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Planting a garden? Maybe some shrubs under the front windows? Or some privacy shrubs along the edge of the property? How about a new Japanese maple with an island? (Last one will add a few thousand dollars to the property value when it reaches maturity.) In any case, you have to till, and doing by hand is a bitch.
An gas tiller is better for serious work, but a corded electric one will handle anything you’re doing, unless that’s acres of gardening. One note, it pulls 13.5 Amps, so make sure you get at least a 15-Amp extension cord.
Saker Mini Electric Chain Saw
Pruning jobs that previously required a handheld saw will take half the time with this lightweight, 550W, rechargeable saw. Because there’s a single button to start the mini chainsaw, you won’t have to pull cords to crank it up, making it easier than older models.
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Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller: 16 Zones
You can water the lawn from literally anywhere with the Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller. The base connects to your current sprinkler wiring, and you work it through an app on your phone. What makes it smart is that it self-adjusts to the weather in your area, skipping days when it rains, is too windy, or can potentially freeze, and it’ll point out areas of the yard that need more attention. Setting it up takes 30 minutes or less, and it’s compatible with most existing sprinkler systems.
Ecovacs Goat A3000 LiDAR Robot Lawn Mower
Consider the Ecovacs Goat A3000 the Roomba for the front yard. The cordless grass cutter is operated from an app, covers 3/4 of an acre, and 13″ wide sections of the lawn at a time. It has a faster-rotating speed compared to other robot mowers, and adjusts between 3″ and 9″ for a more even cut. The 180W battery fully recharges in 45 minutes and can mow between 5,700 and 8,400 sq. ft. on a single charge.
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WORX Cordless 12″ Edger & Weed Trimmer
This two-in-one tool converts from a weed trimmer to an edger with a quick handle flip. It features a push-button line feed spool system, 12″ diameter cutting, and comes with two rechargeable 20V batteries for uninterrupted lawn maintenance. The head tilts 90 degrees to cut uneven surfaces, and the whole thing weighs less than six pounds, so you won’t have any back or arm pain days later.
Rubbermaid Resin Weather Resistant Outdoor Storage Shed
What’s a manicured yard without somewhere to stash all the tools? For bigger outdoor spaces, this 7×7 ft. shed is big enough to hold a mower, patio furniture, tools, trash cans, and a couple of bikes. It comes in three colors and is weather-proof. It’s also vented, so it won’t get musty as the seasons change.
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Keter Westwood 150 Gallon Large Durable Resin Outdoor Storage Deck Box
Smaller yards can make use of this weather-resistant, 61 x 28.5 x 25.4-inch box that’s sized to store a robot mower, patio furniture pillows, pool accessories, and outdoor sports equipment. It’s lockable and doubles as seating when you have guests over.
Dewalt 61147S 3300 PSI 2.4 GPM Gas Cold Water Pressure Washer
A grimy deck, patio, or siding can make the whole yard look like trash. Keep it all clean and pristine with a pressure washer that connects to your outdoor water hookups, has a 25-foot hose, and pumps out 2.4 gallons of water per minute. 10-inch tires roll easily across grass, concrete, or stone, and overall, it weighs less than 75 pounds.
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Black+Decker 2-in-1 Trimmer and Edger
For a more entry-level lawncare, try Black + Decker’s 2-in-1 weed trimmer and edger. The battery pack on this tool has been updated to last longer per charge, and it easily converts between the two tools with a handle flip. It has an automatic feed spool and powerdrive transmission for quiet and smooth trimming.
Melnor 65131AMZ Mini Oscillator Sprinkler Bundle
Melnor’s Mini Oscillator Sprinkler will keep smaller patches of grass properly watered. The coverage area is 4000 sq. ft., which is on par with larger, bulkier sprinklers. The device has a flo-thru base that allows for connections to multiple sprinklers at once. You can manually adjust the range, width, and 360-degree spin.
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EGO Power+ Cordless Electric Leaf Blower
Although this leaf blower has a 90-minute run time on a single charge, you won’t be outside for anywhere near that long thanks to its turbo mode that blows out air at 180 mph, clearing up to 650 cubic feet per minute (cfm). The power tool runs on a rechargeable 56V 5Ah battery and can plow through wet and dry leaves, rocks, and debris in seconds.
Orbit 62056 One Outlet Single-Dial Hose Faucet Timer
If you’ve learned anything from this deals list, it’s that you don’t need to spend a lot of time doing yard work if you don’t want to. Another case in point is this hose faucet timer that you set and forget. If you don’t want to go all in on the more expensive app-controlled lawn watering devices, this timer costs less than $50 for a single one or comes in multi-packs. There’s a rain delay feature that’ll pause watering for up to 72 hours so that your garden isn’t oversaturated.
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DuroMax XP13000EH Dual Fuel Portable Generator
Even if you don’t have a doomsday bunker or an RV to power, a backup generator will keep the lights on and devices charged during a power outage—or use it to power your lawn tools off the house grid. The XP13000EH delivers 13,000 watts of power, runs on gas and propane, and has a quick switch to easily change between the two fuel types. There’s an intuitive low oil shutdown feature, and on the side, you’ll see multiple outlets for all your indoor and outdoor gadgets.
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