Your yard is the gateway to your home. The plants you use, the pruning and the condition are all representations of who you are. A flourishing yard can transform an simple and plain home into an eye-catching property. And that's just the front yard. Your backyard can create an entirely new space for your home by using it as a patio, pool, playground or fire pit.

However, whether you handle it yourself or hire a lawn maintenance company, a gorgeous yard can come at a steep price. If you're someone with a green thumb, you probably have had an infinite amount of cuts and scrapes from your plants betraying you. You can easily work up a sweat from tending to your yard, so much so that it should be considered a form of exercise. The good news is that you may be able to lower the amount of stress and work it takes by working with the right yard tools. It's simply all about knowing which ones to invest in and which ones you can save on.

Continue reading to know which yard tools are worth the splurge!

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