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Tools for the Yard, Garden & Garage
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items From fall leaf cleanup and yard work to winter prep and days on the lake, these are practical outdoor finds for Minnesota seasons. Some are tools I use, and others are helpful ideas I’m adding to my list along the way.
This is one of my favorite yard tools. It picks up leaves, sticks, pine cones, grass clippings, and even dog mess—then the hopper is easy to empty.
VEVOR 21" Push Lawn Sweeper w/ 3.5 cu ft Bag
I use leaf scoopers to guide the leaves into the shredder, and it turns a huge pile into mulch I can reuse in the garden. It gets a little dusty, but it really helps shrink the leaf pile.
Sun Joe Corded Leaf Mulcher Shredder SDJ616
This has been helpful for keeping deliveries out of the weather. I’ve had packages blown around the yard before, so I like having a place for them to be left.
Package Delivery Box for Outside, Brown
I use this for the spots that are tough to rake, like patios, landscaping, and around the yard. It makes fall cleanup easier when I just need to move leaves and debris out of the way.
SEESE Turbo Cordless Leaf Blower 600 CFM
This is a handy little tool to have around for storm cleanup and trimming branches. It’s much easier to grab for smaller jobs than a full-size chainsaw.
Seesii 6-inch Cordless Mini Chainsaw with 2 Batteries
These big reusable bags are handy for collecting leaves and other yard debris. I like having them ready while I’m cleaning up outside.
5-Pack 72 Gallon Reusable Yard Waste Bags
A simple way to gather and move a pile of leaves across the yard, especially when you’re bringing them over to a shredder or garden bed.
GUARD SHIELD 6x6 Ft Leaf Tarp with Handles
I use leaf scoops to guide leaves into my shredder. They’re also handy for picking up big armfuls of leaves without grabbing them by hand.
Original Leaf Scoops; 1 Pair
This comes in handy during tomato season when we’re making sauce and canning. It saves some of the work of processing tomatoes by hand.
VBENLEM 110V Electric Tomato Strainer 370W
For your garage and stored vehicles as the weather gets cold.
Rodent Repellent Pouches 12-Pack - Peppermint & Cedarwood
Winter comes early here, so I like being prepared. The wheels and wide blade make this a useful option for pushing snow off areas like a driveway or walkway.
VEVOR Snow Pusher Shovel with Wheels
This little heater puts out a lot of warmth, and the thermostat helps keep the space at the temperature I choose. I’ve used it for places like a garage, basement, or greenhouse.
VEVOR Greenhouse Heater with Thermostat
A practical winter helper for drying damp boots and gloves after yard work or time outside in the snow. T
JobSite Boot Dryer - Mighty Dry Heat Fan
Keep one in the car for clearing snow off the roof, windows, and hard-to-reach spots after a Minnesota snowfall.
Snow Joe 18" Telescoping Snow Broom & Ice Scraper
A thoughtful addition for backyard birds when temperatures drop and their usual water sources freeze.
Heated Bird Bath w/ Temp Display & Monitor