20 affordable lawn and garden essentials reviewers swear by
We’re running out of time for outdoor activities. Summer will be over in just a couple weeks, and that means Arizona will soon be perfect for hanging around outdoors. For some of you, chilly fall evenings are on the way.
There are tons of different tech gadgets I still want to add to my outdoor spaces before the cooler weather lands in our laps. More preoccupied with the inside of your house? These are my go-to cleaning products, and lots of you are telling me how much you love them, too.
I’ve rounded up some of the best affordable outdoor products that Amazon reviewers love, and some that I use myself. These gadgets will help you swap out that old, cracked hose or water your lawn without lifting a finger — and they won’t break the bank.
1. Weed and grass killer that really works fast
It feels like I’m always fighting weeds in my yard and flowerbeds, and I bet you are too. There are a number of ways to get rid of weeds, but not all of them work quickly.
I wanted something that would work fast to get rid of weeds, which is why Spectracide Weed & Grass Killer Concentrate caught my eye. Be careful with your grass and flowers, though. This will kill anything it touches.
2. Smart sprinkler controls will save water, money and time
Is your home smart? This Rachio smart sprinkler will automate your sprinkler and save you money on your water bill in the process. No more remembering to water? Yes!
This smart sprinkler controller is that it offers what you’d expect and then some. It comes with weather intelligence, which will automatically skip unnecessary watering during weather-related events with features like rain, snow, wind, freeze or even when the lawn is saturated. It makes taking care of your yard a no-brainer.
3. Outdoor motion sensor light powered by the sun
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