Push lawn mowers can be a good option if you're looking for a relatively affordable alternative to other types of lawn mowers. They do require more physical labor to operate, but they are an efficient ...

"Green" mowers like the human-powered Mow Cycle are great for keeping that well manicured lawn along with a clear conscience. But there’s always the chance of running into a patch of particularly ...

A push mower is any lawn mower that is not propelled by a motor or engine but is pushed by someone on foot. Most push mowers have a power source that turns the blades that do the cutting, but that’s ...

Full disclosure: I own a Push Reel mower. I am a downright dirty earth-loving station wagon-driving, no wait, I mean bike-riding urban homesteading vegan. It's true. So I'm biased. Before we get into ...

No, this is no sepia-seeped lament for the old ways. We don't want to return to the Royal typewriter, for instance, which, in retrospect, was a royal headache. We don't wish to travel to the market ...

A couple of seasons ago, I researched alternatives to gasoline-powered mowers ("A Kinder Cut," August 10, 2006). That effort ended with my becoming the proud owner of a Scotts Classic reel mower, a ...

Typically, homeowners prefer push mowers for lawn maintenance due to their light weight and ease of use, making them ideal for managing small to medium-sized lawns. This piece strives to highlight the ...

Push lawn mowers and rechargeable trimmers are making a comeback as people search for quiet, energy efficient ways groom their lawns The new generation of push mowers bears no resemblance to the heavy ...

I've got a new idol. Pat Jordan is 79 and mows the lawn -- with a reel mower. I want to be her. I'm practicing. My friends Jan and Ray McNeilan found a push mower at an estate sale for $35. When they ...

Going low-tech for our appliances is on trend right now, and landscaping is no exception. Take this lawn care tool patented well over a century ago in the U.K.