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Testing the Echo TC-210 Tiller in grass
Rear tiller vs front tine: which one has the edge?

By Maddy Biddulph Published

Versus Both tools can break up soil, but which one is best for you?

Versus
The Troy-Bilt Colt tiller is perfect for any type of garden bed.
Tiller vs aerator: which one has the edge?

By Maddy Biddulph Published

Versus Both tools can improve lawn health and help the grass grow, but which one has the edge?

Versus
Best chainsaws
Best chainsaws: top picks for efficient cutting

By Alex Temblador Last updated

Buying Guide The best chainsaws are powerful, versatile tools that provide significant benefits for various cutting tasks.

Buying Guide
Echo eForce DPB-2500 review: a leaf blower for snow removal?

By Jonathan Knoder Published

Review We tried the Echo eForce cordless blower for snow removal, testing its efficiency against traditional methods in winter weather conditions.

Review
I tested the boost mode on limbs that were about 16-inches thick.
How to tighten a chainsaw chain: expert tips for correct tensioning

By Pete Wise Published

How to A loose chainsaw chain can damage the tool and endanger its user. Follow these simple steps to tighten your chainsaw’s chain regularly.

How to
Enhulk 58V 930 CFM Leaf Blower being used in writer's yard
Best leaf blowers: top gas and cordless models

By Caroline Preece Last updated

Buying guide Transform your messy backyard into a tidy oasis with the best leaf blower, making gardening a breeze.

Buying guide
Chainsaw sharpening
How to sharpen a chainsaw: step by step for getting your tool back to its best

By Louise Bond Last updated

HOW TO Learn how to sharpen a chainsaw blade with a file for optimum performance.

HOW TO
Filing the blade of a pruner, which is clamped to a work bench
How to sharpen a pruning blade: step-by-step guidance from a world-leading shears-maker

By Pete Wise Published

How to An artisanal shears-maker provides his best advice on sharpening your pruner for improved cutting performance and better plant health.

How to
The Gardena pruner being tested in our reviewer's yard
GARDENA 8857-81 2-step Adjustable Bypass Pruners review: these all-purpose bypass pruning shears cost under $1 a year

By Pete Wise Published

Review Find out how well this affordable Gardena bypass pruner performed in our hands-on testing, from dead-heading flowers to pruning branches.

Review
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.

Review
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