Landscaping Tools & Materials

Discover a guide to the tools & materials involved with your landscaping.

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The 6 Best String Trimmers (2024 Review)

We found the six best string trimmers available on the market today, including easy-to-use and budget options.
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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.
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The 4 Best Chainsaws (2024 Review)

In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best chainsaws to help you find the product that’s right for you and your home.
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Best Chemical Sprayers (2024 Guide)

The best chemical sprayers in 2024 are the Chapin Backpack Sprayer, Scotts Lithium-Ion Sprayer, and the D.B. Smith 1-Gallon Sprayer.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How to Choose and Use Shovels and Other Digging Tools

Hole-digging advice with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
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How to Use a Chainsaw Safely

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook and chainsaw expert Tim Ard show you safe and efficient chainsaw cutting techniques
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Shrub-Trimming Tools

5 pro gardeners' favorite power and manual cutters
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Reinventing the Rake

Smart new designs and features help you make quick work of leaves, clods, and rocks