Lawnmower Guides is an independent guide to lawn mowers and the equipment that keeps a lawn cut. We explain how push, self-propelled, riding, zero-turn and robotic mowers differ, what gas, corded and battery power mean in practice, and how to keep a mower running season after season.
Our guides cover mower types, power sources, buying criteria by yard size and terrain, routine and seasonal maintenance, parts, mowing technique and troubleshooting. Specifications come from manufacturer manuals and spec sheets, and safety guidance follows published sources such as the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. When a guide is not based on our own use or testing, we say so.
Who we write for
Our readers are homeowners in the United States who are buying a first lawn mower, upgrading to a different type, or maintaining and troubleshooting the mower they already own. Every guide aims to answer a real question clearly and point to the source behind any important claim.
How we work
Our articles are researched from manufacturer operator's manuals and specification sheets, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission lawn mower safety guidance, ANSI/OPEI B71 safety standards, and university Cooperative Extension turfgrass guidance. We explain how we chose and checked information in our Editorial Policy. We do not publish fake reviews, invented test results or made-up personal stories, and we do not claim to have tested a product unless the article says how it was tested.
How the site is funded
Some links on Lawnmower Guides are affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, Lawnmower Guides earns from qualifying purchases. Commissions never decide what we recommend. Read our Affiliate Disclosure for details.
Important
Lawn mowers have sharp, fast-moving blades and can throw debris. Read the operator's manual, wear closed shoes and eye protection, and keep children and pets away while you mow. Before any cleaning, inspection or blade work, stop the engine, wait for the blade to stop, and disconnect the spark plug wire or remove the battery or safety key. Never disable or bypass safety features such as blade-control handles or seat switches. Refuel only with the engine off and cool, and store gasoline in an approved container. Mow across slopes with a walk-behind mower and follow the manufacturer's slope limits for riding mowers.
Contact
Questions, corrections or suggestions are welcome on our Contact page.