If you're answer was "your neighbor's lawn," it doesn't have to be. With proper feeding and maintenance your lawn can be as green and full as anyone's on the block.

There are two types of implements you'll want to consider for fertilizing your lawn. One is a spreader, which as its name implies, spreads seed, fertilizer, or soil amendments key to the health of your lawn. They are available in hand-held, push wheel, or tow models.

The other item is a sprayer used for dispersing fertilizers and pesticides. They usually come in two types: hose-end and tank sprayers.

Of course, feeding your lawn is only part of the solution. You must maintain it as well, and nothing does that quite like a good rake and the bigger the better so far as I'm concerned. There are two types of rakes as well. One style is suited for leaves and another for thatch (a layer of decaying organic matter, the tartar of your lawn).