Pete Wise

Advice Tilling can make a huge difference to soil health and productivity – for better or for worse. Context is crucial, so we asked experts exactly when and why you should till.

Versus Can a reciprocating saw be used instead of a chainsaw for work on trees in the yard? Experts explain when to use each type of tool.

Advice Tilling can aerate the soil and make it less compacted, but there are also some serious downsides. No-till and low-till growers dish the dirt on why you shouldn’t till your soil.

Advice Our gardening writer talks you through 10 yard projects you can complete this November.

Advice Experts explain some key points to consider before buying a new lawn mower, from the size of your lawn to mower type and specifications.

Advice Lawn scarification can make grass healthier and thicker – but these benefits depend on the right timing. We spoke to lawn care experts to find out when’s the best time to scarify.

Advice Experts explain what a tiller does and why it may not be the ideal tool for every user.

Advice Timely pruning can greatly improve the health and appearance of plants and trees. Here, we explain when is the best time to prune the plants in the yard.

Advice I asked gardening experts to talk through the ten things you can do with a string trimmer, from whacking weeds to mulching leaves.

Advice Experts weigh in on the pros and cons of a self-propelled lawn mower, from mowing performance to the up-front and ongoing costs.

Advice Lawn tractors and zero-turn mowers can do more than just mow, if you equip them with the right attachment. Here are our expert tips on the best add-ons you can buy, and how to use them.

Versus Our gardening writer will take you through the cutting capabilities of two popular types of pruning shears that are designed for different tasks: anvil pruners and bypass pruners.

Versus I caught up with lawn care experts to compare string trimmer vs lawn edger designs and uses between these two super-useful yard tools.

Advice Cool it! Routine lawn care tasks like mowing and fertilizing can harm a lawn during very hot weather. Here's what you should never do to your lawn in a heatwave, according to an expert.

How to If you know how to maintain a string trimmer then you'll be able to effectively maintain the health and appearance of your lawn.