5 Ryobi electric yard tools that belong in every garage

Published Sep 20, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT Patrick Campanale has been in the tech space for well over a decade, specializing in PC/gaming news and reviews, as well as maker-focused products to build small businesses. With a start in technology back in 2010 surrounding the Palm/webOS ecosystem, Patrick spent his formative years developing mobile applications as well as blogging for various publications, eventually leading to starting his own website in 2014. After running a technology blog for a few years, he stepped out of that role and into the world of high-end custom PC manufacturing and building, with a focus on YouTube video production and overclocking. Then, in 2017, Patrick joined the 9to5Toys team as an editor/writer/reviewer with over 14,000 articles being published during his time there, ranging from deals and roundups to in-depth reviews on the latest technology, video games, 3D printers, and more. In his free time, Patrick loves to create projects from wood using various robots and methods, including leveraging the technologies of CNCs and lasers. If Patrick isn't working on a computer or playing video games, he's likely in his 2-car garage workshop creating something unique. In addition to all this, Patrick is also the media director at his local church where he feels God has called him to serve, and he loves every minute of it. Ryobi is a go-to in the DIY and homeowner space for a reason—they have tons of tools for just about any task. Today, I'm going to show you five Ryobi electric yard tools that every homeowner should have in their garage and why. 40V attachment-capable string trimmer Stop worrying about gas and oil I've used my fair share of both gas and electric string trimmers in the past, but there's nothing quite like a quality attachment-capable electric string trimmer. It used to be that you needed a gas-powered string trimmer to get any real oomph when weed eating or running attachments. Modern battery-powered systems, like Ryobi's 40V platform, can offer near-gas-like performance without any of the downsides. For instance, electric-powered string trimmers don't need gas, oil, spark plugs, or air filters. All they need is the battery charged when you're done. I love this as it means I don't have to run to the gas station to fill up a gas tank to then fill the string trimmer up. Or, worse yet, buy pre-mixed 50:1 2-cycle fuel. Just make sure whatever string trimmer you get is attachment-capable. Being able to switch out the string trimmer head for a pole saw, edger, or anything else is very convenient. Ryobi 40V HP Brushless Whisper Series String Trimmer The RYOBI 40V HP Brushless Whisper Series attachment-capable string trimmer is the perfect tool to keep up with your yard this year. Since it's battery-powered, there's no oil or gas to deal with. Plus, it's ultra-quiet, while still delivering near-gas-like performance. 40V Whisper Series leaf blower It's lighter than a gas blower and easier to use than a plug-in one Credit: Cory Gunther / How-To Geek Leaf blowers are actually quite versatile, and having a battery-powered one makes it even more useful. Ryobi's 40V Whisper Series leaf blowers have quite a bit of power. There are several models in the lineup, with up to 800 CFM of airflow as options. This means that the leaf blower can do more than just blow leaves around. You could use the leaf blower to clear grass clippings after mowing the yard, tidy up the patio, or even dry a vehicle after washing it. As a woodworker, one of my main uses for a leaf blower is to blow the sawdust out of my garage-based workshop when I'm done with a project. It works better than my air compressor and doesn't tether me to a wall. Ryobi 40V HP Brushless Whisper Seires Leaf Blower Ryobi's latest 40V HP brushless Whisper Series leaf blower gets the job done without gas or oil. This battery-powered leaf blower delivers up to 800 CFM of air-moving power in a lightweight and compact form-factor. 18V ONE+ pruning shears Stop straining your hands to cut branches Credit: RYOBI I grew up helping my mom do yard work, and we had several different types of pruning shears, from small handheld ones to large loppers. The problem with manual shears is that they definitely wear your hands out after a while. Ryobi's 18V ONE+ pruning shears use the same battery as your drills and other tools, but make the action require just the pull of a trigger to cut branches up to 3/4-inch in diameter. Now, that might not be the largest capacity out there, but it's perfect for smaller jobs like trimming up bushes, hedges, or small limbs. Using a battery-powered pruning shear lets you save your energy for the bigger branches instead of getting worn out after dealing with the smaller ones. Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP Brushless Pruning Shear Make trimming your trees and bushes a simple task with RYOBI's battery-powered 18V ONE+ brushless pruning shears. Designed to cut up to 3/4-inch limbs in a single go, all it takes is the pull of a trigger to tidy up your yard instead of manually having to trim each branch with standard shears. 18V ONE+ 700 PSI power cleaner You probably don't need that big pressure washer anyway I have a big 1,800 PSI electric pressure washer, and it's nice to have. I enjoy not having to deal with gas or oil, but it is a bit frustrating to use for smaller projects. There are often times when I want to pressure wash something small, and I just don't feel like lugging the big pressure washer out, getting an extension cord hooked up, and then putting it all back away when I'm done. Ryobi's latest 18V ONE+ handheld pressure washer is the ticket to solving that problem. It might not be as powerful as a bigger pressure washer, but you don't always need that power. Cleaning off patio chairs, pressure washing the car, or other smaller jobs can easily be done with 700 PSI. Plus, it's battery-powered, so there's no extension cord to get out or deal with. It's even an all-in-one unit, so there's no high-pressure hose or wand to deal with either as it's all built-in. Ryobi 18V Quick-Connect Power Cleaner Get up to 700 PSI of pressure washer cleaning power anywhere with the 18V Cordless Power Cleaner from Ryobi. 18V ONE+ pole hedge trimmer Dragging a cord to trim a hedge is a thing of the past Credit: RYOBI I'll admit, the hedges at my house often go untrimmed. Not because I don't have a hedge trimmer, but because I don't care to lug out the extension cord to trim them. If I had a battery-powered hedge trimmer, it would be a whole different story. Not having to get an extension cord out and lug it around takes an already tedious task and makes it slightly less tedious. Plus, Ryobi's pole hedge trimmer has a reach of up to nine feet, which lets you get to those hard-to-reach areas of your hedges. A single 2Ah battery, which is the smallest size of battery you'll likely have, delivers over 40 minutes of usage on a single charge, too. Ryobi ONE+ 18V 18-inch cordless pole hedge trimmer The RYOBI ONE+ 18V 18-inch cordless pole hedge trimmer is designed to reach where you cannot. It features up to a nine foot reach and runs on the same battery that your drill does, making it a versatile tool for cleaning up your yard. Ryobi's expansive platform makes it an ideal choice for homeowners Between Ryobi's 18V and 40V battery platforms, you can accomplish just about anything you need as a homeowner. From simple DIY projects to full-on lawn care, you can do it all with the Ryobi platform, making home maintenance simpler than having to keep up with multiple battery brands and chargers.