The world of lawn mowers is complex and vast, from choosing what mower is right for you to how to perform preventative maintenance. Check out these articles for everything you need to know about lawn mowers.
Buying a Lawn Mower - What's the Difference? - Buying a lawn mower is not as easy as walking into the lawn mower store and making a purchase. Cost is the main factor in making a choice. Engine size, quality of parts and mower style all contribute to the choices. Equally important is what the mower will be used for. A small lawn will suffice with a smaller, cheaper push mower while a large property may call for a riding mower. Read more...
Riding Lawn Mowers - Riding mowers are the ultimate lawn mower. No more huffing and puffing behind a push mower, most riding mowers even have cup holders on them. There are still plenty of options when buying a riding mower and the knowledgable buyer will get the best mower for their money. Engine size is the biggest cost factor but so is the type of riding mower. Zero turn owes tend to be costlier than lawn tractors. Read more...
Walk-behind Mowers - While riding mowers represent the pinnacle of lawn mower ownership, most homeowners will only ever be acquainted with a walk behind mower. Still, push mowers have come a long way. Many push mowers are now self propelled, easing the effort of the push especially up hills. Even traditional reel mowers have been modernized to work better and more efficiently than their aged counterparts. Read more...
Zero Turn Mowers - Zero turn mowers are the souped-up race car of lawn mowers. With their upfront mowing deck and turn-on-a-dime handling, zero turn mowers are made for mowing a lot of grass in a short period of time. With mowing speeds reaching 12 mph or more, zero turn mowers can cut acres of grass in mere minutes. They do have their limitations though, hard to reach areas, slopes and hills are not ideal territory for zero turn mowers. Read more...
Reel Mowers - Reel mowers are not just a nostalgia trip. These zero emission mowers are making a resurgence due to their minimal environmental impact and their ability to deliver one of the finest cuts available. There's a reason the finely manicured turf on golf courses and sports fields are maintained with reel mowers, they simply deliver the best cut for the grass. If you can live with their limitations, a reel mower is the way to go. Read more...
Green Lawn Mowers - Lawns and lawn mowers take a lot of flak for their use of fuel and any number of products that are not exactly environmentally sound. With the advent of organic lawn care and the growing availability of green mowers, lawns will be able to step out of the negative light. Walk behind reel mowers have always been environmentally friendly but newer mowers can now be powered by batteries or propane. Each new mowing season is a step closer to eliminating the use of fossil fuels for mowing lawns. Read more...
Lawn Mower Maintenance - How do you make a mower last for years and years? Maintain it. A well maintained lawn mower will deliver many years of service and avoid costly repairs and buying new mowers before they are needed. Whether it's changing the oil or cleaning the spark plug, most lawn mower maintenance routines are relatively easy and well worth the effort. Read more...
Lawn Mower Gallery - Lawn mowers come in many shapes, styles and sizes from the sublime to the ridiculous. Each type of mower is unique either in it's power source, mowing style, or engine arrangement. Lawn mowers are also easy to modify making them the ideal candidate for backyard mechanics and budding customizers. Mowers no longer just cut the grass, they can be works of art or even racing machines. See the photos...
Lawn Mower Safety - The most heartbreaking part of my job as a lawn care writer is learning about the horrific lawn accidents that happen every year. Most involve children and a well meaning relative taking them for a ride or just plain not seeing them. Operating a lawn mower is a dangerous task and should never be taken lightly or done around children. Never take a child aboard a riding mower while mowing grass and never mow in the presence of children. Mower injuries are referred to as dirty shark bites in the ER, that should conjure up a disturbing enough image to heed my warnings. Read more...
