String trimmers get into spots larger lawn mowers can’t reach, like beneath bushes or right up against fences. They can delicately trim around flower beds or slash through overgrown weeds. Flipped on ...

Cordless electric mowers, string trimmers, and leaf blowers now perform better than ever. And compared with gas-powered options, they're kinder to the environment, too. By Paul Hope The irony of lawn ...

Yard equipment is expensive to purchase—and can become dangerous and prone to costly repairs if some simple maintenance checks aren't followed. For example, the average lawn mower needs to be replaced ...

Now that leaves are starting to fall, it’s time to prepare for fall cleanup. Instead of spending all your weekends cleaning, get the right tools that make cleanup faster and more efficient. Of course, ...

Consumer Reports highlights top-rated models from Ego, Greenworks, Kobalt, and other brandsMany battery mowers perform on a ...

Editor’s Note, September 25, 2025: We’ve checked our recommendations to verify that they are still in stock and competitively priced. For our best overall pick, the Toro Super Recycler, we are ...

Maintaining an orderly lawn requires a crucial tool – lawn mowers. However, given the wide variety of options on the market, the task of finding the best one can seem daunting. It’s essential for ...

Tackling hills introduces an additional challenge in the process of mowing your lawn. Because inclined surfaces aren’t level, a standard lawn mower intended for flat landscapes isn’t adequate. In such ...