Zero-turn mowers and lawn tractors provide the wide decks and speed needed to maintain large yards. However, they have their ...

The 4-H tractor and mower safety and operator skills program provides youth with educational information that develops project skills (i.e., principles of engine operation, hydraulic systems, ...

A big part of maintaining the monetary and aesthetic value of your home is regular lawn maintenance. Like it or not, people like to look at an immaculately maintained lawn, and unless you've got a ...

When the temperature starts to drop, it's usually not long before the yard is covered with a blanket of snow. It can be very pretty and great fun for kids and dogs, but somebody's got to clear it when ...

To test lawn mowers and tractors, our testers and engineers travel every winter to specially prepared grounds in Florida, where we plant 1,800 pounds of grass seed (predominantly annual rye, prized ...

The period just before spring blooms is an ideal time to get your lawn tractor or lawn mower ready for action, so it’s primed to go when you need it. We consulted Consumer Reports’ testing experts to ...

Tractor Supply is a go-to retailer for farm vehicles and other larger equipment, but it also offers smaller gear. These include self-propelled mowers better suited for smaller plots of land, as well ...

Editor’s Note—May 2026: With some new riding mowers on the market, we’ve updated our guide to include newly reviewed models and even a new category: Best Value Electric. Gas power was the king of the ...