Helen Lewis - Backyard Boss

What to Look for in Battery-Powered String Trimmers

Battery-powered string trimmers make it easy, affordable, and convenient to trim your grass in hard-to-reach places. Not only are cordless string trimmers an eco-friendly alternative to gas-powered string trimmers, but they are also objectively easier to use, making a tough task as painless as possible. Our comprehensive guide features in-depth reviews on the best battery-powered …

The Best Fertilizers With Weed Control

by Helen Lewis

A white bag with lawn fertilizer pellets standing on lush green grass.

You love your lawn. Unfortunately, weeds do, too. Instead of spending an entire day doing the grueling work of pulling weeds from your lawn, pull out a fertilizer with weed control and get the job done in minutes. Simply apply it to your lawn, wait a couple of weeks, and the weeds will be gone. …

The Best WiFi Sprinkler Controller Reviews

by Helen Lewis

You may have thought that simple sprinkler controllers were the best thing to ever happen to you, your lawn, and your garden. Turns out they were only the best thing to happen SO FAR. Years have passed, innovation has occurred, and now the wonderful world of sprinklers has a new gizmo that requires even less …

The Best Rain Barrel Kit to Collect Water

by Helen Lewis

There are so many reasons why you should be harvesting rainwater, from saving the planet to saving you money to saving excess water so you have a reserve for droughts. To help you start collecting rainwater, this comprehensive guide includes in-depth rain barrel reviews on the best rain barrels available in 2021, along with helpful …

The Best Watering Cans to Keep All Your Plants Happy

by Helen Lewis

Silver watering can watering two cups holding little plants.

Every gardener knows that good watering can mean the difference between flourishing and floundering plants. Having the right watering can for your plant’s situation, whether they are indoor plants, outdoor plants, or even hanging plants, is imperative for their well-being. This comprehensive guide includes in-depth reviews on the best watering cans of 2021, that will …

A Review of the Best Cheap Riding Lawn Mowers in 2021

by Helen Lewis

Who says that keeping your lawn perfectly manicured has to be expensive? Dealing with your lawn’s greenery doesn’t have to cost you a lot of green. There are plenty of powerful riding lawn mowers on the market that you can buy for affordable prices. This complete guide features reviews of the best cheap riding lawn …

The Best Sprinkler Controller Reviews

by Helen Lewis

Take control of your lawn’s health with a sprinkler controller! Whether you’re running a top-of-the-line sprinkler system or a simple sprinkler system attached to your garden hose, a sprinkler controller is a necessary tool to have for any smart homeowner. One of these innovative products can mean the difference between having to wake up at …

How to Harvest and Collect Rainwater

by Helen Lewis

Old wooden rain barrel with pink flowers growing next to it.

If you want to save money, save resources, and save the planet, you should try harvesting rainwater. It’s fairly simple to set up a system, especially when you have a comprehensive guide like this one to lead the way! This guide includes information on the benefits of rainwater collection, where collecting rainwater is legal, and …

How to Grow Beautiful Basil in Just 5 Steps

by Helen Lewis

basil growing on a windowsill with rain in the background

Basil’s title as “King of Herbs” comes from long centuries of herb domination. In ancient times it was used to embalm corpses before the mummification process; it was believed to have magical healing powers, and the Greeks even believed that it could cure a dragon’s bite. Even in modern times, basil’s uses and benefits might …

How Long Does Food Keep in the Pantry – Pantry Storage

by Helen Lewis

Glass jars filled with dry goods on wooden shelf in front of white brick wall.

Whether it’s the dreaded time of the month where you have to clean out the fridge, or you just happened upon some food you had previously forgotten about, the question has likely entered your head, “Can I still eat it?” This comprehensive guide will answer that question and more, with the expiration dates of numerous …