Selecting a Lawn Mower

Soon the grass will start growing again, and that means mowing. If you're looking to purchase a lawn mower, consider the size of your lawn beforehand. There is a type of mower for every sized yard, and some emphasize power, while others are more efficient.

UF/IFAS Publications

• Consumer Reports Lawn Mower Buying Advice (PDF)
• Mowing Your Florida Lawn
• Summer Buzz: A Quieter Mower (PDF)

Also on Gardening in a Minute

• Mowing Safety
• Mowing Your Lawn

Other Sites

• The Dirt on Lawnmower Selection--DIY.com (commercial site*)
• Lawn Mower Selection for North Dakota Homeowners--North Dakota State University Extension
• Mowing--Arizona Cooperative Extension
• Mowing Your Lawn--Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service (PDF)

 

* Listing commercial sites does not imply any endorsement or connection on the part of the University of Florida, IFAS or Extension.