might be exactly what you need.
This dual-purpose garden helper does more than offer a little padding to make weeding more comfortable. It also helps support you as you get up and down, and can be flipped over and used as a seat for off-the-ground chores.
Gardening is meant to be a relaxing and cathartic experience. But if you suffer from knee or joint pain, the constant bending and kneeling that gardening requires can quickly turn this hobby into a chore.
One effective solution to this problem is a rolling garden cart that allows you to sit comfortably while keeping your tools within reach. But, with so many choices available, it’s important to find the right product for your needs.
Thick layers of thatch can negatively affect the health, appearance, and resilience of your lawn. Luckily, the problem can be easily dealt with using a little elbow grease and the right thatch rake.
Dethatching lawn requires a specific kind of rake made to remove thatch without stressing or damaging living lawn. A good quality dethatching tool will help save you time and energy during what is a laborious process.
If you want your yard to look like a masterpiece, you need the right tools. One of the most versatile and useful yard tools is the grass shear, a super handy handheld device that allows for an impressive degree of precision.
To get the most out of your grass shears, you can’t be tethered to the house with an extension cord or handicapped by a weak battery. You need a quality, cordless shear with the right features and attachments to take on any finesse job you can throw at it.
In this article, I am going to share 11 creative and imaginative garden gnome ideas, from classic and traditional to large and whimsical gnomes.
There is something about garden gnomes that just makes people happy. Maybe it’s their, usually, cheerful faces, or the fact that they add a touch of whimsy to any garden.
