Using reel mowers is a classic and environmentally-friendly approach to lawn maintenance. They operate similar to a pair of scissors, which makes them ideal for individuals who aspire to have a clean ...

In 1962, when I was a teenager, my father gave our neighbor, Mr. Gruder, $10 for a reel mower of my very own. The ash handle shone with age and use, and it had a canvas grass catcher. Mr. Gruder had ...

That lawn mower you use to cut your grass has been centuries in the making. Yes, really. The history of the lawn mower is really the history of cutting grass, and that starts with a scythe. The sound ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When it comes to selecting a lawn mower, most choices include deciding between zero-turn and riding mowers, electric- and gasoline-powered, ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Ed Grabianowski and Doug Mahoney Reel mowers aren’t for everyone. They’re ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you can fit your lawn inside the boundaries of a tennis court, using a full-size gas or electric lawn ...

If you only have a small patch of lawn or grow short, warm season grass, then a standard push-behind mower may not be the best tool for the job. Reel mowers can cut grass shorter and more precisely ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Lawnmowers have evolved quite a bit over the last century, from manual cylinder reel mowers that didn't use any power to push mowers using gas ...

Which reel mower is best? Keeping your lawn mowed eliminates pests and promotes healthy growth. Still, choosing the right lawn mower can be tricky. Gas mowers are loud and produce emissions, and ...