"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Sure, a lawn mower handles most of your grass-cutting duties, but it isn’t designed to tackle the ...

Battery-powered and corded options from Ego, Makita, Ryobi, and more shine in CR’s tests Battery-powered string trimmers are more plentiful and often perform better than corded models. By Paul Hope ...

With its automatic feed spool, this Black+Decker string trimmer provided a polished look along sidewalks and driveways and around trees and other lawn fixtures. Best of all, this powerhouse of a ...

If you’ve been thinking about switching from gasoline to battery-powered lawn equipment, now is as good a time as ever. Consumer Reports testers say today’s battery-powered tools don’t just go head-to ...

Weed wackers, or more modernly known as string trimmers or weed eaters, are still a must-have for any residential or professional gardener or landscaper. They may cost more at first, compared to ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Hedges create an attractive natural boundary between properties, walkways, and drives—but only if you ...

Battery tools have a lot going for them. Unlike gas tools, they start instantly, are easier to maintain, and are generally less noisy and lighter weight, too. They’re also far more friendly to the ...

THE BRANDS THAT CUT THROUGH THE COMPETITION. WHETHER YOU NEED A CHAINSAW, DRILL, LAWNMOWER, OR ALL THREE. CHOOSING A BATTERY POWERED MODEL IS CLEANER, QUIETER, AND COULD SAVE YOU MONEY OVER TIME.