Why a Self-Propelled Mower Loses Its Drive (and How to Replace the Belt Yourself)
A self-propelled mower that has stopped pulling itself along feels broken, but…
How to Sharpen and Balance a Mower Blade at Home in Under an Hour
A sharp mower blade cuts grass; a dull one tears it. That…
Why Red Thread Turns Lawns Pinkish Brown in Wet Summers (and How to Clear It)
Pinkish-red threads webbing through pale brown patches of grass are the clearest…
How to Reclaim a Lawn Overrun by Weeds and Stop Them Coming Back
A lawn that has filled with weeds is not really a weed…
How to Free a Stuck Mower Throttle Cable at Home in Under an Hour
A throttle cable that has seized with rust and grit turns a…
Why the Weeks After Peak Summer Decide How Well Your Lawn Recovers
A heat-stressed lawn does most of its recovering in the weeks after…
How to Clean a Gummed-Up Mower Carburettor Instead of Paying the Repair Shop
If a petrol mower takes ten pulls to start, sputters and dies,…
Aeration and Overseeding Rebuild a Lawn That Summer Has Worn Thin
A lawn that has gone thin and brown by the end of…
How to Grow a Moss Lawn in the Shady Damp Spots Where Grass Refuses to Thrive
In the shady, damp corners where grass thins out and gives up,…
Corded, Cordless and Petrol Mowers Cost Very Different Amounts to Run
The price on the box is only the start of what a…
New Turf Shrinks and Gaps Open Up in Summer Heat (and How to Close Them)
If you laid turf in the last few weeks and the joints…
What Two-Stroke and Four-Stroke Mower Engines Mean for the Fuel You Use
The single most expensive mistake with a petrol mower is putting the…
