Stewart’s picks · Lawn care at home
Stewart’s Recommended Lawn Care Products
Explore tools, watering equipment and lawn-care supplies for looking after your lawn between professional visits. Related products are grouped together so you can compare options and choose what fits your lawn, equipment and routine.
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Mowing & cleanup
Fiskars Push Mower
A manual reel mower offers a quiet way to maintain a smaller lawn. Mow regularly so you are cutting a manageable amount of grass each time.
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Greenworks 60V Self-Propelled Mower
A cordless self-propelled option for routine lawn mowing. Check the battery and charger included with the listing against your existing equipment.
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Greenworks 80V Self-Propelled Mower
This 21-inch mower is an alternative for homeowners choosing the Greenworks 80V system. The selected listing includes a 4.0 Ah battery and charger.
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Greenworks 40V Leaf Blower
Use a blower to gather loose leaves and clear hard surfaces after mowing. Compare its battery system with your other tools before buying.
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Reusable Garden Waste Bags, 3-Pack
Collect leaves, grass debris and garden cleanup material in reusable bags. Empty and dry them before putting them away.
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Yard Butler Manual Coring Aerator
A manual coring tool can help with small areas that need attention. It takes repeated passes and physical effort, so larger lawns may suit powered core aeration.
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Dethatching Rake
A manual rake gives you control when working through surface debris in small areas. Use it selectively rather than aggressively raking healthy turf.
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Greenworks Corded Dethatcher / Scarifier
A powered corded option for homeowners tackling suitable surface buildup. Plan around outlet access and follow the equipment instructions for lawn conditions and operation.
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Greenworks 40V Dethatcher / Scarifier
A cordless alternative for dethatching tasks where you want to avoid a power cord. Review the included battery, charger and attachments in the selected listing.
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3-in-1 Soil Meter
This meter offers a quick way to explore moisture, light and pH readings around your yard. Treat readings as a starting point rather than a replacement for a laboratory soil test.
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Soil Sampler With Footstep
Collect soil samples from several locations before sending them for analysis. Follow your testing laboratory’s instructions for sampling depth and preparation.
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Scotts EdgeGuard Mini Spreader
A wheeled broadcast spreader helps distribute compatible seed and granular products. Use the application rate and spreader setting specified on the product label.
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Pennington Dense Shade Grass Seed
Consider this seed option for lawn areas receiving less sunlight. Check the package’s sunlight requirements before choosing it for heavily shaded spots.
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Pennington Sun & Shade Grass Seed
A seed option to compare for lawns with a mixture of sunnier and partially shaded areas. Prepare the seedbed and follow the package’s watering and application directions.
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Stanley Fatmax Water Hose, 50 ft
A 50-foot hose can connect your outdoor faucet to watering equipment around the lawn. Measure the route you need to cover before choosing a hose length.
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Gilmour Heavy-Duty Water Hose
Another hose option to compare for regular outdoor watering. Check the selected listing’s length and fittings against your setup.
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Gorilla Brass Quick-Connect Fittings
These four sets make connecting and disconnecting compatible watering equipment more convenient. Check compatibility before combining them with another quick-connect system.
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Dramm Brass Hose Swivel
A swivel connection can help the hose move more freely at a fitting. Check the connection size and installation instructions for your equipment.
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Dramm Brass Shut-Off Valve
Add a shut-off control at the hose end for convenient accessory changes. Turn off the faucet when you have finished watering.
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Dramm Adjustable Brass Nozzle
Use an adjustable nozzle for hand watering and outdoor rinsing. Select a gentle pattern when watering newly seeded or delicate areas.
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Melnor Oscillating Sprinkler on Spike
An oscillating sprinkler is an option for watering a defined section of lawn. Check its coverage on your property and reposition it to avoid runoff.
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Orbit 6 Gear Drive Sprinkler
Compare this sprinkler when you need adjustable watering patterns. Observe where the water lands so you can keep it on the lawn.
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Rain Bird Brass Impact Sprinkler
An impact sprinkler offers another approach to lawn watering coverage. Check your available water pressure and the selected listing’s installation requirements.
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Orbit Digital 2-Outlet Hose Timer
A two-outlet timer can schedule separate hose watering connections. Adjust the schedule as rainfall and lawn needs change.
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2-Gallon Manual Pump Sprayer
A manual pump sprayer is an option for occasional garden applications. Label the sprayer and follow both the equipment instructions and the product being applied.
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PetraTools HD2000-S Battery Sprayer
A battery-powered two-gallon alternative for homeowners who prefer less manual pumping. Check material compatibility and clean the sprayer according to its instructions.
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Orbit Yard Enforcer Sprinkler
A motion-activated sprinkler offers a water-based approach to discouraging unwanted animal visits. Position it where it will not spray passing people or neighboring property.
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Solar Animal Repellent
A solar-powered deterrent is an option to compare for unwanted animal activity. Results depend on the situation, so monitor activity rather than assuming it will solve the problem.
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Solar Gopher / Mole Repellent Stakes, 4-Pack
These solar stakes are another deterrent option for outdoor animal activity. Monitor results and check placement instructions for your yard.
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LEBMP Mole / Gopher Repellent, 8-Pack
An eight-piece deterrent option to compare with the other stakes listed here. Identify the source of lawn disturbance before deciding how to respond.
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Liquid Fence Deer & Rabbit Repellent
Compare this repellent for deer or rabbit browsing around suitable plants. Follow the label for application locations and reapplication timing.
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Repels-All Animal Repellent
A granular repellent option for use where permitted by its label. Check which animals and application sites the selected product covers.
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Tomcat Mole Killer
A mole-bait option to consider only after identifying mole activity. Follow every label restriction and keep bait away from children, pets and other animals.
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Talpirid Mole Bait
An alternative mole-bait product to compare with Tomcat. Use only as directed on the label and protect children, pets and other animals from access.
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Scotts GrubEx
A grub-control product to evaluate when the target pest and timing match its label. Confirm the cause of lawn damage before choosing a treatment.
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Scotts DiseaseEx Lawn Fungicide
A fungicide option for lawn diseases specifically listed on its label. Identify the problem and address lawn-care conditions before deciding whether treatment is needed.
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The Lawn Bible
A reference to explore lawn maintenance and troubleshooting topics. Adapt general guidance to your grass, site conditions and North Seattle-area weather.
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Lawn Care For Dummies
An approachable reference for homeowners building their lawn-care knowledge. Use it alongside current product labels and advice suited to your own lawn.
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