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Essential Lawn Tools, Equipment, and Products

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All recommendations on this board are items I have either used or would use myself! It is sectioned out by brand and everything ranges from residential beginner to expert as well as both battery and gas powered. Let's make your lawn look great!
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Ryobi

 
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If you're new to lawn care, this starter bundle is all you need to get started!
40V HP Brushless 20 in. Cordless Battery Walk Behind Push Mower & String Trimmer with (2) Batteries and Chargers
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If you have a lot of trees in your yard, this is a must!
40V Vac Attack Cordless Leaf Vacuum/Mulcher with 5.0 Ah Battery and Charger
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One of the best blowers out there that uses the same battery as your other equipment!
40V HP Brushless Whisper Series 155 MPH 600 CFM Cordless Battery Leaf Blower with 4.0 Ah Battery and Charger
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If you are into the Ryobi eco system already, this is a go-to backpack sprayer for the lawn or garden!
ONE+ 18V Cordless Battery 4 Gal. Backpack Chemical Sprayer with 2.0 Ah Battery and Charger
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I no longer live in a home with a lot of leaf cleanup, but if I did this is what I would get to make that cleanup a breeze!
RYOBI 40-Volt VacAttack Lithium-Ion Cordless Leaf Vacuum Mulcher with Metal Impeller,Variable Speed Dial, and Heavy Duty Bag (Battery and Charger Not Included)
 
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Ryobi's best selling self-propelled battery powered mower!
40V HP Brushless 20 in. Cordless Electric Battery Walk Behind Self-Propelled Mower with 6.0 Ah Battery and Charger
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A wider 21in mower deck with 2 batteries!
40V HP Brushless 21 in. Cordless Battery Walk Behind Self-Propelled Lawn Mower with (2) 6.0 Ah Batteries and Charger
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A great battery powered single-stage snow blower! Also part of the 40 volt series!
40V HP Brushless 18 in. Single-Stage Cordless Electric Snow Blower with 6.0 Ah Battery and Charger
 
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The big daddy 2-stage!
40V HP Brushless Whisper Series 24" 2-Stage Cordless Electric Self-Propelled Snow Blower - (4) 6 Ah Batteries & Charger
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A great middle of the road option for a little more power!
40V HP Brushless Whisper Series 21 in. Single-Stage Cordless Battery Snow Blower with (2) 7.5 Ah Batteries & Charger
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Toro

 
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The mower I WISH I HAD! This gas powered version is one of the best residential mowers you can get.
TimeMaster 30 in. Briggs & Stratton Personal Pace Self-Propelled Walk-Behind Gas Lawn Mower with Spin-Stop
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If you're looking for something a little more affordable, but still does everything you need this is it!
Recycler 22 in. SmartStow 60-Volt Max Lithium-Ion Cordless Battery Walk Behind Mower, 6.0 Ah Battery/Charger Included
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Kobalt

My Kobalt brand recommendations which I currently use in my lawn!

 
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The Gen4 upgraded version of what I use in my lawn!
Kobalt Gen4 40-volt 20-in Cordless Push Lawn Mower 6 Ah (Battery & Charger Included)
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A great string trimmer and blower pack to go with the mower! They all use the same battery.
Kobalt Gen4 2-Piece 40-volt Cordless Power Equipment ...

Ortho

 
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Easy to use and good to have hose end sprayer that I use in the lawn!
Dial 'N Spray Hose End Sprayer
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This is what I use to spot spray weeds in the lawn! Works well for me.
Weed B-gon 1 gal. Lawn Weed Killer Ready-To-Use plus Crabgrass Control with Trigger Sprayer
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HDX

 
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2 Gallon pump sprayer that is good for spot spraying in the lawn or garden!
2 Gallon Multi-Purpose Lawn and Garden Pump Sprayer
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Greenworks

 
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I will be using this tool this fall for my first dethatch!
14 in. 10 Amp Greenworks Dethatcher
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Scotts

 
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This is a great beginner spreader, and the one that I personally use!
Scotts Turf Builder Edgeguard Mini Broadcast Spreader
 
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If you are looking for more of an upgrade, this is a great option!
Scotts Elite Spreader
 
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I have never used this, but there is always a situation to use a drop spreader instead of a broadcast spreader.
Scotts 76565 Turf Builder Classic Drop Spreader, Single Pack
 
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For those smaller yards, this is a great option!
Scotts Wizz Spreader - Handheld Power Spreader, Use Year-Round, Covers Up to 2,500 sq. ft., Brown
 
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A great seed for those dense shaded spots or those tough spots that get "some" sun!
Scotts Turf Builder 5.6 lbs. Grass Seed Dense Shade Mix with Fertilizer and Soil Improver Grows With Little Sunlight 18061 - The Home Depot
 
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If you are not overseeding, this is a great product to help with weed control in the Spring!
Turf Builder 11.32 lbs. 4,000 sq. ft. Weed and Feed5, Weed Killer Plus Lawn Fertilizer
 
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Fall and Winter are right around the corner! This fall granular fertilizer is what I will be using to prepare my lawn in the coming months!
Turf Builder 10 lbs. 4,000 sq. ft. WinterGuard Fall Lawn Fertilizer for All Grass Types
 
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I always use this starter fertilizer when planting seed!
Turf Builder 15 lbs. 5,000 sq. ft. Starter Fertilizer for New Grass, Use When Planting Seed
 
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If you are not overseeding, this is a great product to help with weed control as we enter the fall and winter months!
Turf Builder 14.29 lbs. 5,000 sq. ft. WinterGuard Weed Killer Plus Fall Fertilizer
 
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I have used this Tall Fescue seed mix in the past! It works well and germinate quickly.
Turf Builder 7 lbs. Grass Seed Tall Fescue Mix Grows Deep Roots for a Durable, Livable Lawn (2-Pack)
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A great Kentucky Bluegrass seed option!
Turf Builder 5.6 lbs. Grass Seed Kentucky Bluegrass Mix with Fertilizer and Soil Improver, Grows Dense, Green Turf
 
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This is the top soil I use every time I plant overseed!
Premium 0.75 cu. ft. Top Soil
 
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Protect your lawn in the Spring and get it green quickly with this Scotts Turf Builder product!
Turf Builder 13.58 lb. 5,000 sq. ft. Halts Crabgrass Preventer Dry Lawn Fertilizer
 
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Great for keeping away those pesky early season weeds!
Turf Builder Triple Action1 11.31 lbs. 4,000 sq. ft. Lawn Fertilizer, Weed Killer, Crabgrass Preventer

EarthWay

 
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EarthWay makes a great spreader! I have never used it, but have heard rave reviews from others!
EarthWay 2600A-Plus 40 LB (18 KG) Walk-Behind Broadcast Fertilizer Spreader, Garden Seeder, Salt Spreader w/9-Inch Pneumatic Wheels, Made in America

Landzie

 
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A great and HELPFUL tool to top-dress a lawn or even smaller seeded areas!
Landzie Compost and Peat Moss Spreader

Turf Titan Brand

 
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I have used this product with great success for helping the lawn stay hydrated!
Turf Titan Hydro Holder - Grass Wetting Agent - Superior Surfactant and Wetting Agents for Soil - Liquid Concentrate for Moisture Control and Efficient Water Use in Lawn Soil - 32 oz. - Hose END
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Solo Stove

 
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One of the biggest for your great backyard!
Yukon Fire Pit 2.0
 
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Middle size and the most popular!
Bonfire Fire Pit 2.0
 
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The most portable!
Ranger Fire Pit 2.0
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For when the woods is calling!
Campfire Camp Stove
 
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The lite version and easily portable
Lite Camp Stove
 
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Middle of the road for your campsite!
Titan Camp Stove
 
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The biggest you can get for your back yard!
Yukon Fire Pit 1.0
 
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Add a little flair to your backyard table!
Mesa Tabletop Fire Pit
 
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Protect that Bonfire edition!
Bonfire Fire Pit Backyard Bundle
 
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Some very nice goodies to protect your Yukon 1.0!
Yukon 1.0 Fire Pit Backyard Bundle
 
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Add a stylish stand!
Yukon 1.0 Fire Pit + Stand
 
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Add a little style and height to your Yukon 1.0!
Yukon 1.0 + Stand Elemental Fire Pit
 
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AMAZING 2023 Black Friday deals for Solo Stove!
Solo Stove Black Friday Fire Pit Deals!

Lawn & Pest Control Supply

 
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Some very impressive grass seed I was able to try out this year. Highlight recommended!
Clean Seed Tall Fescue Blend - 45lbs

Bully Tools

 
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A great option for a heavy-duty rake! I highly recommend both a normal and heavy-duty rake. There is a time and place for both.
Bully Tools 92630 Poly Lawn and Leaf Rake with Fiberglass Handle, 31-Inch
 
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A great option for a normal rake! I highly recommend both a normal and heavy-duty rake. There is a time and place for both.
Bully Tools 92312 Leaf & Thatching Rake with Fiberglass Handle & 24 Spring Steel Tines

Suncast

 
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This is what I use for snow removal! Works great and has lasted for years.
Suncast 20" Combination Snow Shovel/Pusher, Grey/Black

EGO

 
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If I were to look into a cordless/battery powered snow blower, this would be at the top of my list. A bit on the pricey side, but EGO makes great products that perform better than most.
EGO Power+ SNT2112 21-Inch 56-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Snow Blower with Steel Auger - (2) 5.0Ah Batteries and Dual Port Charger Included, Black
 
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If you already have EGO 56V batteries, this is the tool only!
EGO Power+ SNT2110 Peak Power 21-Inch 56-Volt Cordless Snow Blower with Steel Auger Battery and Charger Not Included,Black
 
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A little more power with 2 larger batteries!
EGO Power+ SNT2114 Peak Power 56-Volt 21-Inch Snow Blower with Steel Auger, (2) 7.5Ah Batteries and Dual-Port Charger Included
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The big daddy for EGO - tool only!
EGO SNT2400 24 in. Self-Propelled 2-Stage Snow Blower with Peak Power Battery and Charger Not Included, Black
 
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Starters, this one is for you!
EGO Power+ LM2101 21-Inch 56-Volt Lithium-ion Cordless Lawn Mower 5.0Ah Battery and Rapid Charger Included
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A great mower - tool only - self-propelled!
EGO Power+ LM2130SP 21-Inch 56-Volt Cordless Select Cut Lawn Mower with Touch Drive Self-Propelled Technology Battery and Charger Not Included
 
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More power with larger batteries!
EGO Power+ LM2135SP 21-Inch Select Cut Lawn Mower with Touch Drive Self-Propelled Technology 7.5Ah Battery and Rapid Charger Included
 
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This is the blower I use everyday - tool only!
EGO Power+ LB6500 180 MPH 650 CFM 56V Lithium-Ion Cordless Electric Variable-Speed Blower (Tool Only- Battery and Charger NOT Included)
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Sun Joe

 
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I great budget friendly electric option that is very popular!
Snow Joe SJ627E Electric Walk-Behind Snow Blower w/ Dual LED Lights, 22-inch, 15-Amp

PowerSmart

 
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A 2 stage gas powered option that doesn't break the bank!
PowerSmart Snow Blower 24 Inch 2-Stage 212cc Engine Gas Powered with Electric Start PS24

Husqvarna

 
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For those looking for the real deal, here it is! Husqvarna is a trusted brand!
Husqvarna ST224 24-Inch 208cc Two Stage Electric Start Snow Blower 970468501

The Andersons

 
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Great options for the lawn if you are spraying liquids! I personally enjoy using this product over the Ortho options.
The Andersons Refillable Multipurpose Hose-End Sprayer 32oz (Pack of 2)

Rainbird

 
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In my previous home, I installed this system myself and LOVED IT! Hihgly recommended!!
Rain Bird 32ETI Easy to Install In-Ground Automatic Sprinkler System Kit
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Gardening Tools

 
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Perfect for defining mulch beds!
Garden Weasel Edger-Chopper - Long Handle | Garden Beds, Patios, Trenches, Sidewalks, Driveways, and More | Lawn and Landscaping Tool, T Grip, Sod Cutter | 91714
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A spade shovel makes for easy gardening and mulch bed work!
Fiskars Square Garden Spade Shovel - 46" - Steel Flat Shovel with D-Handle - Garden Tool for Digging, Lawn Edging, Pruning - Heavy Duty Weed Puller Tool - Black/Orange
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You can never go wrong with a complete garden tool set!
Garden Tool Set, CHRYZTAL Stainless Steel Heavy Duty Gardening Tool Set, with Non-Slip Rubber Grip, Storage Tote Bag, Outdoor Hand Tools, Ideal Garden Tool Kit Gifts for Women and Men
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