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Our lawns and gardens bring us joy, but they also require a little maintenance from time to time. This list offers some of our favorite products to help you create a clean, enjoyable outdoor space, and even couple that help you bring the outdoors into your home.
1. Snubby Pressure Washer Gun
There are times when you need a little more oomph than a garden hose, but don’t want to deal with the unwieldy wand of your pressure washer. That’s where this powerful little pistol can come in handy. Designed to attach to any pressure washer and work with foam cannons, the Snubby puts cleaning control in the power of your hands. It’s perfect for washing hard-to-reach spots on cars, but in our tests we also liked for cleaning siding, a wood gate, and sidewalks. For more ergonomic way to clean exteriors and cars, check out the Snubby!
What our tester says: “It’s fun and an easier way to power wash. With Snubby, I still had ample water pressure to blast away dirt, mud, and stains, but I could more easily maneuver the short washer gun around details like the undersides of fender wells to get the spray right where I wanted it.” —Glenda Taylor, Product Reviews tester and writer
For more on how we tested this handy pressure washer attachment read our Snubby Pressure Washer Gun review.
Get the Snubby pressure washer gun at Amazon, AutoZone, or Chemical Guys.
2. HBServices USA Self-Watering Self-Aerating Plant Pot
Water less and enjoy your plants more with our favorite self-watering planter of 2024. The HBServices planter boasts a 16-ounce water reservoir that allows you to go up to 2 weeks without watering and includes a watering attachment, so you add H20 directly to the reservoir instead of through the plant’s soil. Better still, we like that this planter is durable enough for use outside while its minimalist design can suit a variety of indoor decor.
Learn how we tested and reviewed more top picks in our self-watering planters guide.
Get the HBServices self-watering planter at Amazon.
3. Gardyn Home Kit 3.0 Indoor Garden
Those who don’t have room or time for a full outdoor garden, but would love to harvest some fresh produce of their own should check out the Gardyn Home Kit 3.0. This vertical hydroponic garden can support 30 full-size plants while taking up just 2 square foot of space. The kit includes 30 seed pods—all of which are non-GMO—to help you get growing right away. We like the convenience of of this kit, for saving trips to the store and how easy the kit makes it to grow fresh food—without the maintenance of an outdoor garden.
What our tester says: “During testing, it was simple to use, beautiful to look at, and fun and easy to maintain—all while producing plenty of high-quality, organic produce.” —Jenn Ryan, Product Reviews tester and writer
For more on how we tested this incredible indoor garden read our Gardyn 3.0 review.
Get the Gardyn Home Kit 3.0 indoor garden at Amazon or Gardyn.
4. Teknor Apex Zero-G Lightweight Garden Hose
Even if you have a green thumb, taking care of your lawn and garden is tough work. So why lug around a heavy rubber hose if you don’t have to? At just over 8 pounds for 100 feet, the Teknor Apex Zero-G lightens the workload. We liked this lightweight hose’s flexibility and kink-restance as it easily manuevered around plants and various landscaping. Plus, its abrasion-resistant, woven exterior ensures that it can handle the wear-and-tear of residential lawn and garden maintenance. It’s tough enough for yard work, but not tough on your back.
Learn how we tested and reviewed more top picks in our best lightweight garden hoses guide.
Get the Teknor lightweight garden hose at Amazon, Lowe’s, or Ace Hardware.
5. Mars Hydro TS1000 Dimmable 150W LED Grow Light
Not enough light for your indoor plants? That’s not a problem with the Mars Hydro TS1000. This LED grow light features full-spectrum light to promote fuller growth, daisy chain capability for garden expansion, and a dimming knob for easy light adjustment. We were impressed by how houseplants thrived under this grow light—no leaf drop, just full, deep-green foliage and budding new growth at the end of the test period.
What our tester says: “I used the new dimmable Mars Hydro TS1000 to illuminate my indoor plant collection in a dark basement for a month, and my plants couldn’t have been happier.” —Mark Wolfe, Product Reviews tester and writer
Learn how we tested and reviewed more top picks in our best LED grow lights guide.
Get the Mars Hydro LED grow light (in various sizes and wattages) at Amazon, Walmart, or Mars Hydro.
6. OtO Smart Sprinkler System
For set-it-and-forget lawn watering without the expense or maintenance of an inground system, the OtO is a smart option (pun intended). This Wi-Fi enabled device allows users to set up watering zones and schedules for up to 2,800 square feet. The OtO app provides easy control and monitors weather to prevent watering when it’s not needed. We liked how easy this device was to set up and appreciated that we had the option to charge it via its solar panel or a charger. It’s so easy to keep your lawn care on schedule with the OtO.
Learn how we tested and reviewed more top picks in our best lawn sprinklers guide.
Get the OtO lawn sprinkler at OtO.
7. Netvue Birdfy AI Smart Bird Feeder With Camera – $169.99
Get a close-up peek into the lives of fluttering, fast-moving hummingbirds with the Netvue Birdfy Hum feeder. This hummingbird feeder with integrated smart camera gives you a window into the world of these little birds without having to step outside. It features real-time video streaming and automatic recording that is accessible through a straightforward app. Plus, the Birdfy app uses AI to identify more than 6,000 bird species, so you can keep an eye on feathered friends that fly into your yard, and learn a little something in the process. And the icing on top? These extra app features don’t require a subscription—they’re free!
What our tester says: “Over several weeks, I watched as it recorded every flicker and shimmer of their tiny wings in crisp 2048p resolution, revealing details of hummingbird life that usually go unseen. You can truly see the quick dips and dives—and even the competitive squabbles—that are part of their world.“ —Debbie Wolfe, Product Reviews tester and writer
Learn how we tested and reviewed more top picks in our best bird feeder cameras guide.
Get the Netvue Birdfy smart bird feeder camera at Amazon or Birdfy.
