Garden & Outdoor Living

Best Lawn Aerators by Tine Type and Reach

A ranked look at five manual aerators, from a 15-spike hand tool to a 49-inch rolling drum, with the specifications that actually decide which one suits your yard.

Best Shovel for Raised Beds: Plexon Leads Five

Five short-handled shovels for raised beds, ranked by shaft length, blade shape and weight. The Plexon 27-inch square-point leads, with four alternates by profile.

Garden & Outdoor Living

Best Cordless Mosquito Repellent by Coverage Spec

Seven cordless picks compared by coverage, runtime and chemistry, with a clear winner for backyards and a runner-up for patios you actually sit on.

Garden & Outdoor Living

Best Battery Bug Zapper for Pro Crews On-Site

A working shortlist of battery bug zappers for crews, site managers and outdoor pros who need something that lasts a shift and survives a truck bed.

Garden & Outdoor Living

Best Electric Manual Lawn Aerator for Compacted Soil

A ranked look at five manual aerators for compacted lawns, from a 3.53 lb hand tool to a 70 lb rolling drum, with the trade-offs named.