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grass collector bag on the Worx 40V 17" Cordless Lawn Mower

How to maintain your cordless lawn mower: from cleaning and sharpening to yearly checks

By Pete Wise published

How to We spoke to three lawn care experts to learn the key steps in their lawn mower maintenance schedule, from cleaning to winter storage.

Deadheading a marigold using the Opinel pruner.

How to use pruning shears: a guide to getting the perfect cut (without harming your plants)

By Pete Wise published

How to Our gardening expert demonstrates a plant-friendly approach to using a pruner, from prepping the shears to pruning and clean-up.

Greenworks vs EGO

Greenworks vs EGO: which cordless tool brand is best for your yard?

By Maddy Biddulph published

Versus We compare Greenworks and EGO, two of the biggest battery brands, to see which has the better outdoor collection.

Opinel Hand Pruning Shears being tested in writer's yard

Opinel Hand Pruning Shears review: are these the world’s most stylish secateurs?

By Pete Wise published

Review These French-made bypass pruners have a surpassingly stylish design. But how well do they cut? Find out in our testing-based review.

Close up photo of gardener cultivate ground soil rototiller, prepare for planting crop.

What does a tiller do? We go in-depth with experts on the powerful tool and explore when to use an alternative

By Pete Wise published

Advice Experts explain what a tiller does and why it may not be the ideal tool for every user.

Man holding a STIHL MSA 300 C chainsaw in front of a felled tree

STIHL MSA 300 Cordless Chainsaw review: a solid battery-powered chainsaw ideal for cutting trees down to size

By Jason Cockerham published

Review The STIHL MSA 300 C is a solid chainsaw from one of the most well-known manufacturers.

The DeWalt DCMWSP650Y2 is lightweight and easy to use

DeWALT battery-powered lawn mower recall: these are the model numbers affected

By Carrie Marshall published

If you have an early 2024 DeWalt Battery Push or Self-Propelled walk-behind mower, stop using it straightaway

TTR Labor Day lawn mower deals

Labor Day lawn mower sale: the best bargains on robot, corded, and cordless lawn mowers

By Caroline Preece last updated

Labor Day During the Labor Day sales, I'm hunting for the biggest and best savings on gas lawn mowers, riding mowers, and robot mowers.

Our reviewer holding the Fiskars P121, which is the UK equivalent to the P541 Bypass Pruner.

When is the best time to prune? Expert tips for healthier plants

By Pete Wise published

Advice Timely pruning can greatly improve the health and appearance of plants and trees. Here, we explain when is the best time to prune the plants in the yard.

STIHL HSA 60 hedge trimmer trimming branches on fallen tree

How to use a hedge trimmer: 6 steps for a pro-quality trim

By Pete Wise published

How to Hedge and gardening experts explain the right way how to use a hedge trimmer, from preparing the tool to trimming with perfect technique.

Mammotion LUBA 2 AWD 5000H Robot Lawn Mower being tested in writer's home

Best robot lawn mowers: the best automatic mowers for every green space, tried and tested

By Jennifer Oksien last updated

Buying Guide The best robot lawn mowers do a great job with absolutely zero effort from you.

Dethatcher with thatch above lawn

10 yard projects to complete in September—experts explains

By Terri Williams published

Advice We caught up with experts who share tips for transitioning the yard through to fall.

battery on the ego power plus cordless lawn mower

How long does a lawn mower battery last? Experts weigh up the facts

By Jennifer Oksien published

Advice If you own a cordless lawn mower, then there's a high chance that you're going to want to know how long its battery will last. I've caught up with the experts to some facts straight.

Black + Decker LSTE525 Cordless Lawn Trimmer in use on patch of grass near road

10 uses for a string trimmer: from lawn edging to cutting weeds

By Pete Wise published

Advice I asked gardening experts to talk through the ten things you can do with a string trimmer, from whacking weeds to mulching leaves.

STIHL HSA 60 hedge trimmer closeup on hedge

STIHL HSA 60 Hedge Trimmer review: a battery-powered hedge trimmer that "gets the job done"

By Jason Cockerham published

Review The STIHL HSA 60 Hedge Trimmer is a solid hedge trimmer with decent battery life. I cut my hedges with it for several weeks and here’s what I thought.

self-propelled lawn mower | ego lawn mower from the front in a yard

Is a self-propelled lawn mower worth it? Experts share the pros and cons

By Pete Wise published

Advice Experts weigh in on the pros and cons of a self-propelled lawn mower, from mowing performance to the up-front and ongoing costs.

worx landroid mowing grass for hero image

Worx Landroid S WR165 review: an intermediate-level robot lawn mower

By Jennifer Oksien published

Review I put the Worx Landroid S WR165 to the test to see how well it performed in my 936sq ft yard with uneven ground and flower border.

cutting up an apple to test the blade on the WORX WG743E Cordless Lawnmower

How to use a cordless lawn mower: 6 steps for a perfect lawn

By Pete Wise published

How to Our gardening expert demonstrates the best approach to mowing with a battery-powered mower in this step-by-step guide, from battery care to mowing technique.

EGO TR4204 Power+ 42" T6 Lawn Tractor

7 riding lawn mower attachments that are worth the investment

By Pete Wise published

Advice Lawn tractors and zero-turn mowers can do more than just mow, if you equip them with the right attachment. Here are our expert tips on the best add-ons you can buy, and how to use them.

anvil vs bypass pruners

Anvil pruner vs bypass pruner—which pruning shears to use?

By Pete Wise published

Versus Our gardening writer will take you through the cutting capabilities of two popular types of pruning shears that are designed for different tasks: anvil pruners and bypass pruners.