Article: There are many different types of lawn mowers available, and the type you need depends on several different variables. Consider the size and landscape of the yard, the amount of maintenance you want to do, and how much muscle power you want to put into mowing when you decide the type of mower to get. If you don’t want grass clippings left around your yard, pick a mower that mulches the clippings. Mulching mowers grind the grass into tiny particles that can then be absorbed by microorganisms in the soil. Most brands offer many different types of lawnmowers, and there isn’t much difference between the brands, but you want to consider where you’ll be servicing your mower. Some lawnmower service places only work with certain brands, so check out the local service stations in your area to make sure you’ll have a place to go when you need to have your mower worked on. If you buy the lawnmower from a local retailer, they will sometimes have their own service stations for mowers. These mowers are completely manually powered and leave clippings unevenly distributed around the lawn. They also are the most environmentally friendly choice. They run off electricity or a battery, and they come in a cord and cordless options. They are easily maintained, however they weigh and cost considerably more than gas powered mowers. Make sure you have extension cords that can reach across your entire yard if purchasing an electric mower with a cord. You can select push or self propelled options. Self propelled gas powered mowers are good for lawns that have hills because they push themselves forward letting you use less muscle power. These mowers have to be regularly maintained with tune-ups and oil changes, and they are a bit more noisy than electric mowers. These mowers move themselves around the yard within a perimeter wire around your yard. Robotic mowers are quite costly and sometimes give a less quality cut than conventional mowers. There are different types of ride on mowers including lawn tractors and zero turn radius riders. Ride on mowers are much pricier than walk behind mowers, and require regular maintenance, including blade sharpening. Check the size of the mower deck to see how wide of a cutting path your mower has. A larger cutting deck will mean fewer passes to finish the job and cut your mowing time down.
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Pick the type of mower you need. Research different brands. Choose a manual reel mowers for a small, flat lawn. Buy an electric push mower for a small lawn with thicker grass. Purchase a gas powered mower for a yard around ½ acre. Try a robotic mower for a smaller yard. Choose a ride on mower for large lawns over ½ an acre.