Gardena 4023 15-Inch Silent Push Reel Lawn Mower 380

I am on my second season of owning this mower, and I still love it. Pros: lightweight, easy to maneuver, extremely quiet, sharp blade, blade stays sharp for years, low maintenance, unique color. Even my arm-strength lacking mom happily uses this mower (and she hadn't mowed a day in her life until now). There are a few cons to this mower, BUT that is to be expected from a reel mower, since they do have limitations. So, for those who have never used one: if your yard is very large- this may not be ideal, as it is more time consuming. If you tend to let your yard get overly long, this may not be a mower for you - while it can and does cut taller grass, it sometimes requires going over it twice - and it simply cuts, does not mulch. If you allow weeds to get out of control, keep in mind that this mower isn't fond of dandelions. You'll have to take a few swipes over them as well. You must also make sure to pick up sticks prior to mowing, or they'll get stuck in the blades...Read more

Don't think this one will work for someone with several acres but for my small front and backyard it made cutting the grass enjoyable. In comparison to my last reel mower (Scotts Classic reel mower-better for large yards) it's light, easy to push/turn around, and easy to carry. My small front yard was done quickly and easily and I was able to carry the mower without any strain down my narrow walkway to the backyard. It's pleasing to look at and fits nicely into a tight spot in the garage. I can even fold it up for winter storage! One thing: when assembling, make sure bolts are nice and tight, otherwise they come loose somewhat and start to chatter during mowing. A great reel mower.

Two washers and four nuts is all it takes to assemble this lawn mower - unlike a previous mower that sent me to a hardware store to buy wrenches. It was quickly done and out on my lawn in no time flat. Unfortunately, I did not raise the level of the cut the first time I cut grass with it, and my yard looked like it had a heinie - noticeably shorter than all of my neighbors' lawns - a big no-no in this community. The height adjustment is also straightforward and simple to do. It's a snap to push this baby all over my yard - it cuts great and putting it away in my shed is quite easily accomplished because it only weighs about 20 lbs. No grunting and groaning with this guy and I love the colors, too!