
Maintaining a yard can be equal parts rewarding and back-breaking work. And, if factors like warmer weather, body pain or difficult landscapes are making lawn mowing even more laborious than usual, you’ll be pleased to know that there are products out there to make the task less challenging.
Rather than scouring the many online storefronts for goods or frequenting the aisles of your local hardware store, you can simply head to Amazon to find tons of lawn-adjacent tools available all in one spot and ready to be quickly delivered to your door.
We’ve gone ahead and found some of the retailer’s best items to make cutting your grass easier and more comfortable, plus the promising words of reviewers. Read further to find everything from a pair of heavy-support shoe inserts that one landscaper swears by to a standing electric edger that makes the borders of lawns as neat as can be.
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Promising Amazon reviews: "These are my husband’s first Bluetooth earbuds and I wish I had recorded his first impressions. He was so shocked that he couldn’t hear me talking once he had them on! He was able to listen to an audio book while mowing the lawn no problem, which is his test of sound quality and noise cancellation. Now I want a pair too!" — Emilyinidaho
"I use these everyday and they are, by far, the best ear buds I have owned. What surprised me most was the noise cancellation effect. I mowed my lawn while using these buds and could only hear music. I asked my wife to try it and she was stunned by the fact that she couldn't hear me speaking to her - she will likely now want her own pair! The controls can be sensitive and take some practice to get used to them. I have owned Bose products for many years and they never disappoint." — Mr.Shop
Promising review: “I have a medium sized lawn that has roots from an oak tree taking over part of it. I did not want to invest in an expensive mower, I wanted something simple and easy to put together and maintain. If that's what you're looking for, this mower checks all the boxes. The mower has to be assembled but it's really just attaching the poles. It comes with instructions and assembles in less than 10 minutes. That's it. I took it outside and cut my yard in about 40 minutes. My grass was way overgrown and yes there were sticks and debris, but it did not seem to affect the mower.” ― Zengirl
Promising Amazon review: "This mower is great. Arrived early. Easy assembly involves handle only. So glad to have NO gasoline and NO battery to charge. I ordered the recommended electrical cord and once you figure out the best pattern for mowing you’re set. So lightweight and easy to maneuver. But the fact that it’s metal, not all plastic, gives it the sturdiness and weight to mow through my thick fescue beautifully. Starts easily. Nothing negative to say. I had previously ordered a different mower and sent it back. So glad I did. This Greenworks mower is far superior for only a few dollars more. I did the research and trial & error for you. Just order this one!" — Amazon customer
Promising Amazon review: "This hat has a very large brim which provides the much needed protection from the Florida sun. We work in our yard a lot. Great product for the price. And most of all it is functional." — Melvin Tate
Promising Amazon review: "Hubby loves this tool …. Said it was much better than a putty knife to scrape out the bottom of the mower deck. The blade is about twice as wide, and it has a longer handle making the job a little easier." — DGY6450
Promising Amazon review: "I like the rigid parts AND soft parts on this insole. Long term landscaper outside all day using these. I'm a 6ft 220lb guy with Plantar Fasciitis. Using these insoles with compression socks really does work for me." — Bob W.
Promising Amazon review: "It's not like I'm out trimming shrubbery everyday, so I was not looking forward to traditional hedge trimmers as the cheap option. To my surprise, for ~$40 this little beast gave my entire yard a manicure. It's so stinkin' fun (be safe, though!!). I bought it originally for my hedges in the front -- Amazing. Took me 15 minutes and it looks like I have a new house. I then thought 'I hate getting smacked in the face by pine branches when I'm mowing the lawn,' and that just got me trimming all the trees on my property. This thing is so good. I've probably dulled one of the blades a good amount by now, but worth every stinkin' penny." — Mark C Huber
Promising Amazon review: "I’ve used the edger a couple of times and the trencher not at all (and might not ever use it).I’ve been edging driveways and curbs for 50 years, first with a hoe, then with a specialized edging tool powered by my muscle, and for the past 15 years with a weed eater. I hated all of the previous methods. Edging was hard work, time-consuming, sweaty, and messy. The weed eater took a lot of the strain away, but it was hard to get straight lines and it was very messy. The Worx edger, by contrast, is wonderful. A job that used to take an hour now can be done in 15 minutes, with straight lines and a minimum of mess. The machine seems to be sturdy. With an electric motor, it needs practically no maintenance other than keeping the machine clean. I can’t comment on durability—I’ve only had it a month—but I’m confident I’ll get many seasons of use out of it. I bought it on sale, so I consider this a $100 well spent." — MDF in SC
Promising Amazon review: "I bought two sets of these: one for my son, and one for my brother. Both of them have large yards with plenty of leaves to clean up in the fall and grass clippings all summer. These seem kind of silly, but they are super effective in that they reduce the number of times one has to bend over to pick up piles of debris. Unlike similar products, these have a superior ergonomic design. They don't cut into the backs of hands and wrists. In addition, they do a better job of scraping along the ground without leaving lines of leftover matter." — Marilyn Osborne
Promising Amazon review: "These towels are light and effective! They provide a cooling sensation without being uncomfortable. I use them a lot at theme parks and while I’m doing yard work. I also appreciate that they’re big enough to be versatile for different locations on the body." — Lauren
Promising Amazon review: "I have 1.01 acres and I finished with 16% battery left. That's including me doing hot laps in my yard at the full 8 mph. 8 doesn't sound fast but trust me, it is scootin' fast. I mowed primarily on the slow setting for navigating around trees etc but the fast mode really helped when I hit the large straight patches. Best part is IT STILL CUTS IN REVERSE. The deck is directly under you, so you can't always go forward in far enough under bushes or obstacles. It's super easy to spin around and back into it. Bonus is it can haul 200 lbs in the trunk and tow 300 lbs." — Derek (This review was edited for length. Read the full review.)
Promising Amazon review: "I am very happy to have this canopy on my mower. It seems sturdy and well-made. Getting in and out of the mower seat is a little more difficult because of the straps holding the canopy in place, but it's well worth it to have protection from the midday sun!" — Miss Cris
Promising Amazon review: "I'm using it to collect grass after mowing the lawn. If you remove the basket, you can use it to flip the grass over and dry it on the sun. With the basket, you easily pick up the leaves and dry grass. For the grass, the slider has to be all the way down and you have to move the lawn collector without lifting the back handle, so the basket is actually dragging itself on the ground. It is more efficient this way for picking the grass, but it does make the basket unhinge itself every once in a while. Much easier than picking the grass any other way, so no big deal. I'm really happy with my purchase.' — Dragan Pesic
Promising Amazon review: "I picked up the Husqvarna 450 HX on a black Friday sale. Friends had told us about the convenience of a robot mower years ago, but I figured with four large dogs that poop would be an issue. After reading numerous reviews of various brands, I became convinced that the dog poop was not going to be a problem.
Oh my gosh! This mower is the best thing ever! Our backyard is approximately 2/3 of an acre of grass. We would spend 6 to 8 hours every Saturday or Sunday mowing, bagging, and taking the clippings to the landfill. We have not had to mow a single time this spring, which is typically the fastest growth phase. Steve, as we have named it, runs basically 24 hours a day minus time with automated sprinklers. Everything is mulched back into the grass. Truly having a automower has made a huge difference for us. The only thing I caution someone about is, if you are the person who likes a really cool pattern in your grass, this is not the mower for you. Pattern seems relatively random, but the trade-off is so incredible that I don’t mind it. If you are considering a robot mower, I highly encourage you to do it!" — Alton Burgett