On any nice sunny Saturday morning in the US you will be able to hear the unmistakable sound of the lawn mover as it brings the lawns back into a respectably trimmed state. It is a never ending task, but one that many people have a great lifelong passion for. Just as many however, see it as a necessary chore, one that has to be endured but finished with as quickly as possible so that more interesting pursuits can be found.

For those of us that look forward to spending time with our best friend lawn mover, we see the end result of our manicured lawns and are well satisfied with our efforts. The difference that neat gardens and well maintained lawns make is well documented, often adding many thousands of dollars to the value of a home. Most gardeners will tell you however; that it is the satisfaction of seeing their lush lawns and gardens that is the driving force behind their weekly lawn mowing tasks.

Purchasing a lawn mover for the first time can be confusing, particularly if this is your first experience of them. Some of us were lucky to have earned our pocket money on a Saturday morning mowing lawns so at least we got to know them quite well during these years. The downside is that a good lawn mover is going to set you back a pretty penny, but you get what you pay for, and the upside is that it should last for many years with very little maintenance.

There are several things to be considered when purchasing a lawn mover. Firstly the size of lawn will dictate whether you will be best suited to either a push mover or a ride on mover, or something in between. Your budget is also going to dictate to a large extent the lawn mower that you buy. Even such things as your physical fitness and wellness are things to consider, with the self propelled push lawn movers being worth the extra money for anyone who does not enjoy good health but still wants to be responsible for their own lawn maintenance.

Even if we have a great liking for the time we spend on our lawns, most of us do want the job to be easy. For those of us with a busy lifestyle, fitting lawn mowing in with our family commitments means that we need a lawn mover that is quick, reliable and does a good job. This then leaves more time for all those other important things that we like to do on our weekends.

The lawn mover now residing in suburban garden sheds is a vastly improved machine of the past. They are no longer quite as noisy, they are easy to start and a joy to use. Their temperamental side has at last well and truly been calmed.

The first lawn mover made its appearance around 150 years ago. This was the simple reel mower which was invented in the late 1820's. This type of mover is still used today by a small number of people who find that it is perfect to maintain their patch of lawn. What they lose in technology they more than make up by being so environmentally friendly.

As outdoor sporting activities such as croquet, lawn bowls, cricket, tennis etc. gained in popularity, the lawn mover underwent massive technological advancements. It didn't take long for this technology to be incorporated into smaller movers for home use. The first rotary-blade lawn mover made its appearance back in the 1930's but today the push lawn mover is the one that is used extensively in our suburban gardens.