If you're serious about your lawn, you'll want to purchase a good dethatcher and aerator, and Ryobi's model seems like a good ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. For the first time in Consumer Reports’ lawn mower tests, the top Overall Scores for battery-powered walk-behind mowers ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Tow-behind aerators are more affordable than gas-powered models and work well to cover large lawn areas quickly. They attach to the trailer hitch on your lawn mower or ATV, reducing physical strain on ...

Do you feel like the grass is always greener on the other side - of the fence? If you want a lush, healthy lawn sure to wow your neighbors, investing in a good lawn mower is a must. There are several ...

The best battery lawn mowers perform every bit as well as the best gas mowers. Sometimes, they’re even better. That’s shown year after year in our rigorous tests, which are the same for both types of ...

Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...

Editor’s Note, September 24, 2025: We’ve checked our recommendations to verify that they’re still in stock and competitively priced. We’ve also removed riding mowers (tractor and zero-turn) by Ego ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If your yard is made of heavy, clay-like soil that’s easily compacted, you could benefit from a lawn ...

The irony of lawn tools is that they’re often destroying the same outdoor spaces we are hoping to maintain and manicure. That’s because some of them are causing more harm to the environment than many ...

If your yard is made of heavy, clay-like soil that’s easily compacted, you could benefit from a lawn aerator. These tools remove small cores of soil, or create tiny holes in your lawn, to allow oxygen ...