The first tool most people think of when it comes to lawn care is a lawn mower. This one was chosen as the best overall electric lawn mower on the market by our gear team for its exceptional cut quality, leaving grass looking smooth and uniform, even in mulching mode.

Its X-shaped blade and open deck design help prevent clumping, while its strong bagging performance collects more clippings than most mowers. A rust-proof plastic deck, adjustable handle, and simple height control make it easy to use.

For clearing weeds and tall grass, this tool should be your go-to. The Husqvarna 110iL is our best overall string trimmer, due to the way it easily handles grass and light brush, excelling in usability.

Our testers praised it for being lightweight, well-balanced, reasonably quiet, and competitively priced. Its dual trimmer/edger head adds versatility, and the FLXi system allows swapping attachments like a leaf blower, pole saw, or hedge trimmer using the same motor.

For those dead grass spots that need a little extra love, a fertilizer spreader will make a huge difference. The Scotts Turf Builder EdgeGuard DLX offers precise control over fertilizer and seed distribution, helping you avoid unwanted spills.

Its signature EdgeGuard feature shuts off flow on the right side of the hopper, and the handlebar lever lets you adjust it on the fly—no stopping required like with other spreaders.

Quick and affordable lawn clearing comes easily with this rake and leaf scoop set. Despite its low price, this plastic leaf rake is highly functional, featuring an adjustable segmented handle and a 53-gallon collection bag.

The handle screws together to reach 43–57 inches, assembling easily without tools. Its 17-inch head is narrower than some rakes, making it ideal for small yards, tight spaces, and easy storage or transport.

Perfect for the garden, the lawn, and filling up the kiddie pool, this hose from DeWalt is the best one out there according to our testing team. Its durable construction resists scratches and demonstrates excellent kink resistance, even when dragged over gravel or grass, outperforming heavier hoses that often snag.

Strong anodized aluminum couplings feature stress-reducing sleeves to prevent pinching. Additionally, an anti-slip coating provides easy connection and disconnection, even with wet or muddy hands.

Though a lawn dethatcher may not be a commonly-known tool, it certainly is helpful. A dethatcher is a lawn care tool that removes the layer of dead grass, roots, and debris (called thatch) that builds up between the soil and healthy grass.

This model is a corded, motorized dethatcher that makes lawn maintenance far easier than manual raking. Its 16-inch, 24-tine head removes thick thatch in a single pass without clogging, and handles small to medium yards with ease at 34 pounds.