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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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 number one concern.

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...

Reporting for Duty: The Cub Cadet Riding Mower Makes Lawn Care Easy

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


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How to Fertilize a Lawn

Avoid the top 4 lawn fertilizer blunders

I Tried the All-New 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 Trimmer Review: Testing the Amazon’s Best Selling Cordless Weed Wacker

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


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...


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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.

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How to Tune Up a Lawn Mower in 3 Easy Steps

Before you roll it out of the garage in the spring, take some time to tune up your lawn mower...


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.


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 Enters the Electric Mower Market with the RMA 510 V—We Tried It

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 SS4225 Zero-Turn Lawn Mower

The Toro TimeCutter SS4225 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...


Review: I Tried the Solo Stove Patio Heater, and Here’s How It Went

The Solo Stove Patio Heater is back in stock, and we tried it to let you know how it works...


How To Hang a Hammock for Maximum Relaxation

Safely relax during your suspended siesta, without worry of damaging trees and structures.

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I Tried the Handy Brush Grubber and Pulling Brush and Shrubs Has Never Been Easier

Every homeowner gets unwanted saplings and brush that magically sprout in their landscape. The Handy Brush Grubber helps...


We Tested the East Oak Fire Pit, and Its Unique Shape Really Radiates Heat

The East Oak fire pit is a smokeless option that's made with top-notch materials. Here’s how it stacks...


We Tried the Stihl BR 600 Backpack Blower, and It’s a Must-Have for Fall Cleanup

The Stihl BR 600 backpack blower is fuel efficient and durable, and it produces low exhaust emissions and...


This Zip Tie Hack Will Make Trimming Ornamental Grasses a Breeze

Gather, cut and dispose of excess grass in seconds!


Time to Remove Leaves? Ditch Your Rake for a Cardboard Box

This hack is quick, cheap and effective, but could lead to some painful consequences.


How Can You Mulch Leaves Without a Lawn Mower?

With these clever options, you no longer need to rely on a lawn mower to mulch the fallen leaves in...