While we love the added functionality, be warned: You may be used to grabbing regular shears by the blade, but one squeeze of these could be enough to keep your hands out of the garden until harvest. (Published in the March 2008 issue)

The growth of exurbs means that more guys have more grass to cut. The question is: What kind of mower to buy? Not which brand or model, but which style? What we cared about most during a summer-long test were speed, ease of use and a price tag of less than $2500. (Published in the June 2007 issue)

You don't need Cub Cadet's i1050 Zero-Turn Tractor ($3900). Then again, you don't need a Porsche. The i1050 lets you make zero-point turns, rotating in place to get in and out of tight spaces. (Published in the April 2007 issue)

New irrigation controls are just now reaching the market, and they're a much better way to water. They adjust themselves or allow you to make changes to their schedule from a home computer. Self-operating ones use data from a mini weather station in your yard, or take information from satellites and... (Published in the August 2006 issue)

Want to build a natural stone patio that looks great and will last a long time? Here's how. (Published in the June 2006 issue)