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.

Billy Goat Plugr

Billy Goat Plugr Aerator | First Look

Next-Gen 25″ Billy Goat Plugr Reminds Us That Not All Aerators do the Same Work Billy Goat has released the next-gen version of the PL2501 Plugr Aerator. The brand tells us that they estimate that the new Plugr offers an 30% greater return when compared to traditional drum aerators. How does Billy Goat pull off […]

Hart 40V String Trimmer

Hart Battery String Trimmer Hands-On Review | Brushless 40V HLST031

DIY-Focused Hart String Trimmer Comes Attachment-Capable Hart is pretty new to the residentially-targeted, battery-powered OPE landscape. Or, at least, it might seem that way until you learn that this (now) Walmart-exclusive brand is owned by TTI, who also makes Milwaukee and Ryobi tools . Knowing this, it probably should not have surprised us that the […]

Crew Control Software

Crew Control Scheduling Software | Streamline Your Work Orders!

Can Crew Control’s Software Organize Your Landscaping Operations? If you use a calendar, an Excel spreadsheet, or pen and paper to manage your landscaping business, you’re not alone. An estimated 60% of service companies manage their crews and companies this way.  While these methods of organizing your business can work, Crew Control believes that they […]

Husqvarna Battery String Trimmer Hands-On Review | 520iLX

Feather-Light Husqvarna 520iLX Does Almost Everything Right We recently had the chance to test out the Husqvarna 520iLX, one of the string trimmer entries in the brand’s line of 36V tools. We measured its performance against other battery-powered string trimmers from a variety of other manufacturers. After including it in our battery-powered weedeater roundup, we […]

Review9.6(out of 10)
EGO Carbon Fiber String Trimmer

EGO Carbon Fiber String Trimmer Review | ST1521S

In September of 2018, we had the pleasure of talking with Kyle Selph, a product manager from EGO. This took place at our ProToolReviews home office. We always look forward to these visits because we often get to preview new EGO products. This trip was no exception, and we got our hands on the latest […]

Worx 20V Power Share 20-Inch Hedge Trimmer | First Look

Worx Power Share Hedge Trimmer Flexes and Stretches to Get the Tough Spots Worx tools often have a few “tricks up their sleeves.” From innovative features that we don’t often see to uber-affordable prices that aim firmly for the DIY/homeowner set, the brand has carved out its own niche in the market. The WG252 Worx […]

Lastec 120-inch mower WZ1000

Lastec 120-Inch Flex Deck ZT Mower | WZ1000 | First Look

Lastec 120-Inch Flex Deck Mower is the Industry’s Largest The Lastec WZ1000’s massive 120-inch cutting deck not only covers a lot of ground quickly, but it also flexes to keep your turf safe from scalping, missed grass, or damaged turf. This built-in-the-USA zero turn mower fits the production needs of commercial landscapers, lawn care Pros, […]

Greenworks Pro 60V 16-Inch String Trimmer Review| ST60L210

Greenworks Pro String Trimmer Centers Around Homeowner Convenience The Greenworks Pro line of OPE focuses on a balance between power and runtime that keeps the discerning homeowner in mind. The 60V suite of tools includes mowers, blowers, snowthrowers, chainsaws, and more. But, perhaps no tool in the lineup embraces the Greenworks Pro ethos as much […]