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A healthy, good-looking lawn requires proper mowing. Because it removes the food-making structure known as the leaf blade, we must do it properly to avoid excessive stress to the plant. And that means ...

Rotary mower blade on the underside of a mower - Cliff Day/Shutterstock Many people aren't really interested in the mechanics of their lawn mower. They might change the oil using the best method or ...

Locate the spark plug and pull off the spark plug wire to prevent the mower from accidentally starting while you're working. Tape the wire to the housing to keep it out of the way. Pro tip: Use a ...

As soon as grass grows and hedges sprout, legions of mowers and trimmers cart their dull tools to sharpeners, guys who work the grindstones. According to craftsmen I spoke with last week, the ...

The best cut for your yard comes from a sharp lawn mower blade. A dull blade damages your grass by creating a ragged cut, which can lead to bare patches and other eyesores, as well as invite disease.