8 Must-Have Tools for Fall Backyard Prep

Fall is in full force here on the northern Pacific coast. All of this wind and rain have me bunkered down indoors and dreading the work that's waiting for me once the storm clears. Luckily, there's a slew of helpful tools to tackle everything that autumn can muster.

Ryobi Leaf Blower. One+ 18 Volt Lithium-ion Cordless Leaf Blower/Sweeper - $99 1. A leaf blower. For sidewalks, driveways, patios and your lawn, an electric leaf blower can power through big leaf cleanup. Just remember to use during appropriate hours and to keep it charged!


Cavex 22-Tines Metal Leaf Rake - $9.48 2. A rake. For smaller cleanup jobs, a leaf or shrub rake, like this one, is an essential tool in your fall arsenal.


Fiskars 14 ft. Bypass Pruner 93006966J - $39.97 3. Extendable tree trimmer. Fall's the time to prune your trees and save your home from falling limbs. An extendable limb trimmer makes reaching those branches easy.


Orbit Telescoping Wand with Gutter Cleaner - $19.98 4. Gutter cleaner. Clear your gutters of debris and have them flowing freely with a gutter cleaner, like this one, which attaches to your garden hose and extends to help with hard-to-reach spots.


Black and Decker 36V Lithium Ion 24-Inch Hedge Trimmer - $123 5. Hedge trimmer. Clean up new growth and keep those hedges looking their best with a hedge trimmer, like this easy-to-handle battery-operated version. If a heavier trim is needed, a hedge cutter can help you tackle the thicker, older stems.


Keter Garden Views E-Composter - $74.99 6. Compost bin. A compost bin can store all of that yard debris, and you'll have yourself a healthy supply of compost come spring planting time.

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Honda FG110 Aerator Kit - $94.57 7. Aerator. Fall is the perfect time to aerate your soil. An aerator helps to clear up any thatch that your lawn may have accumulated and enhance turf growth.


RESCUE Garden Hose. 60 gal. Sandstone WaterUrn Decorative Urn Rain Barrel Kit wi - $169 8. Rain barrel. Take advantage of Mother Nature's bounty and stock up on water for the spring and summer by installing a rain water barrel, like this attractive 60-gallon version.

Now it's your turn. Share your fall must-have tools in the Comments section below.

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