Lawn Care

Learn the best ways to mow the lawn, take care of those pesky weeds and create the backyard of your dreams with these lawn care maintenance and repair tips.

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I Review Lawn Mowers for a Living, and Here’s My Experience with the Earthwise Reel Mower

The Earthwise Reel Mower is a reel mower I tested in my backyard for a month. After the first use, my jaw was on the floor.

The Best Cordless Leaf Blowers, Tested By a Lawn Expert

After testing dozens of cordless leaf blowers, we've found the perfect combination of power, usability and affordability.


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How To Use a Broadcast Spreader the Right Way

A broadcast spreader is an essential tool for taking care of your lawn.


EGO Lawn Mower Review: I Tried This Self-Propelled Mower and Was Shocked by Its Performance

Is this the best electric mower for mid-sized lawns? This homeowner's EGO lawn mower review thinks so.


How Much Does Tree Removal Cost?

What you need to know about tree removal cost, from the experts

8 Bulbs to Plant in Spring

Not to worry if you missed fall planting. From lush lilies to dazzling dahlias, here are bulbs to plant in...


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When Should You Let Your Child Mow the Lawn?

Many factors come into play when making this decision. As with any right of passage, the child's safety is the...


The 6 Best Lawn Mower Picks to Keep Your Grass Gorgeous, Tested and Reviewed

Need help finding the best lawn mower? Let one of these top-rated picks of 2024 give your yard a well-needed...


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How to Choose the Right Lawn Fertilizer

There are so many choices that "analysis by paralysis" can take over. Let's make it easier.


How Can I Fertilize My Lawn Without Chemicals?

Did you know there are similarities between the food we eat and the lawn fertilizer we use? Learn about healthier,...


We Tested the Husqvarna TS 242XD, and This Riding Lawn Mower Offers Speed, Power and Fun

We know Husqvarna makes some of the best lawn care equipment, but does that include riding mowers? Our Husqvarna TS...


The Cub Cadet Riding Mower Makes Lawn Care Easy—Here’s Why

The Cub Cadet Riding Mower offers long-lasting, quality performance at a budget-friendly price.


How to Fertilize a Lawn

From soil testing to cleaning up and protecting waterways, here are the steps for properly fertilizing a lawn — including...

I Tried the Solo Stove Torch, and It Was Better Than I Expected

The new Solo Stove Mesa Torch is the torchlight dreams are made of—and it’s perfect for Autumn evening...


Worx Lightweight String Trimmer: Testing the Best Battery-Operated Weed Eater

If you need a lightweight cordless string trimmer that's easy to use, this 12-inch model from Worx is perfect for...


We Tried the Craftsman Electric Lawn Mower, a Riding Mower for Tight Spaces

Ready to take the plunge and go battery-powered? We tested the Craftsman electric lawn mower–here’s what we thought.


I Tried the Solo Stove Chair, and It’s Now My Favorite Seat Around the Fire Pit

Our favorite fire pit brand now makes an Adirondack chair, and we tested it to see if the...


19 Things You Should Never Do To Your Lawn

Whether you’re a green thumb or not, it’s easy to maintain a barefoot-worthy lawn with these tips.


3 Simple Landscape Edging Ideas

Three simple, attractive, low-maintenance garden and landscape edging ideas to inspire and keep weeds out of your garden.

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Why Planting Grass Seed in the Winter Works

Grass seed needs the right conditions to germinate and grow. Find out how planting right before winter leads to a...


Toro Zero-Turn Mower Review: We Tried Toro’s First Electric Riding Mower and It Was Well Worth...

I got my hands on the all-new 60V MAX TimeCutter–the first Toro electric zero-turn mower. Check out my electric Toro...


Husqvarna Combi Switch 330iK Review: It’s Official, I’m Breaking Up With My String Trimmer and...

I tested the convenient Husqvarna Combi Switch 330iK pole saw and edger and it's safe to say...

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7 Native Grasses To Plant in Your Yard

Native grasses are easy to maintain and wildlife friendly. Here are some that will add lively accents to your yard,...


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Why You Should Use Wood Ash in the Garden

Loaded with nutrients like calcium and potassium, wood ash can give your garden a boost.


Stihl Electric Mower Review: Key Features Tested

I finally got my hands on the new Stihl RMA 510 V electric mower and put it through the testing...


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Why Does Dog Pee Burn the Grass?

Those annoying brown spots in the lawn are natural, but also preventable. Here's what's causing them and how to stop...


We Tried the All-New 2024 Toro TimeCutter with MyRIDE, Zero Turn Mower & Here’s Our Unfil...

The Toro TimeCutter with MyRIDE is the revamped version of the classic zero-turn lawn mower. We tested it for ourselves.


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Is It OK To Feed Birds?

We have a love affair with bird feeders, yet feeding wildlife is harmful. Are our backyard food stations helping or...