Lawn-Care

Throwing fertilizer by hand is a gamble. You’ll get dark green stripes where your hand was heavy, pale patches where it was light, and the sinking feeling you’ve wasted half the bag. A good spreader is the difference between a patchy lawn and one that glows with uniform health — and it pays for itself by eliminating wasted product. Fertilizer spreaders come in three types: broadcast spreaders that fling granules in a wide arc, drop spreaders that release material in a precise strip directly beneath the hopper, and handheld models for small lawns. We tested 6 of the best in 2025 to help you decide. ...

A lawn mower cuts the grass. A string trimmer cleans up what the mower missed. But for that sharp, professional-looking edge along sidewalks, driveways, and flower beds — the kind that makes neighbors slow down and look — you need a dedicated lawn edger. Lawn edgers use a vertical spinning blade to cut a clean trench between your grass and hardscape. The result is a defined border that stays crisp for weeks. We tested 6 of the best lawn edgers in 2025 across gas, electric, and manual categories to help you pick the right tool for your yard. ...

A lawn mower handles the open grass, but it can’t reach fence lines, garden beds, or around trees. That’s where a string trimmer — often called a weed eater or weed whacker — earns its keep. It’s the detail tool that transforms a “just mowed” lawn into a manicured landscape. The string trimmer market has evolved rapidly. Today’s top cordless models rival gas trimmers in power while eliminating fuel mixing, pull cords, and exhaust fumes. But with options ranging from budget plug-in models to professional-grade battery systems, picking the right one means weighing cutting width, battery compatibility, line feed mechanism, weight, and price. ...