It is often said that grass looks greener on the other side of the fence, but we got to wondering – HOW do these mysterious Jones’s get their grass so green? So we went straight to the pros and asked them. Below are some tips that we got from Charles Aubry, Golf Course Superintendent at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, GA (host of the PGA Tour Championship each year) and Continue Reading
This light-weight, maneuverable sweeper replaces a broom for cleaning light debris on flat hard surfaces. It’s not a blower so isn’t intended for moving heavier stuff around. It’ll run about 8 minutes on a full charge (enough for most simple tasks) but takes 3 hours to recharge. Continue Reading
This is one of the best non-commercial pressure washers I’ve tested to date. From its easy to understand and follow instructions to the ergonomic design, from the self-contained reels that hold the power cord and high pressure hose to the great cleaning performance, and from the power to weight ratio to the small details like the nozzle cleaning needle and the included turbo nozzle, every part of this power washer works flawlessly. As the company’s Continue Reading
Before you put the lawn mower away for the winter, take these few simple steps to ensure that your lawn mower will start up easily in the spring. Continue Reading
Don't be fooled by its toy-like looks - the Sun Joe tiller + cultivator is a real workhorse! Lightweight, maneuverable, and compact, it's ideal for anyone with a smaller garden or limited storage space (the fold-down handles are a plus!). It's extremely quiet (making it great for those living with neighbors nearby or with strict noise pollution standards), incredibly easy to use, and the sharp blades and power easily turn hard soil into something your Continue Reading
The EZ Leaf Hauler is a novel product for picking up and disposing of leaves. It’s essentially a large, heavy-duty tarp with 3 sets of handles for dragging, rolling, or stowing. Plus, it uses fiberglass poles to hold the back and edges up (like a giant dustpan) and stakes to keep the leading edge taut against the ground so leaves go into the hauler rather than under it. It worked very well and made Continue Reading
Overall, the TreePan worked as promised. It takes a little practice to put it together but once it’s in place it doesn’t require any work. It protected the tree I placed it around and the tree is now thriving. TreePans are made in the USA from recycled plastic that stands up well to the elements and requires no maintenance. Plus they’re reusable. However, some home gardeners may find that the appearance of the TreePan doesn’t Continue Reading
This gasoline-powered cultivator offers superior performance, and refined fit and finish. The powerful, lightweight unit is very easy to maneuver, uses a 4-cycle engine (so there’s no need to pre-mix gas and oil), and has handles for easy transportation. Starting it can be a little awkward so you may want to also buy the optional JumpStart engine starter. Continue Reading
The cultivator has a lot going for it, including a powerful (43cc, 2-cycle) engine that tears through soil with ease, adjustable handles, replacement blades and easy operation. However, assembly is a challenge and it vibrates a lot which makes it difficult to control and, in our tests, loosened knobs, popped off sparkplug connectors and bent the wheel connector. Continue Reading
This is one heck of a cultivator! Lightweight, strong as an ox, easy to use, relatively quiet and best of all, no gasoline. This is the first propane-powered tiller cultivator on the market and it’s a winner. If I had to choose just one from all the cultivators I’ve tested, this would be it. Continue Reading
Not only does the Corona BigLOAD Leaf Rake make raking faster, it’s more comfortable than any other rake I’ve tried. And I still felt good when I was done. By my count, they got everything right. The only improvement they could make is to send someone along with the rake to do the actual work for me. Continue Reading
The Greenworks G-Max 40v cultivator has surprising power, very good quality construction and gives excellent results. It might be overkill for a very small garden where a garden fork would do the work. And it might be underpowered for a really big garden. But if you’re looking for a replacement for a gas-powered cultivator, this is definitely one to consider. Continue Reading
The Golden Gark (distributed by The Root Assassin—“Unique Garden Tools That Work”) is promoted as a 3-in-1 tool: rake, shovel, and sifter. It costs more than your ordinary plastic leaf rake, your garden variety—pun intended—metal garden rake, or your typical pond skimmer. But having tested it rigorously, my search for a leaf (and medium duty garden rake) and pond skimmer that will last longer than one season is over! Continue Reading
The YARDMAX™ Electric Log Splitter does only one thing – splits wood – and does it really well. I love it and couldn’t be more pleased with the results. It’s sturdy, works fast, is easy to use, and eliminates the usual stresses and strains of splitting wood. Continue Reading
The EZ Leaf Stomper is a simple, well-made tool that “stomps” more leaves into yard waste bags. It’s lightweight, comfortable to use and gets the job done. There are no tools needed for assembly and it comes apart easily for storage. Overall, it’s a worthwhile addition to your fall cleanup tool collection. Continue Reading
