For managing a well groomed yard or commercial landscape, the right equipment is vital. Fortunately, there is a specialized piece of machinery designed for just about any task you may come across. For example, if you are grooming a very large grassy area, a ride on lawn mower is necessary. Not only that, it should come with a mulching deck that allows the freshly cut grass to breathe as well as saving you money on fertilizer. John Deere is known for its quality machines, as is Murray. There are also replacement blades, baggers, landscape rakes, and mojack lifts should you need to make any replacements or repairs. Now, it's not that they break often, but no matter how well you take care of your equipment it will wear out.
Here's a tip though: Be sure you don't let gasoline sit in your mower. This is a common mistake people make because they aren't used to monitoring the gas in their car. However, think about how often you drive your car. The gas gets used, and doesn't simply sit there. For mowing equipment, it's very possible that you will go longer than thirty days without using your machine. At that point, it's crucial to change the gas. If you don't, you might be looking at replacing the engine, which is not cheap.
More likely than not, though, you'll have a smaller yard. In that case, stick to the walk behind push mowers. These are the standard gasoline types made by companies like Husqvarna, Reel, Simplicity, and Troy Built. For even smaller yards, think about a cordless electric mower. These quiet machines by companies like Honda and Black & Decker will save you money over time.
For tighter spots, you're going to need an edger or trimmer. Worx and Mantis both make these the right way. A good garden edger will keep all these hard to reach blades of grass trim. Get a retractable hose to wash the whole thing down and you'll have the best looking yard on the block.
