When you have been taking care of your lawn for a long time it can be a bit of an embarrassing question to ask – do lawn mower blades turn clockwise or counterclockwise? Because really you feel like you should know. However until it comes to changing a mower blade, …
We are all familiar with a peaceful Sunday morning in the summer being interrupted by the sound of someone tending to their lawn. For some of us, it can occasionally be annoying. So why are lawn mowers so loud? There are a few reasons and we are going to delve …
A friend said to me the other day ‘why are lawn mowers so expensive’? And it got me thinking, are they? I guess it all depends on how we define expensive. But one thing I think we can say is the design and functionality of lawn mowers have increased over …
Titles are important when it comes to claiming legal ownership of particular items. When some top-end riding mowers cost in excess of $10k, it is no surprise that potential buyers often ask do lawn mowers have titles? Outside of your house and car, it might be the most substantial amount …
There are few things in life more frustrating than a dead battery. Especially when you are all set to get your lawn looking spick and span. That is why in situations like this people want to know if they can charge a lawn mower battery with a car charger. In …
Ryobi makes some fantastic mowers, and I have reviewed some of them here. But I have seen one question come up fairly regularly from those who own them. Why does my Ryobi lawn mower keep shutting off? It does seem to be a common problem. Thankfully it is one that …
Can you use 2-cycle oil in a lawn mower is a perfectly reasonable question to ask. Maybe you have got a new 4-stroke mower and have some 2-cycle oil left over. Or maybe you have put 2-cycle oil in your mower and realized your mistake too late. You certainly aren’t …
That age-old question, can you use car gas in a lawn mower? It feels like something you should know, but it is often the case that people aren’t sure of the answer. For the most part, the matter is fairly straightforward. But as ever there are a few caveats! We …
Can I use 10w30 instead of SAE 30 in my lawn mower? This is a question I have heard asked more than once. In fact, if you are not particularly mechanically minded, like me, it is probably something you are even more concerned about. Replacing a lawn mower isn’t cheap …
The Garden Tower 2 is the best vertical gardening system out there. Sustainable, easy to use and a haven for fruit and veg. Read my full review