Earlier this year, the Popular Mechanics editors selected this hose as the best new water hose in our 2025 Yard & Garden Awards. Our team liked this model for its soft, flexible feel and wide 5/8-inch collars on both hose fittings. Water flows up to 587.3 gallons per minute, and the hose comes in both 50- and 100-foot lengths.

The Truper 30480, our choice for best rake, has exceptionally heavy-duty construction and springy tines that don’t bounce off the ground. When we editors tested and reviewed it, we also liked its sturdy hardwood handle and bolted, steel head.

Stylish and functional, the Gardener’s Supply Company Watering Can holds three gallons—enough for just about any indoor or outdoor watering tasks. Featuring a removable stainless steel rose sprinkler, it delivers gentle and even watering. The can weighs 1.5 pounds, so until you fill it up with water, it's very light and comfortable to carry.

Protect your hands from thorns and other sharp surprises with Exemplary Gardens' Rose Pruning Gloves, which are crafted from thick goatskin leather. These durable gloves are unisex and come with extended gauntlets to shield your forearms from scratches. They offer comfort, flexibility, and protection, and are useful for tasks like weeding and pruning.

This bench features an elevated pad that reduces aches from prolonged kneeling and keeps your knees from getting too muddy or grimy. It also flips over to become a garden chair so you can tend to your long-stemmed plants and bigger shrubs while in a comfortable sitting position.

Our testers at Popular Mechanics chose this pair of pruning shears from Fiskars as the best shears on the market for its improved cutting power and rolling handle design. The label “PowerGear” means the design features gears inside the pruner that amplify the force of your grip up to three times, offering a shorter cut with more strength behind it.

The Radius Garden 22011 Root Slayer Shovel is a durable, all-purpose digging tool that tackles tough, root-filled soil. Featuring a sharp, V-shaped cutting blade and comfortable, O-handle grip, it easily slices through roots without needing additional tools. This shovel is ideal for gardeners tackling challenging landscapes and heavy-duty yard work.

Grampa's Weeder is a classic stand-up weed puller with a long bamboo handle and a steel head with four claws. Since you don't need to bend or kneel to use this device, this tool makes weed removal comfortable and efficient. Simply press, twist, and pull to remove weeds—roots and all.

Ohuhu Lawn Aerator Strap-On Shoes require no assembly or installation, and are wearable right out of the box. Simply strap the attachment to your shoes via secure hook and loop straps, and you're all set. These one-size-fits-all shoe attachments make lawn aeration easier, promoting healthy grass growth without any effort.

The Jagrom leaf blower is only 2.6 pounds, so garden and yard clean-up will no longer leave you icing your painful shoulders after you're finished. This rechargeable, battery-powered leaf blower runs for up to 40 minutes. Plus, it comes with two tube attachments—one that's floor-length and the other more tailored to help you clean table tops and other elevated surfaces.

These oversized hand scoops help you pick up leaves, grass, and other yard waste quickly so you can get your chores done faster without the noise of a leaf blower. They’re great for cleaning out flower beds while protecting your hands from sticks, thorns, and bugs.

Our best retractable hose reel offers a 130-foot hybrid hose that resists abrasion and prevents leaks. It’s also equipped with a nozzle that has nine different spray patterns and 180-degree rotation. The flexible hose locks at any length, and a slight tug causes the reel to automatically retract back into its base.

This 14-inch gardening tote bag offers durable, wear-resistant storage for all your handheld garden tools. Featuring multiple pockets for easy organization, it keeps the essentials within reach while you're working outdoors. It also doubles as an organizer, so you always know where these tools are in your shed or garage.

The Dunlop Chesapeake Plain Toe Boots are 100 percent waterproof, so you'll never have to worry about soggy socks after trudging through your garden after a storm. These lightweight PVC boots are also slip-resistant for safety.

Keep your clothes safe during your garden adventures with this apron. This one features a kangaroo-style pouch to keep a small tool or two close by, a water-resistant chest lining, and a deep chest pocket. It's also machine-washable for especially muddy days, has adjustable cross-back straps to ensure a comfortable fit, and is available in three colors.

This garden tool organizer is a steel rack that holds up to 58 long-handled tools. Perfect for garages, sheds, and outdoor spaces, it helps keep tools neatly arranged and easily accessible. The rust-resistant design creates a long-lasting solution to organize your yard and garden equipment indoors or outdoors.

The Gorilla Carts GCR-4 Poly Dump Cart is a two-wheeled garden wagon with a 300-pound capacity and 4 cubic foot bed, making it ideal for hauling soil, mulch, or tools with ease around your yard or garden. The wagon also has a foldable handle and rust-resistant poly construction.

The Fiskars Hori Garden Knife is a heavy-duty, multi-purpose tool for digging, weeding, and planting. The stainless steel blade also includes a sheath and hanging hole for easy storage. Its sharp edge and measurement marks make planting your favorite plants and vegetables very straightforward.

The Ashman Heavy-Duty Digging Shovel has a 41-inch design with a sharp trenching blade, perfect for digging soil, dirt, and gravel. With a D-handle for easy gripping, the finely-sharpened blade can penetrate hard soil, allowing the user to slice through surfaces easily.