It's that time of year when hibernating homeowners step outside to enjoy the beautiful spring weather.
Picnics, jogs, backyard barbecues and...
lawn mowing? As much as they love springtime, most homeowners aren't quite as passionate about mowing their lawns and sprucing up their yards.
However, with the right lawn care equipment-including lawn mowers-outdoor spring cleaning can be a cinch.
Below are four most common types of lawn mowers.
If a mower is your next purchase in lawn garden equipment, it's important to have an idea of what you'd like before you journey to your local home improvement store.
Rotary Mower A rotary lawn mower can cut longer, coarser grass, and the result is even and consistent throughout.
The blade of a rotary mower is flat and rotates from east to west, with a sucking/ripping action to mow the grass.
The end result of a rotary mower isn't as clean as a reel mower, and the blades should be kept sharp at all times.
Push Reel Mower The blades of a reel mower are on a revolving cylinder and spin vertically, with a scissor-type action that provides a clean cut.
This type of mower is healthy for the lawn, and is powered either physically or by a motor.
To sharpen the blades of a reel mower, call on a professional in lawn care equipment.
Reel mowers can be somewhat draining physically, but they provide a good workout.
Walk Behind Mowers With good handling features and a uniform cut, walk behind mowers are easy to use and eco-friendly.
Gas-powered or electric, walk behind mowers are easy to push (and offer a workout, too).
Additionally, they require little maintenance.
Riding Lawn Mower Offered in a variety of styles and sizes, riding lawn mowers are ideal for large lawns.
While they can be expensive, they are extremely convenient and easy to operate.
With several add-ons available, riding lawn mowers can save you money in the long term because professional lawn care service is not necessary.
The downside to a riding lawn mower is that it has a tendency to compact the soil due to its heaviness.
What Are Green Lawn Mowers? These days, it seems every product has a 'green' variation, including lawn mowers.
Green lawn mowers are hot when it comes to lawn care equipment, offering an even cut and an eco-friendly lawn.
Electric mowers (corded and cordless) are lightweight and quiet; however, they handle small- to medium-size lawns better.
While you'll have to mow more frequently with a green lawn mower, it's a small price to pay for protecting the environment.
If you have a mower that is powered by gas, conversion kits can transform it into an electric lawn mower.
(In fact, some states offer special rebates when you exchange your gas-powered mower with an electric one.
) No more bending over backwards to start your mower-green lawn mowers start at the touch of a button.
In the end, the choice of which lawn mower to choose is up to you.
Bag or bagless? Manual or powered? Reel or rotary? There are many decisions to make-including whether or not you want a green lawn mower-but the good news is, lawn mowers have evolved into easy-to-operate, highly practical machines.
Now step outdoors, enjoy the spring weather and mow your lawn!