Garden Tools and Supplies

Cultivators, garden hoes, edgers, rakes, shovels, weeders, blade saws, trowels, pruners and sheers. Find the best garden tools here.

What’s In My Toolbox? A Master Gardener’s Essential Tools

A professional gardener shares a look at the tools she uses most frequently on the job.


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Is the Ryobi Tire Inflator Worth the Investment? Find Out in Our Review

Air compressors require a lot of work if you only need them for a minute or two to top off...


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Our Favorite Things from the National Hardware Show

Check out some of our favorite products for DIYers from the 2022 National Hardware Show.


Garden Cultivator vs. Tiller: What’s the Difference?

Don't confuse a cultivator with a tiller; they're different tools for different jobs. Here's how to decide which is right...


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Gorilla Cart: Upgrade Your Yard Work with the Family Handyman Approved Dump Cart

Need to move and dump mulch, soil or heavy stones? This product from Gorilla Carts is a step up from...


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Best Wood Chipper for Turning Yard Debris into Mulch

Buh-bye, unsightly debris! Tackle piles of sticks, branches and logs with the best wood chipper for the job


Find the Perfect Harness for Your Weed Eater, Weed Whacker or Grass Trimmer and Work in Comfort

Save your shoulders and back with a handy harness for your string trimmer. Here are seven top options to consider.


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Buyer’s Guide to Garden Spades

A garden spade is the go-to tool for many yard and garden tasks. But what makes one garden spade different...

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9 Adaptive Tools To Make Gardening With Disabilities Easier

Gardening can be relaxing and therapeutic. These adaptive gardening tools help those with limitations enjoy their time in the garden.


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8 Best Garden Scooters for Easy Gardening

Kick off spring gardening with a new garden scooter. These mobile seats make plant- and turf-tending so much easier on...


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How To Use Grow Bags in Your Garden

You may have seen them on TV or at the garden center. Now it’s time to add grow bags to...


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Weed Wacker String Sizes: Which Gauge Line Should You Use?

String trimmers quickly trim and edge your lawn, cut weeds and clear brush. Choosing the right...


7 Versatile Weed Wacker Parts and Attachments

Turn your string trimmer into an entirely different tool with these game-changing attachments.


5 Best Garden Scissors of 2025

Looking for a tool to trim herbs, open mulch and deadhead flowers? These garden scissors are for you.


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5 Best Tree Trimming Tools

These five tree trimming tools help you prune just about any kind of tree in your yard, no matter how...


5 Best Digging Shovels of 2025

Take a look at some of the best shovels available in 2024 no matter what kind of digging you have...


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Hedge Trimmers: What To Know Before You Buy

If you're thinking about adding a hedge trimmer to your yard maintenance tool collection, this guide will help you choose.

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5 Best Yard Carts of 2025

Save your back with one of these yard carts, perfect for hauling heavy items.


Top Tools for Efficient Weeding and Handheld Options

These best weeding tool options make yard work go quickly, so you can get on with your weekend.


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Garden Hoses: What To Know Before You Buy

Garden hoses don't last forever. When you're in the market for a new one, these tips will help you make...


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8 Best Garden Hose Nozzles and Sprayers

The right nozzle turns a garden hose into a tool for spot irrigation, pressurized cleaning, washing cars and more. Find...


The 6 Best Soil Test Kits to Identify Problems and Get Your Garden Blooming

The composition of soil is just as important as the quality of the seed that's planted. Analyze yours with these...


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Garden Hoe Buying Guide

Choosing the right garden hoe can take some of the backbreaking work out of gardening. Here's a helpful roundup of...

8 Best Garden Rakes for Cleaning Up Around Plants

Treat your plants and flowers with loving care by using the right garden tools. This collection of rakes includes something...


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23 Low-Light Indoor Plants That Thrive in Near Darkness

These low-light houseplants thrive without direct sunlight, so now you can have a touch of Mother Nature in every corner...


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10 Best Hydroponic Plants for Your Garden

How does your garden grow? To its max potential, if you choose the easiest and best plants for hydroponics.


8 Best Garden Tool Organizers to Keep Things Tidy in Your Garage or Shed

Save yourself time and headaches when you head out for yard work. Here's the dirt on the best garden tool...


How to Keep Deer and Other Pests Away from Your Hostas

Deer, rabbits and other animals love hostas just as much as gardeners. Here are some easy ways to keep these...


The Best Potting Soil for Every Type of Plant

If your plants are growing in a pot or container, you need potting soil. Here are our picks for the...