The best tools to tackle yard work

Spring is here and that means it’s time to start prepping your lawn and garden for the warmer months ahead. Even if yard work isn’t your favorite chore, there are several products that will help make your spring maintenance much easier.

That’s where Reviewed comes in. Our editors have been testing all sorts of tools to help you achieve the luscious grass and vibrant flower beds of your dreams. So before you head outside, make sure you have everything you need with our list of top-rated landscaping products. Keep scrolling for some highlights.

If you have trees in your yard, you might want to consider investing in a leaf blower. A great leaf blower can make your yard look neater in less time with less effort than a rake. On the other hand, a bad one makes clean-up an annoying, noisy chore. After several rounds of testing that included blowing leaves, pine needles, acorns, and dust off dozens of obstacles, we found our top pick.

There are many tasks that are made significantly easier with the help of a wheelbarrow—cleaning up sticks, spreading mulch, even planting your gardens. The best wheelbarrows also have tires that turn smoothly and can push through sand and gravel without getting stuck. We kept all of this in mind when we tested different heavyweight, lightweight, and collapsible wheelbarrows to find the best ones.

Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned gardener, having flowers in bloom is a quick way to lift your spirits. Unfortunately gardening can be tough on your hands, which is where gloves come in handy. The best gardening gloves we've ever tested offer protection while still being breathable and flexible. They come in several sizes, and you can toss them in the washing machine for easy cleaning.

Hoses are notoriously finicky—they’re always getting tangled, and if you accidentally pop a hole in one, you’ll end up spraying water all over your yard. That's why we tested different hoses on their ease of use, comfort, durability, likelihood to kink, and portability. We whacked the connectors on the pavement, stretched them, coiled them, and attached them to sprinklers to see which ones came out on top.

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