Having a big and beautiful garden is enjoyable, yes! But with beauty comes responsibility. Outdoor gardens, no matter the size, come with regular chores and maintenance that need to be done – which can be draining. With the help of these power tools, though, outdoor tasks have never been easier! Here are our top eight must-have yard power tools to make garden chores all the more painless and quick. 

1. Pressure or Power Washer 

First up on our list and one of the best electric yard tools is a pressure or power washer. Pressure washers make cleaning grime off things so much quicker and easier. They reduce task times from hours to minutes!

As its name suggests, a power washer is a high-pressure water sprayer. These electric garden tools can be used to remove dirt, mud, debris, mold, and loose paint from surfaces. They can be used on a number of different things, including:

  • Cars
  • Walls or siding
  • Fencing
  • Driveways
  • Garage doors
  • Outdoor or patio furniture 
  • Outdoor grills

2. String Trimmer

A huge time-saving landscaping power tool that is great to have on hand is a string trimmer. String trimmers not only keep your garden and lawn edges neat and tidy, but they also make keeping your lawn pristine an absolute breeze!

These landscaping power tools make weeding a walk in the park. They are also perfect for trimming grass and weeds along uneven or irregular terrain. As this tool uses a fast-spinning plastic line instead of a blade to cut, they are great to use near objects such as trees or steps. 

This tool is a must-have for those who like to keep their edging along their pathways, driveways, and even patios looking pristine.

3. Rototiller

For those who are forever digging up an area to make a new garden bed, a rototiller is the tool for you. This outdoor power tool greatly reduces the amount of time it would typically take to dig up and hoe a new garden bed. This practical little machine has blades that rotate powerfully, ideal for loosening soil and preparing it for planting. Rototillers also come in handy during the growing season as they can be used to aerate the soil before planting. 

4. Hedge Trimmer

Trimming your hedges with handheld shears can become a time-consuming and tedious task. With a cordless hedge trimmer, the task becomes quick, simple, and pain-free. Resembling a chainsaw, this tool has been designed specifically to trim back the leggy growth of bushes, hedges, and shrubs. 

Hedge trimmers not only reduce the time it takes to do the job, but also provide a clean and neat finish. A bonus to these garden power tools is that they also give you some added length and extend your reach for those hard-to-reach places. 

5. Pole Saws

Like a hedge trimmer, pole saws are designed to extend your reach so that you can trim tree branches without using a ladder. Essentially, this electric garden tool is a pole with a chainsaw attached to the end of it. Pole saw stops you from having to climb up and down a ladder to trim untidy, overhanging branches. 

6. Shredders or Chippers

Shredders or chippers are excellent for turning yard waste into wood chips and mulch. With these outdoor power tools, you can easily turn your excess yard waste into usable ground cover for your trees. Rather than spending all that extra time and energy bagging and dragging dropped leaves, limbs, and brush to the curb, let a chipper or shredder do the dirty work for you. It will turn your garden trash into treasure! 

7. Lawn Vacuum 

Another tedious task on the list of garden chores is raking fallen leaves. This job is far better done with the use of a lawn vacuum. This handy tool can be pushed around your lawn to pick up all the loose leaves, and its typically strong enough to pick up leaves AND other organic material, too.

8. Leaf Shredder 

Just like the shredder or chipper, a leaf shredder is very useful in turning garden waste into mulch or compost. Whether you have heaps of leaves or just a bunch every now and then, shredding and reusing them is a great way to reduce your garden waste and return nutrients to your soil naturally. This garden power tool is perfect for use in conjunction with a lawn vacuum or leaf blower. 

Final Thoughts 

Keeping your garden looking its best can be a hassle, but it does not have to be. For some, doing general upkeep chores around the garden is therapeutic and enjoyable. Others would rather spend their time enjoying their green space in other ways. With these yard power tools at your disposal, garden chores are simpler and easier to complete, leaving you with plenty of time to sit back and relax in your pristinely-kept outdoor oasis.