Landscaping Tool Reviews

Our landscaping tool reviews take into account the features, performance, and qualities of outdoor power equipment so that we can evaluate products fairly. We find and test the best tools for landscaping professionals, lawn care Pros, and anyone who uses these types of cordless and corded landscaping tools. This section includes reviews of trimmers, leaf blowers, power carts, push mowers, riding mowers, snowblowers, and zero turn mowers. Though battery powered products are gaining ground, we still pay close attention to the traditional gas-powered tools that still drive the core of the industry. Landscaping Tool Reviews for the Outdoor Pro Some advanced products, like the Stihl BR700 backpack blower have excellent power and ergonomics. From cooling technology to fuel efficiency, thee types of high-power landscaping tools prove themselves industry leaders. Depending on your specific needs, we’re discovering that advances in product design push some products into more compact form factors. Still other tools, like the Cub Cadet Pro HW Hydro Walk-Behind mower haven’t changed much over the years. You do, however, get additional features and better performance. Whether it’s a ride-on mower or a battery powered string trimmer or hedge trimmer, we’ve got you covered.

DeWalt 2x20V Self-Propelled Lawn Mowers

DeWalt 2x20V Self-Propelled Lawn Mowers

DeWalt Continues Electric Lawn Mower Line with the 21.5-inch Self-Propelled Model We review dozens of the best battery-powered lawn mowers each year, and we love seeing manufacturers continue to make improvements to their products. DeWalt recently unveiled two new lawn mowers that address the original model’s lack of runtime. The DeWalt DCMWSP255Y2 and DCMWSP255U2 21.5-in […]

Review9.4(out of 10)
string trimmer ergonomics

Ryobi 40V HP Brushless String Trimmer Review

Ryobi 40V HP Brushless String Trimmer with Carbon Fiber Shaft Boosts Power Battery-powered string trimmers have been an easy transition for more homeowners with options that have excellent performance and runtime. However, properties that need more than a 25cc engine can offer have been short on options. We tested the 17-inch Ryobi RY402110VNM 40V HP […]

Review9.8(out of 10)
EGO 765 CFM leaf blower

EGO LB7654 765 CFM Leaf Blower Review

EGO LB7654 Leaf Blower Breaks Barriers at 765 CFM Over the past 5 years or more we’ve seen manufacturers steadily increase the performance capabilities of their battery-powered leaf blowers. It’s no surprise that EGO often finds itself leading the rest of the pack in blowing performance. Their latest entry in the unofficial “who makes the […]

Review9.3(out of 10)
Echo X-series String Trimmer

Echo X-Series String Trimmer Review

Echo X-Series String Trimmer Produces Eye-Popping Performance When Echo announced its X-Series line we wanted to give each of these tools a thorough workout. An opportunity arose when our resident rancher, Eli Mosely , called me up. He needed a string trimmer that could handle long days and tough conditions. This seemed like a great […]

Toro MyRide Suspension System

Toro’s MyRide Suspension System Now Comes on TimeCutter MX Line Having looked at the Toro TimeCutter line of mowers, we mentioned the Toro MyRide Suspension as an available feature. We teased the new suspension system without getting into too many details. Well, if you’re still curious, we finally got the full scoop on what that […]

ECHO BRD-280 Bed Redefiner

Using a Garden Bed Edger or Redefiner for Landscape Borders

Do you use a garden bed edger or redefiner for landscape borders? We talk about the differences and how using one or the other can help you achieve great results. These tools come in handy when working to button things up during the slower season. Background on Using a Garden Bed Edger To begin with, […]

Makita ConnectX 1200Wh backpack battery

Makita CML01 21″ Self-Propelled Lawn Mower

Makita CML01 Lawn Mower Packs Capacity Onboard Like No One Else The battery-powered Makita CML01 21″ self-propelled lawn mower uses the ConnectX system. The ConnectX power supply goes right on top and promises commercial-level runtime. For those looking to take their commercial operation from gas to battery, could this Makita mower present a viable alternative? […]

Review9.7(out of 10)
EGO Line IQ 56V String Trimmer Review

EGO Line IQ 56V String Trimmer Review

EGO Line IQ Brings Automatic Line Feed to Their String Trimmer Lineup EGO consistently lands in our best battery-powered weed eater articles. For homeowners, their string trimmers provide excellent performance and value as well as low vibration. Given their existing success, could the EGO Line IQ 56V string trimmer truly improve upon an already solid […]