Planning a new lawn
Choose grass for the site and work out the area before buying equipment.
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THE JAX SOD GEAR GUIDE
A better yard.
The right gear.
From the first shovel to your next robot mower. Straightforward guides and researched picks to help you find what fits.
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START WITH YOUR LAWN
What stage are you at?
A useful purchase starts with the job your lawn needs now.
Sod just went in
Start with establishment, watering coverage and the first mow. Let the lawn set the pace.
Keeping a lawn healthy
Match mowing height to your grass. Check the soil before choosing lawn food.
FIND YOUR NEXT PROJECT
Good gear. Easier choices.
Search a product name to jump straight to its buying guide.
11 categories to explore
Mow & maintain
Robot mowers
Less time behind a mower. Start with your grass height and yard layout.
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Mow & maintain
Riding & zero-turn mowers
Cover more ground. Compare lawn tractors and zero-turn options.
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Mow & maintain
Push & self-propelled mowers
Walk-behind choices for everyday lawns and tighter spaces.
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Mow & maintain
Trimmers, edgers & blowers
Finish the edges and clean up with a compatible battery system.
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Plant & build
Hand tools & work gloves
Rakes, shovels, pruners and gloves for the jobs that come up every week.
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Water & care
Hoses, reels & adapters
Hoses, splitters, quick-connects and repair fittings that fit together.
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Water & care
Sprinklers & irrigation
Sprinklers, timers, drip kits and simple tools to understand watering.
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Water & care
Fertilizer & soil care
Start with your grass type. Explore lawn food, soil tests and spreaders.
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Plant & build
Pavers & hardscape tools
Layout, leveling and edging tools for paths, patios and borders.
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Plant & build
Raised garden bed
A large metal raised-bed option, with space, soil and watering checks.
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Plant & build
Solar patio string lights
A solar hanging-light option for a patio or garden seating area.
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A FIT FOR YOUR LAWN
Which mower makes sense?
Compare the shortlist against your cutting height and lawn area. Unknown answers stay unknown.
KNOW WHAT YOU’RE GROWING
Your grass has its own needs.
Start with a grass-specific guide before choosing fertilizer. New sod, soil conditions and your local rules all matter.
Explore fertilizer & soil care →A USEFUL SHORTLIST
Know why it’s here.
We compare manufacturer information, intended uses and compatibility. These are researched options, with buying checks to help you make your own decision. Our selections are based on research; they are not hands-on product reviews. Read our approach →