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Bob Vila writer holding Stihl FSA 80 R Battery-Powered String Trimmer during battery trimmer testing.
Landscaping

We Spent Over 20 Hours Testing the Best Battery Trimmers to Find the 9 Best Options

By Mark Wolfe, By Glenda Taylor

Hummingbird feeding from one of the Best Bird Feeder Cameras
Wildlife

The Best Bird Feeder Cameras for High-Tech Bird-Watching, Tested

By Debbie Wolfe

The Best Solar Bird Bath Fountain Options
Lawn & Garden

The Best Solar Bird Bath Fountains, Tested

By Jasmine Harding, By Glenda Taylor

Best Landscape Fabrics laid out
Landscaping

This Easy-to-Use Landscape Fabric Excels at Weed Control

By Heather Blackmore, By Timothy Dale

A group of the Best Battery-Powered Lawn Mower Options together on a green lawn.
Landscaping

Some of Our Favorite Lawn Mowers Don’t Run on Gas

By Mark Wolfe, Additional research by Tony Carrick

A potted plant surrounded by various supplies to help get rid of gnats.
Garden Pests

How to Get Rid of Fungus Gnats: 4 Remedies That Work

By Audrey Stallsmith, By Phillip Tinner

Back to the Roots Olla Pots buried with potted hydrangea and tomato plant
Gardening

My Secret for Keeping Thirsty Plants Watered Is On Sale for Under $10 Right Now

By Kathleen Corlett

Seven of the best hose timers resting on wood floor
Landscaping

Use This Simple Tool To Grow A Healthier Garden And Lower Your Water Bill

By Timothy Dale, By Glenda Taylor

A tick bites skin.
Garden Pests

Tick Bite ER Visits and Infections Surge to Record Levels, With the Northeast Recording the Worst Season in Years

By Sophie Kaemmerlé

Wide view of friends enjoying party in backyard
Gardening

Outdoor Living Is Hot Again: Here Are the Biggest Projects for Homeowners’ Yards This Year

By Sandi Schwartz

A group of the Best Retractable Garden Hose Reels together outside before testing.
Lawn & Garden

The Best Retractable Garden Hose Reels According to Our Tests

By Katie Barton, By Tony Carrick

how to keep bees away from hummingbird feeders
Lawn & Garden

How to Keep Bees Away From Hummingbird Feeders Without Harming Them

By Lori Lovely

Yellow and white awning on a white building
Outdoor Living

Upgrade Your Patio with the Best Retractable Awnings

By Jasmine Harding

Tick on leaf near person
Garden Pests

How to Get Rid of Ticks In Your Yard

By Jennifer Noonan

A group of the best stand-up weeders in front of a garage door before testing.
Landscaping

The Best Stand-Up Weeders Are Our Secret Weapon for Pulling Weeds Without Bending

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Savannah Sher

Beautifully landscaped front yard with flowers, lush grass and bushes is in foreground.
Landscaping

We Asked Landscaping Pros the 3 Biggest Curb Appeal Mistakes to Avoid

By Sandi Schwartz

Close up view of a brown and black Japanese beetle on a plant leaf.
Garden Pests

9 Ways to Rid Your Garden of Japanese Beetles

By Rachel Brougham

Woman laying on a wood garden bench surrounded by manicured landscape.
Landscaping

The Invincible Yard: 25 Ideas for Lazy Landscaping

By Nina Malkin

The Best Mosquito Trap Option
Garden Pests

We Tested Mosquito Traps for 6 Weeks—These Models Worked Best

By Mark Wolfe, By Glenda Taylor, By Debbie Wolfe

Colorful corners of the best shade sails on a lawn before testing.
Outdoor Living

Our Favorite Shade Sails for Beating the Heat in Style

By Stacey L. Nash, Additional research provided by Andreana Lefton