We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Ed Grabianowski and Doug Mahoney Reel mowers aren’t for everyone. They’re ...

Reel mowers appeal for a number of reasons, including the financial savings (no gas to buy), maintenance-free use (beyond the occasional need to sharpen blades), and cardiovascular exercise they ...

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 ...

Using reel mowers is a classic and environmentally-friendly approach to lawn maintenance. They operate similar to a pair of scissors, which makes them ideal for individuals who aspire to have a clean ...

This classic Scotts Push Reel Mower gives you the fuel savings of a manual mower and the wide cutting width of a power mower. Its unique rear wheel design helps reduce drag and improve maneuverability ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you can fit your lawn inside the boundaries of a tennis court, using a full-size gas or electric lawn ...

If you only have a small patch of lawn or grow short, warm season grass, then a standard push-behind mower may not be the best tool for the job. Reel mowers can cut grass shorter and more precisely ...

Shop my top picks, including a Craftsman reel mower, Scotts seed spreader, and Fiskars shovel. Lawn care is an art, one that when mastered right, can yield gorgeously lush green grass that you’d swear ...