Spring is officially here, which means your lawn needs some tending to.
Personal preference and budget play a pivotal role for many people when it comes to mowing their lawn.
These types of mowers will run $80-$110.
Walk-Behind Mowers Give You Options Galore
Powered walk-behind mowers have been an American favorite for years.
With theproper care, these two-stroke powered mowers can run for years and cut miles of lawn.
Walk-behind mowers are available in 20"-22" sizes.
you’re free to spend $100-$400 or more on a quality gas mower, too.
Greenworks is introducing an80-volt cordless mowerthis Spring that offers 45 minutes of runtime.
Corded units run $200 and up, while cordless mowers are in the $300-$400 range.
Push or self-propelled: If self-propelled, is it two or all wheel drive?
ThisPoulan Promodel is a compact push mower that only weighs 51 lbs.
Some mowers like theHusqvarna 5521Poffer all three cutting options.
If it takes you more than two hours to mow your lawn it might be time to upgrade.
Riding mowers have a rear-mounted motor and only provide the basics in comfort.
They’re built for mowing smaller lawns and finishing the job quickly.
These are priced from $600-$1000.
Lawn tractors are a big step up and offer more powerful engines and wider cutting decks.
These can start at $1,500 and run upwards of $4,000 or more.
Zero-turn mowers have been popular with landscapers and golf course maintenance for years.
They are ideally suited for large flat lawns with large obstacles such as trees or ponds to mow around.
These mowers can start at $2,500 and go beyond $12,000.
This will go a long way in preventing buyers remorse.
Photos byCharles & Hudson,Tony Alter, andCraftsman.
