Equip: 20 Essentials for Dealing With Yardwork (Updated for 2025)
May 16, 2025
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Warm spring weather brings the urge to crank the lawn mower and cut grass. Yardwork can take all day, but tidying up is worth the time. A clean and aesthetically pleasing lawn impresses your family, friends and guests.
With these yard essentials, working outdoors doesn’t have to be time-consuming. Here are 12 essentials to make things easier.
1. Ariens IKON 52” Kawasaki Zero Turn Mower
Gone are the days when you needed to push around a lawn mower for an hour. A riding model makes the job much easier, but a zero-turn mower is even better, and it’s one of your lawn care essentials to invest in.
Zero-turn mowers make mowing five acres of grass a breeze. The Ariens Ikon Kawasaki quickly switches from forward to reverse and turns on a dime. Tight spaces aren’t an issue when you’re racing this machine around.
2. Worx Landroid2. Husqvarna 420iQ Automatic Robotic Mower
Mowing grass can lead to bug bites, allergy attacks from pollen and even the occasional snake. You don’t have to cut grass if you don’t have to. The Husqvarna 420IQ is a robotic lawn mower that does it for you.
Exact positioning operating systems allow the machine to work autonomously. The 420iQ uses virtual mapping to stay on the grass and not venture into a pond or crash into people. Let this machine cut grass while you focus on decluttering the garage or starting that DIY project you’ve always thought about.
3. MacSports Classic Mac Wagon
Yardwork can take all day working on a large property, and hauling stuff back and forth takes a significant chunk of time. How can you make it easier? Use the Classic Mac Wagon from MacSports.
You can use the Mac Wagon for nearly anything. Its steel frame holds up to 150 pounds, and the interior has polyester fabric you can easily clean. Plus, you can fold it up and transport it anywhere. The Mac Wagon is terrific for gardening or a day at the park.
4. Professional EZ Travel Collection Adjustable Rake
The rake becomes your most valuable player when autumn arrives. The leaves change colors, fall off and end up all over your lawn. Hopefully, they stay out of your gutters. You need a rake, so get an adjustable version from the Professional EZ Travel Collection.
A large rake is nice, but it can’t fit everywhere. You need a narrow size to reach inside the tight spaces. The steel tines on this rake range from 37 to 68 inches.
5. Milwaukee M18 2727-20 Chainsaw
Electrification is all the rage. You see it with electric cars and trucks, and now you can electrify your yardwork tools. Start with the Milwaukee Chainsaw.
Chainsaws require top-notch performance, especially when cutting through hardwood. This electric chainsaw is powerful enough at 5.3 hp and a lightweight 16 ounces for long-term work. Use higher capacity batteries for even greater cutting power.
6. Worx Turbine 600 Electric Leaf Blower
Imagine it’s 6 a.m. on a Saturday. You want to sleep in, but your dad or neighbor is outside with a leaf blower. These machines are loud, but the Worx Turbine 600 Electric Leaf Blower makes things quieter.
The electric qualities make this leaf blower even better than gas-powered machines. The Turbine 600 blows twice as fast through its high-capacity air volume and dynamic airflow design.
7. Sun Joe CJ603E Electric Silent Wood Chipper
It doesn’t take long for your yard to fill up with twigs and debris. What can you do besides throw them away? Save room in your garbage can and make mulch with the Sun Joe Electric Silent Wood Chipper. But remember to protect your eyes with safety glasses as 18,500 Americans suffered eye injuries in 2020.
This machine has 15 amps and quickly shreds your twigs and branches. The convenient wheels allow you to take it wherever you need around the yard. Use the mulch to improve your soil and take care of weeds.
8. Hutenoy Lawn Aerator Shoes With Spring Base
What if you could knock out two birds with one stone? Hutenoy Lawn Aerator Shoes are convenient for preparing your soil for gardening. The aerators surround your yard work boots like a sandal, while the spikes underneath poke tiny holes in the soil, allowing seeds and water to enter the ground.
These tools make the job easier than manually digging holes for each plot. The bonus is the spring design, which instantly cleans out any soil and debris with each step, so no more poking at the spikes with a stick to try and move clinging lawn bits.
9. Gardenease ReLeaf Leaf Scoops
Your hands are your most essential yard work tools. Protecting them is essential, especially when handling thorny plants, poison ivy and other sensitive materials. You also never know when a snake will pop out of the ground, and with over 3,000 types of snakes in the world, you should wear these with good quality yard gloves.
Use the Gardenease ReLeaf Leaf Scoops to protect your phalanges. This tool makes yardwork much easier. They’re kid-friendly, so get your kids involved during their spring and summer breaks.
10. MySoil Soil Test Kit
Planting a garden is a terrific hobby that produces delicious fruits and vegetables. However, it can quickly go wrong if you don’t care for your soil. Use the MySoil Soil Test Kit for monitoring to ensure your earth is up to snuff.
This test kit analyzes your soil and tells you its quality and pH level. You can test numerous soil types, such as gardening, compost and mulches. Send the test kit by mail and see the online results a week later and become self-sufficient and produce your own food in no time.
11. Sun Joe Hydraulic Steel Beam Log Splitter
Wood splitting is difficult, to say the least. You could either do two hours of back-breaking work with an ax or let the Sun Joe Hydraulic Steel Beam Log Splitter do it for you.
Winter requires loads of firewood, especially in a snowy climate. This splitter has a two-speed pump with up to 10 tons of pressure without the need for electricity or gas, making it an eco-friendly solution for neatly chopping logs for warmth.
12. Qozybuds Bluetooth 5.4 Hearing Protection Headphones
Look after your hearing while working with heavy machinery in the yard with these Qozybuds Bluetooth Headphones. Enjoy 30dB noise-canceling technology, advanced sound quality and up to 120 minutes of playing time. The large buttons are ideal for changing songs while wearing gloves, and it supports Siri and Google Assistant, so you’ll never miss a call or appointment when you’re in the weeding zone.
13. Fiskars Bypass Pruning Shears
When an annoying bit of greenery needs to be cut back to size, a handy set of gardening shears is a must-have. These rust-resistant ones from Fiskars are popular with gardeners of all abilities, whether you’re creating topiary or just dead-heading flowers. The powerful, low-friction blade cuts smoothly without straining the hand, and the easy-open lock means you won’t fight with the shears before you can get to work.
14. Sleek Garden 45-Gallon Canvas Garden Waste Bag Pop-Up
Ever struggled to shove fallen leaves into a plastic bag that’s more tight-lipped than the Secret Service? Stress no more with this pop-up bag holder from Sleek Garden.
It neatly folds for garage or toolshed storage, saving space when not in use. Simply pop it up to keep bags open for filling without a fuss.
15. Home and Garden Trends Garden Kneeler and Seat
You don’t have to be a silver-haired gardener to enjoy the fantastic back-saving Home and Garden Trends Garden Kneeler and Seat when gardening or weeding. Use it to hold tools, thanks to the handy pockets, or flip it over to help you get up without straining your back or legs. Make gardening and yard work fun without having to stoop or kneel on hard surfaces.
16. Grampa’s Weeder
When you notice a few tap-rooted weeds ignoring your regular efforts, it’s time to turn to the tried and trusted stand-up puller. Grandpa’s Weeder’s tried-and-tested design is more than 100 years old, and it’s as effective today as when it was first designed. It’s simple to use, effortlessly pulls long-rooted weeds without messing up your lawn and since you get the root, the weeds are less likely to return.
17. Nizivdy Garden Gloves With Claws
Every gardener has been there — you just need a little more clawing to make a hole deeper or to dig out an offending weed. While you can use a garden spade or fork, there’s something deeply satisfying about these Nizivdy Garden Gloves With Claws.
The hard plastic tips will make you feel like you belong in Wakanda, but they’re also ideal for many gardening uses, from pruning and pulling to digging and lifting heavy loads. Aside from busting some stress, it’s a great way to spend time in nature and elevate your mood.
18. Grebstk Crack Weeder
You may feel like a samurai declaring war on weeds with this unique crevice weeding tool. The Grebstk Crack Weeder is uniquely shaped to cut and lift them from paving spaces and other cracks.
The stainless steel blade is sure to be a match for any offensive growth that’s unwelcome in your yard. While it requires some physical labor, it means you get some sun and stock up on your vitamin D for improved health.
19. Berry&Bird Hand Dibber
Don’t mistake this for a vampire killer. The Berry&Bird Hand Dibber is for making holes in the dirt to plant seeds and bulbs, not running through Nosferatu’s chest. Its sturdy design is ideal for driving into different depths of soil, while the stainless steel tip ensures it remains sharp for years.
20. Yamron 4-in-1 Soil Moisture Meter
Save water by placing this handy Yamron 4-in-1 Soil Moisture Meter in your yard for an accurate reading of soil pH, temperature, moisture and sunlight intensity. You’ll never have to guess whether you should water the plants again with this handy guide.
Let science tell you what your soil needs — water, fertilizer, potting ash or love. OK, the love is up to you, but no more guessing with the other variables.
Making Yardwork Easier
Yardwork means working up a sweat. It’s nice to spend time in the sun and get things done, but it’s even better to work smarter, not harder. Use these 20 essentials to make these jobs a breeze.
Originally posted 05/19/2025 – Updated 05/12/2025
