{"id":71065,"date":"2022-11-20T10:49:32","date_gmt":"2022-11-20T13:49:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=71065"},"modified":"2026-09-15T17:55:21","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T20:55:21","slug":"essential-lawn-care-tools-for-homeowners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/essential-lawn-care-tools-for-homeowners\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Lawn Care Tools Every New Homeowner Needs"},"content":{"rendered":"
Key Takeaways:<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
\u2022 7 tools cover most routine lawn care:<\/strong> A mower, trimmer, edger, blower, spreader, hose\/sprinkler, and safety gear.
\u2022 Expect to pay $359\u2013$7,872<\/strong> for one of each item on our list.
\u2022 If your new lawn is already established or overgrown, get a soil test (or hire a pro for the first cut) before buying anything.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>

If you just bought a house, there are 7 lawn care tools you need before your first mow: A lawn mower, string trimmer, edger, leaf blower, spreader, hose or sprinkler system, and basic safety gear. <\/p>

Most new homeowners spend $359\u2013$7,872<\/strong> building this starter kit, though you can start smaller and add tools as you need them.<\/p>

This guide breaks down what each tool does, what to buy first, and where you can skip a purchase entirely. <\/p>

If you’d rather skip the shopping trip, a local lawn mowing provider<\/a> from LawnStarter can handle the first few cuts while you get the rest of your new home in order.<\/p>

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