To test lawn mower 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 for ...

Imagine a lawn mower that whirs instead of roars. Imagine a tiller powered entirely by sunlight. Imagine a tractor that doesn’t spew exhaust. These aren’t idle dreams — such machines exist today. And ...

CR's experts cut 500,000 square feet of grass to pick the best models Most mowers and tractors will give your grass a good cut, but you'll really notice a difference in convenience, noise output, and ...

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 ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If your property has a yard that spans more than half an acre, then you know a standard walk-behind lawn ...

Editor’s Note, Feb. 24, 2026: We’ve checked our recommendations to ensure each mower is still available and competitively priced. We added one of our tested recommendations, the Ego Power+ T6 electric ...