A man studying his lawn mower's dipstick outside.

Lawn mowers fail for many reasons. However, some are more common than others. So, these are the top ten reasons your lawn mower is failing.

14 minutes
A green lawn mower with a grass bagger outside on a sunny day.

Heard of grass baggers and want to learn more about them, including what one is? That’s great because there’s much to know about this excellent lawn mower accessory. Here’s what a grass bagger is, what it does, and why you need one.

6 minutes
A trash bag of grass clippings in front of a lawn mower.

So, you’ve got a bunch of grass clippings left behind after you finish mowing. Maybe you’re wondering how to use them. To help, here’s what to do with grass clippings when you finish mowing!

7 minutes
Someone holding a spark plug they pulled out a lawn mower.

Knowing how to diagnose and change a bad lawn mower spark plug is a skill that can save you both time and money. As a critical engine component, faulty spark plugs can cause many problems, from poor performance to hard starting and an uneven cut.

12 minutes
A closeup of someone sharpening a lawn mower blade at an angle.

Sharpening lawn mower blades takes only a little bit of practice. Doing so means returning your lawn mower blades to their original sharpness, saving yourself money, and keeping your lawn and lawn mower healthy.

7 minutes
A man removing a lawn mower blade in his yard.

Diagnosing and replacing lawn mower blades is essential to ensure your lawn is perfectly manicured. Sharp blades cut the grass cleanly without damaging the leaf structure or causing damage to the root system. Dull or damaged blades bruise the blades of grass, often leaving them discolored or, worse yet, torn.

8 minutes
A woman using an asthma outside.

Asthma is a respiratory condition that causes symptoms such as shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, and a tight feeling in the chest. I have suffered from asthma since I was around two years old, and knowing my triggers is one of the ways I manage my condition. The same may be true for you, but is cutting grass a possible asthma trigger?

6 minutes
A closeup of artificial grass rolls in a store.

Artificial grass has many different options for buyers, ranging from materials to grass length. To help, here’s a complete breakdown of all types of artificial grass.

12 minutes
Woman checking lawn mower oil outside.

Learning how to replace lawn mower oil is one of the best ways to help maintain and prolong your equipment’s life. Oil lubricates the internal components of your lawn mower, reducing friction while helping maintain the correct operating temperature so that it operates efficiently. So, this is how to replace your lawn mower oil for optimal performance.

11 minutes
Piles of grass clippings on the ground.

Grass clippings are very versatile. You can even use them to fertilize the soil for grass and plant life. But does that mean grass can grow from grass clippings?

12 minutes