The Home Depot Labor Day deals I'm shopping over the weekend are up to 60% off — get your backyard ready for fall with these major savings

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After a summer of soaring temps, I am more than ready to kick back in my yard, soaking in cool, crisp weather and admiring the changing leaves. But first, the space will need some serious TLC, starting with the usual end-of-season lawn cleanup and ending with a bit of decor refresh. As a commerce editor who loves tinkering in and around the house, I always keep an eye on pricing for all things outdoors and DIY. The Home Depot’s Labor Day deals are here just in time to give me an assist, with savings up to 60%.

If you’re looking to zhush up your outdoor space for fall, The Home Depot’s discounts on everything from outdoor furniture and fire pits to blowers, mulchers and more are worth checking out. Ready for Project Seasonal Spruce-Up? Here’s what I’ve already got my eye on, including the handiest little chainsaw I’ve ever seen at over $300 off.

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No power tool gets more use in the fall than a leaf blower. Yahoo Deals Editor Chris McGraw has owned three in the last decade or so, finally landing on this model, which he calls “top of the line.” Though he paid less for the other models, McGraw notes, “If I had only purchased this blower first, I would’ve saved myself not only time but quite a bit of money.” This offers up to 85+ minutes of runtime and speeds of up to 180 mph — just the power you need for wet, compacted leaves and other lawn debris that won’t budge.

If your workbench is full of DeWalt yellow, the DeWalt 20V Max XR 550 CFM Cordless Blower is the one you want, and you’ll appreciate the lower price. At 550 CFM, it shoots out air at speeds north of 130 mph, making quick work of leaf piles on both your pavement and your lawn.

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When a full-size chainsaw feels like overkill, break out a mini to handle backyard pruning projects. This model tackles branches up to 3 inches in diameter and delivers up to 120 cuts per charge. The chain minimizes vibrations, and the tool itself weighs under 5 pounds, so most tasks can be accomplished without feeling like your arms might fall off.

The real standout in this 61%-off combo kit isn’t just the saw, but the two Milwaukee M12 5.0Ah high-output batteries, which would set you back $129 apiece if you bought them separately.

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For heavier-duty maintenance, it’s time to break out a pole saw, and now is the ideal time to do so, before green leaves start to turn and drop, making it easy to tell which branches need pruning. This battery-powered model is surprisingly lightweight at 8.4 pounds and can extend up to 15 feet (anything higher than that and I’d rather hire an arborist anyway).

If DeWalt isn’t your brand of choice, you’re not out of luck: the Ryobi 8-inch pole saw and Milwaukee 10-inch Pole Saw Combo Kit are both discounted as well.

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After pruning all those hedges and trees, you’re left with lots of yard waste. Rather than try to bag it all — a truly thankless landscaping task if ever there was one — snag one of these bad boys to make quick work of cleanup and have some free, nutrient-dense mulch when you’re done.

I bought one of these a few years back, and it’s still going strong, chomping yard waste into tiny bits that I then feed into my flower beds and veggie gardens. I’ll never go without one again.

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Once the yard work is done, I’ll be sinking down into this baby for a well-deserved rest. No, this isn’t the biggest discount, but a solid wood Adirondack chair for a starting price of under $100 is a great deal to begin with — any markdown on top of that is just gravy. This can support up to 350 pounds, is made of durable hemlock and folds up for easy storage when not in use.

If you’re after more than a chair or two, check out this weather-resistant, composite-plastic set of four chairs.

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I’m all about a backyard fire pit that, one, doesn’t leave me smelling like wood smoke at the end of the night and two, won’t create a fire danger. This 42-inch model is fueled by a hidden propane tank and ignites with the push of a button. Its wraparound surface creates a space for drinks, and blue, tempered-glass beads give it a bit of a “wow” factor.

If you’re a firewood-fueled purist, however, this chic, bestselling Tiki wood-burning model is also a good deal.

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I’m all about Adirondack chairs around a warm fire at night, but for someplace to snuggle up with a hot mug of coffee and a book on cool mornings, it’ll be this conversation set on my deck. It gets rave reviews from buyers, who praise it for its durability and design. They also note that the set is easy to assemble, and the included cushions are surprisingly comfortable.

And, since light-colored cushions and falling leaves don’t always play nice, I’ll be picking up a set of these chair covers to keep everything pristine when I’m not perched in them.

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No autumnal outdoor-scape is complete without a couple of pots overflowing with gorgeous mums, asters and crotons, but the heat has done a number on my usual planters. I’m picking up this two-pack of heat- and stain-resistant planters, each 19.5 inches wide and 20 inches tall.

The minimalist design lets the blooms shine, and a water reservoir and drainage hole mean the plants will last until the first freeze (as long as I remember to water them). Plus these are made from recycled rubber tires, and anything that keeps those out of a landfill is good in my book.

Take advantage of Labor Day savings to give your outdoor space an autumnal glow-up.

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