When faced with pruning tasks where a hand pruner is too small, a lopper is either too big or not big enough and a chainsaw is overkill (and maybe too dangerous), where do you turn? One answer is a pruning saw. In this article, we describe the key features to look for when buying a pruning saw and share the saws we most highly recommend. Continue Reading
Whether you're looking for a gift for the gardener in your life or you're wondering what gardening tools to invest in next (or to add to your wishlist!), we've compiled some of our favorites. We've personally used (and continue to use) every one of these items so we can honestly recommend them as great gift ideas. Continue Reading
Our newest guide with details on how to choose the best lawn & garden sprinklers for your yard. We cover the various options, quality indicators, and things to consider. It includes a full description of oscillating, impact, rotary, stationary, traveling and sprinkler hoses, with pros and cons, as well as our recommendations for the best sprinklers. Continue Reading
Each year brings a ton of new features to the gardening tools and outdoor power equipment market. This year we’re seeing a continuation of many recent trends as the number of both younger (Millennial) and older gardeners increases, such as a focus on convenience, longer life, improved technology, ergonomic design and smaller size. In this article, we share some of the features to look for in 2018 and highlight newly-introduced garden/outdoor products that are worth considering. Continue Reading
Complete guide to the best cordless lawn mowers for 2018, including best brands, battery types, runtime, functionality, storage options, weight, cutting heights and width, mulching, bagging, discharge options and warranty. Recommendations, reviews and buying options. Continue Reading
Updated August 21, 2018 With so many options to choose from and little visible difference between garden hoses, it’s tempting to simply choose the cheapest one. But small differences can have a big impact on how long the hose lasts and how easy it is to use. A good garden hose should last 5 to […] Continue Reading
Shearing hedges by hand can be a tedious business, especially if your shears are not up to the task. Having the best tool can make all the difference! Continue Reading
Cordless string trimmers have come a long way over the last few years, going from cumbersome tools that ran out of battery power quickly to the new lightweight, nimble grass cutting machines that provide almost as much “oomph” as a corded or gas powered weed whacker. Given the plethora of string trimmer models, brands and features available today, how do you choose the best one to meet your needs? Read the article! Continue Reading
How do you choose the best gardening gloves? They come in a wide range of styles, materials, and price points, each intended for different uses. With so many options to choose from, it’s sometimes hard to know which type to buy. So we've put together a complete description of what to look for in quality gloves and our best recommendations for what to buy. Continue Reading
Loppers come in a range of styles, sizes, and price points; what’s best for you depends on the kind of pruning you’ll be doing, your size and strength, and your budget. Pruning can be heavy, repetitive work so it’s important to buy the right loppers. Here are the 10 features to look for, our best lopper reviews and our top recommendations. Continue Reading
Looking for that perfect Father's Day gift? How about gardening tools? Here are our top recommendations, from gloves and pants to loppers and pruning shears, string trimmers and blowers, and stackable planters. There's something for everyone and all price ranges. Continue Reading
Finding the right weeding tools for your needs can be a challenge. Here are the things to look for and our top recommendations for the best weeding tools for your garden, including both short-handled and long-handled weeders. Continue Reading
It’s that time of year again … time to find the perfect holiday gift for that special gardener in your life! Whether that person is an experienced gardener with a garden shed full of tools or is just starting out and has only a few implements to work with, there’s something in our Holiday Gift […] Continue Reading
Using the right gardening tools can make all the difference between enjoying the gardening experience and wishing you'd never started. Here's what you need. Continue Reading
If you’ve ever used a garden hose without a nozzle, you know how frustrating it can be to get the water to spray out gently (rather than rushing out in a jet) and how cold the water can be on your fingers as you try to adjust the water flow by placing your thumb over […] Continue Reading
