Landscaping Tools & Materials
Discover a guide to the tools & materials involved with your landscaping.
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The 5 Best String Trimmers (2024 Review)
For those areas of your yard where a lawnmower can’t reach or where you need a little extra help such as in tight corners or around trees, a string trimmer is a convenient maintenance tool. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best string trimmers on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at various retail stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
The 5 Best Electric Lawn Mowers (2023 Review)
Electric mowers are more economical and lightweight than gas mowers. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best electric lawn mowers on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
The 5 Best Chainsaws (2023 Review)
The type of chainsaw you pick can have a large impact on whether you end up with a clean cut or a splintered disaster. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best chainsaws on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you and your home. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
6 Best Chemical Sprayers (2024 Guide)
In this guide, our team reviews and recommends the best chemical sprayers for every type of type of residential or commercial job.
7 Best Weed Eaters (2024 Guide)
Whether you’re looking for a heavy-duty weed eater to tackle large jobs or a basic model to use around your yard, we’ve gathered the best weed eater options to help you find the right product.
Choose the Right Rake: Shopping Guide
The right rake can make the world of a difference in your fall yard. Read our handy guide to find the right rake for your yard’s needs.
3 Garden Rakes for Different Tasks
Whether you’re gathering leaves into a pile or leveling soil to prep for grass seed, a rake is an important part of fall yard maintenance. While they all require that trademark push-pull motion, many are task-specific. Here are three worth storing in your shed.
How to Choose and Use Shovels and Other Digging Tools
Hole-digging advice with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
How to Use a Chainsaw
Safe and efficient cutting techniques with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook and chainsaw expert Tim Ard.
Shrub-Trimming Tools
5 pro gardeners' favorite power and manual cutters
Reinventing the Rake
Smart new designs and features help you make quick work of leaves, clods, and rocks