Yard Tools

REVIEW The Husqvarna 122HD60 hedge trimmer can handle the most challenging trimming tasks, but comes without the nose of most gas trimmers.

REVIEW Versatile and robust, the Black & Decker HH2455 offers a large cutting capacity and a lightweight construction.

It's noisy and heavy, but the ECHO HC-152 hedge trimmer is a mighty gas-powered trimmer perfect for large gardens and more heavy-duty tasks.

REVIEW The Toro 51490 hedge trimmer is a lightweight, corded hedge trimmer with the basic features you'd expect for its low price.

Review The Southland SWLE0799 easy-starting gas edger comes with a triangular blade and a lever near the handle that offers five depth options.

REVIEW The Ryobi RY40610A 40V Hedge Trimmer provides great cutting power for moderate tasks.

The GreenWorks 22102 is a budget electric hedge trimmer, great for light tasks and young or thin hedges, shrubs, and bushes.

The Kobalt KHT 240-06 is a great choice if you're looking for a versatile and lightweight cordless hedge trimmer.

REVIEW The WORX WG261 is a good mid-price hedge trimmer, but is only suited for small gardens and light yardwork tasks.

The Tanaka TRB24EAP by Hitachi is a lightweight gas-powered leaf blower that can effectively clean up your driveway and sidewalk. It only weighs 8.6 pounds, which makes it easy to carry around even if you have a larger-than-average yard. It is backed by an impressive seven-year warranty.

The Makita BHX2500CA is one of the most physically stress-free leaf blowers you can find.

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While the Toro Electric Trimmer and Edger 51480 is not the most powerful electric string trimmer in our lineup, its 5-amp motor provides plenty of power to effectively trim your lawn or rid your yard of annoying weeds.

The Earthwise ST00115 is a corded string trimmer with a wide 15-inch cutting path and a 5-amp motor. This is more than enough area and power for most lawns. It has a rare safety switch feature which ensures that it only starts when you're ready.

The Greenworks 21212 is an affordable and functional electric string trimmer with a 4-amp motor. This weed eater is fairly basic in terms of its feature package, which is something you might expect from a cheap weed eater, but it manages to do a lot with its features.

The Black & Decker GH900 electric weed cutter is an economical, lightweight electric string trimmer that cuts through weeds and grass quickly with its 6.5-amp motor.