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How to Choose the Right Mulching Blade for Your Lawn MowerA mulching blade is more than a sharpened strip of metal beneath the mower deck. Its shape, cutting edge, lift profile, and compatibility with the machine…
Zero-Turn Mower Deflector Upgrade For Better Clipping DispersalA zero-turn mower can cover large lawns quickly, but speed alone does not guarantee an even finish. When the discharge chute throws grass into heavy rows,…
How To Repair A Cracked Mower Deck With A Welding KitA cracked mower deck can produce vibration, leave uneven strips of grass, and allow cuttings to escape through the housing. If the damage is small and the…
Best lawn mowers for bahiagrass in sandy soilBahiagrass is a resilient warm-season turf, but it presents a different mowing problem from fine-bladed lawns. Its coarse leaves, uneven growth habit, and…
How To Dry Grass Clippings For CompostingFreshly cut grass can be a valuable compost ingredient, especially when a lawn produces more clippings than a garden bed can use as mulch. The material is rich…
Mower safety switches: testing and replacement guideSafety switches are easy to overlook until a mower refuses to start, stops when the operator shifts position, or keeps running when a control is released.…
How to replace a damaged riding mower steering wheelA riding mower steering wheel takes more abuse than it may appear to. Repeated vibration, exposure to sunlight, forceful turning, and impacts with fences or…
Self-propelled mower handlebar adjustments for tall usersA self-propelled mower can reduce the physical effort of maintaining a lawn, but its benefits are easy to lose when the handlebar is too low. Taller users may…
How to mow a lawn after heavy rain without rutsA rain-soaked lawn can look ready for a trim while still being too soft to support a mower. The upper soil may hold a surprising amount of water, and the…
Best lawn mowers with hydrostatic transmissions for smooth driveA hydrostatic transmission can make a lawn mower feel dramatically easier to operate. Instead of shifting through fixed gears, the system uses hydraulic fluid…