Rake leaves, trim brush and prepare your garden for winter with these tools. (iStock)
Before winter sets in, give your yard another good cleanup so there’s less to do in the spring. Trim the grass with an electric lawn mower, pick up leaves with a leaf blower, get rid of them with a mulcher, and keep your yard looking neat and tidy.
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These rakes make quick work of grass clippings. (Amazon)
Every homeowner with a yard should own a rake for fall cleanup. This adjustable rake digs into small, hard-to-reach areas but expands to 17 inches wide for open spaces. For a heavy-duty rake, this option from Fiskars comes with a wide head and an extra-long handle to keep you comfortable.
Original price: $149
Move leaves faster with a battery-powered or electric leaf blower. (Amazon)
Clear fallen leaves and yard debris with a blower that fits your space. Craftsman’s battery-powered option runs for up to 24 minutes on a single charge. For unlimited runtime, consider Worx’s corded leaf blower — just be sure you have a long extension cord on hand.
Throw clippings and leaves into trash bags using these scoops. (Amazon)
After raking, make cleanup hassle-free with these scoops designed to pick up grass clippings and leaves. They fit over your hands like gloves and act like giant claws that lift huge piles all at once.
Original price: $79.99
Break leaves down quickly. (Amazon)
Instead of packing your raked-up leaves into bags, mulch them down with this three-in-one tool. It switches between blowing, vacuuming and mulching in seconds to turn your leaves into a more manageable pile you can use in your gardens. If you just need a mulcher, this one from Worx automatically deposits mulched leaves into a trash bag.
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Cut through thick branches with tough trimmers. (Amazon)
Break down fallen branches and prune bushes fast and precisely with a pair of tree trimmers. The thick steel blades cut through pieces of wood up to 1.5 inches in diameter. Longer handles give you enough power to slice through limbs without much force.
Saw low-hanging branches before they cause problems. (Amazon)
With leaves off the trees, fall is the ideal time to trim dead or low-hanging branches. The Fiskars telescoping pole reaches up to 8 feet high. For bigger trimming jobs, this electric pole saw extends up to 12 feet, plus there’s a removable chainsaw on the end when you need to chop branches into smaller pieces.
Original price: $119.99
Lug soil, leaves and debris in this wheelbarrow. (Amazon)
Whether you’re dumping soil or moving leaves, a wheelbarrow gets the job done faster. This durable wheelbarrow doubles as a garden cart with an easy-grip handle, and the 14-inch rubber wheels roll smoothly on tough terrain.
Save $50 on a Black+Decker trimmer. (Amazon)
Give your shrubs and bushes one final trim for the fall. Black+Decker’s electric trimmer cuts branches up to ¾-inch thick with a long-lasting battery. A full charge lets you trim up to 3,000 square feet in one go. DeWalt’s cordless trimmer also powers through overgrowth, with a battery runtime of up to 78 minutes.
Get your last few mows in before winter hits. (Amazon)
The EGO Power+ mower delivers up to 50 minutes of runtime, making it a strong battery-powered option. It’s quieter than gas-powered mowers, runs cord-free and requires less maintenance. For smaller yards, the Greenworks battery-powered mower maneuvers easily and is lightweight.
Original price: $25.99
Help your plants avoid harm during the winter months. (Amazon)
Protect perennial plants from harsh wind, rain and snow with these plant covers. Both bags fit over shrubs, trees or bushes without suffocating, all the while shedding water and snow.
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Stop frost from wreaking havoc on your gardens. (Amazon)
Help prevent damage to your garden when you use a garden blanket. The large sheet can be cut to fit different-sized gardens, and it stops frost from destroying perennial plants or freshly turned soil.
Original price: $69.99
See a healthier lawn in the spring when you fertilize it with Scotts. (Amazon)
Lawns take a beating in the winter, but Scotts Turf Builder WinterGuard helps your lawn grow deeper roots so it’s stronger in the spring. Just apply the food to a wet or dry lawn in the fall — a single bag covers up to 12,000 square feet.
Get mold, grime and dirt off your home’s exterior. (Amazon)
Remove built-up grime from your driveway, siding or deck with a pressure washer. The budget-friendly Sun Joe model has rolling wheels and five nozzles for everything from a concentrated jet stream to a wider spray. For tougher jobs, DeWalt’s compact gas-powered washer gives you even more power and reach.
Original price: $159.99
Tackle weeds and tall grass with a gas or battery-powered trimmer. (Amazon)
A reliable trimmer chops down what’s left of weeds from the summer. For serious overgrowth, Wild Badger’s gas trimmer doubles as a brush cutter, slicing through thick stalks while the harness helps ease back strain. If you want a battery-powered pick, this Craftsman option runs for up to 25 minutes per charge with two speed settings.
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Original price: $44.99
Pull weeds with less strain on your back. (Amazon)
Tear out lawn invaders ahead of next spring with a Grampa’s Weeder tool. Designed for gardeners of all skill levels, the head fits over the weed. Just push down with your foot and lean the tool back to pull it out.
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