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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

"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 ...