Garden hoses often develop leaks over time. Rather than throwing the hose out, repair it by cutting out the damaged part and joining the two pieces back together using a repair kit. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

There are several types of rakes available for your lawn or garden, and each one is used for a different purpose. Some of the most common types of rakes include a leaf rake, a bow rake, and a shrub rake. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

The soil in lawns can become compacted over time, resulting in weak or dying grass. Aeration is the process of punching holes in your lawn to allow water and nutrients into the soil and grass roots. There are several ways to aerate your lawn. Watch this video to find out more.

If you are planning on digging holes for a fence or other outdoor structure in your yard, a gas powered auger is the tool of choice. Augers are available for rent at tool rental centers at a cost of around $60 a day. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

Specialized tools are often needed when tackling big jobs around your yard. Instead of buying these tools and using them once, consider renting them from your local home center. Watch this video to find out more.

Digging weeds and cultivating your garden used to requires long hours of backbreaking work. But thanks to the Black & Decker Cordless Cultivator, hoeing and shoveling are a thing of the past. The lightweight, 18-volt tool makes fast work of weeding and aerating the soil around plants and can cover over 300 square feet on a single charge. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

The spout on the EZ-Pour wheelbarrow from Ames True Temper is shaped to direct the material right where you want it. This makes it perfect for pouring everything from dirt to concrete. The EZ-Pour wheelbarrow comes with a flat-free tire, steel handles, and a poly bucket tray that won’t rust. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

When planting seeds, spacing is very important. If the seeds are planted to close together they will compete with each other for food and sunlight which will cause some plants to have stunted growth. To prevent this, mark your shovel handle at 3” increments. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

Here are some tips on how to use a leaf blower in your yard. Keep the wind at your back to maximize blowing power, wear goggles to protect your eyes from flying debris, and always use earplugs. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

For occasional landscaping projects that require specialty lawn and garden equipment, renting the equipment is more practical than buying it. Watch this video to see some lawn and garden landscaping equipment that you may want to consider renting from your local home center instead of buying. Watch this video.