Welcome to Lawnmower Guides, an independent guide to lawn mowers, mower power sources, mower maintenance and parts, lawn equipment and mowing techniques. We help 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 make sense of their options without spending hours comparing listings.
1. Who We Are
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.
Lawnmower Guides is run by a small editorial team (Lawnmower Guides Editors). We research and write every guide on this site, and we review it before it is published.
2. What You Will Find Here
- Beginner guides and in-depth explainers that answer real questions clearly
- Buying guides and comparisons that explain what to look for before you buy
- Practical how-to, care and maintenance articles
- Topic hubs such as Lawn Mower Types, Power Sources, Buying Guides, Lawn Mower Maintenance, Lawn Mower Parts, Lawn Care Equipment, Mowing Techniques, Lawn Mower Comparisons
3. How We Research
Our recommendations are based on research, not hands-on lab testing. We work 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. Where a claim matters for safety, health or a buying decision, we name or link to the source. Our Editorial Policy explains the process in detail.
Our product roundups list products that match the criteria explained in each guide. Product names, features and images in those roundups come from the retailer’s product listings at the time of writing. We do not quote prices, and we do not publish our own star ratings or invented test results.
4. Transparency & Affiliate Disclosure
Lawnmower Guides is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Commissions never decide what we cover or recommend. Read our full Affiliate Disclosure for details.
5. Keeping Content Up to Date
Products, specifications, standards and guidance change. We review and update our guides, and we show an updated date only when an article has actually been revised. Please check the manufacturer’s or retailer’s page for the latest details before you buy.
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.
6. Get in Touch
Questions, suggestions or corrections? We would love to hear from you. Email us at [email protected] or visit our Contact Us page.