Best Garden Tools on Sale

A rolling lawn aerator pulls plugs of soil from your yard to reduce compaction and help water and nutrients reach grass roots more effectively, which makes it useful if your lawn has heavy foot traffic or drains poorly. At $170, that's $30 off the $200 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

A rolling lawn aerator like this one punches small holes through the soil surface to help water, air, and nutrients reach grass roots more effectively, which matters most if your lawn has compacted soil or struggles to absorb water. At $161, that's about $38 off the $200 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Update: The price has changed to $169.99 since this was originally published.

Storing 150 feet of hose without it turning into a tangled pile in the corner of your yard is the main draw here, and this metal reel box is $30 off the $200 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Wall-mounted retraction keeps a full 100 feet of hose from tangling in a yard or garage, which suits anyone tired of coiling hose by hand after each use. Amazon has it for $80.72, about $17 off the $97.99 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy for defining flower beds or garden borders without a permanent installation, and the stakes make it simple to anchor along curves or straight lines alike. At $43.98, it's essentially matching the $43.99 list price, so don't wait for a discount here. Buy Now at Amazon

Sized for small hands, this mini rake is useful for kids helping out in the garden or for detail work in tight spots where a full-sized rake won't fit. Buy Now at Target

This spool suits anyone who mows regularly and wants a backup line on hand instead of running to the store mid-trim, and at $12.61 it's about $2 off the $14.85 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy for anyone with a yard full of leaves or grass clippings who wants to skip the raking, since this sweeper covers a 26-inch path in one pass. It's $11 off the $108 list price at Amazon. Buy Now at Amazon

Kids who want to help out in the yard or start their own small garden will get real tools sized for smaller hands with this set, not toy versions that break after one use. It's priced at $14.94 right now, a $20 drop from the usual $34.99, or about 57% off. Buy Now at Walmart

Anyone dealing with dense lawn thatch or heavy leaf cover will get more out of the extra tines, since they grab material a standard rake leaves behind without tearing up the grass underneath. Buy Now at Home Depot

Anyone clearing thick branches or tackling overgrown trees will appreciate the 700mm blade, which cuts through material a standard folding saw can't handle in a single pass. Buy Now at Home Depot

Anyone covering large garden beds or rows will appreciate the wider spray coverage, since it cuts down on the number of passes you need to treat the whole area. Buy Now at Home Depot

Handy for anyone with a garden or lawn who doesn't want to remember daily watering, since you can set schedules and let the timer handle it automatically; it's $1.90 off the list price at Walmart. Buy Now at Walmart

Pool owners doing their own upkeep will find this handy for clearing leaves and debris without wading in, since the pole extends to 60 inches for reaching the far end. Walmart has it for $18.99, which is $11 off the $29.99 list price. Buy Now at Walmart

Cutting through branches up to 1.4 inches thick without hand fatigue makes these a solid pick for anyone maintaining a yard with thicker shrubs or small trees, and the two batteries mean you can keep working while one charges. At $47.43, that's $32.56 (about 41%) off the $79.99 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

A tow-behind alternative for anyone tired of raking, this 26-inch sweeper picks up leaves and grass clippings across the yard in one pass with its 7-cubic-foot hopper. It suits smaller to mid-size lawns where you want a manual option instead of running a gas-powered vacuum. Buy Now at Home Depot

Skimming leaves and debris off the surface before they sink saves you extra scrubbing later, making this a handy grab for anyone maintaining their own pool or spa. Buy Now at Home Depot