The first lawn mower was patented back in 1830 by a guy called Edwin Beard Budding in Stroud, England. It was a 19-inch reel push mower made of wrought iron that was mainly used to mow sports fields and cemeteries. …
Lawn Mower Wheels Crooked (How to Align Them)
Having crooked front wheels on your riding lawn mower is no fun. You have to keep fighting with the steering wheel as the lawn mower struggles to keep a straight line. Now, I thought this was a problem for my …
Weeds that Look Like Dandelions in Your Lawn (5 Types)
We’re all pretty familiar with Dandelions. You know, those yellow flowers that seem to pop up everywhere once spring comes. But growing all over the US, there are different types of weeds that look like Dandelions. So, how can you …
Lawn Mower Won’t Turn Over with New Battery (Why?)
A lawn tractor’s battery lasts about three years, so if you keep it for longer, you’ll need to replace it at some point. Now, the last time I had to replace my lawn mower battery, my mower wouldn’t start with …
Lawn Looks Bad After Dethatching (Why + What to Do)
If your lawn looks like a total mess after dethatching, you’re not alone. Anyone who has dethatched a lawn has been there. At some level, this is expected. However, that doesn’t mean you can ignore the critical aftercare necessary if …