What’s low-cost, environmentally friendly, virtually maintenance-free and quickly reclaiming its place on our lawns? (Hint: It’s not those plastic garden gnomes.) It’s the manual lawn mower, and it’s ...

Powerful, loud mowers have been showing lawns who’s boss for decades. But now contraptions that couldn’t cut butter without a good shove are quietly — really quietly — making a comeback. Manual lawn ...

What’s low-cost, environmentally friendly, virtually maintenance-free and quickly reclaiming its place on our lawns? (Hint: it’s not those plastic garden gnomes.) It’s the manual lawnmower, and it’s ...

CHICAGO - Powerful, loud mowers have been showing lawns who's boss for decades. But now contraptions that couldn't cut butter without a good shove are quietly - really quietly - making a comeback.

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Why would you want a hand-pushed mower in the 21st century? We ...

Choosing the right lawn mower can be a real headache, especially with so many options out there: gas, a battery, and corded electric. I’ve been through my fair share of them, and I’m here to share my ...

Some have a cup holder and a padded seat, but most require manual labor. Others have a shiny motor and a bold black-and-red color scheme. Many are gas powered, but electric is an option, too. All have ...