Is a reel mower worth it over a gas mower?

For a small, level lawn mowed often, yes. It is quiet, needs no fuel and costs little to run. For large, uneven or overgrown yards, a gas or battery mower saves time and effort.

How often do I need to mow with it?

About once a week in growing season, before grass gets tall. Reel mowers cut cleanly only when they take off a third or less of the blade height.

What grass height can it handle?

It cuts between 0.5 and 1.75 inches. Tall or wet grass will bend instead of cut, so mow dry and often.

Does it need sharpening or maintenance?

Yes. Keep the blades adjusted against the bed knife and sharpen them once or twice a season. A poorly adjusted reel tears grass instead of cutting it.

What comes in the box?

The mower ships partly assembled with the handle and hardware. You attach the handle and set the cutting height before the first use.

Reel mowers usually see the deepest discounts in late summer and fall, after the mowing season. Compare the current price with its recent range before buying.

Scotts 20" 5-Blade Push Reel Mower

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$149.99at Amazon, last seen Nov 2

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Our take on the Scotts 20" 5-Blade Push Reel Mower

The Scotts 20-inch 5-blade push reel mower is a manual, gas-free mower with five alloy steel blades and a T-style handle with a cushioned grip. It cuts from 0.5 to 1.75 inches and rolls on 8.5-inch composite wheels. Reel mowers cut like scissors, so they suit small, level lawns and quiet, early-morning mowing. No current price was provided, so check the latest best price against its recent range before buying.

Best forSmall, level lawns under about a quarter acreShoppers who want no gas, oil or batteryQuiet, early-morning or evening mowing