About The Lawn Report
The Lawn Report is an independent review site for lawn tools and equipment, built by homeowners who actually push the handle and pull the trigger every weekend. We research products, run them against real yards across multiple seasons, cross-reference what the enthusiast communities are saying, and give you straightforward buying advice.
Our Process
Every tool on The Lawn Report goes through a thorough research and verification process:
- We verify specifications against manufacturer data, owner manuals, and listing copy, then check those claims against long-run owner reports
- We compare cut quality, runtime under load, ergonomics, and durability claims against the closest 2-3 competitors in the same price band
- We read community feedback on r/lawncare, The Lawn Forum, OutdoorPowerEquipmentForum, and Reddit power-tool subs to surface five-year owner reports — not first-mow enthusiasm
- We write original editorial reviews with genuine opinions — not rewritten product descriptions
How We Make Money
The Lawn Report is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This is how we keep the lights on and continue producing independent reviews.
Importantly: affiliate commissions never influence our ratings or recommendations. We recommend what we genuinely believe is the best tool for each use case, regardless of commission rates. Read our full affiliate disclosure for more details.
What We Cover
We review tools and equipment across six core categories:
- Mowers — Self-propelled gas, battery walk-behinds, and robot mowers for lots from a tenth of an acre to three quarters
- Trimmers & Edgers — Battery string trimmers, dedicated edgers, and attachment systems
- Leaf Blowers — Cordless handheld and backpack blowers for fall cleanup and clipping management
- Spreaders — Broadcast and drop spreaders for seed and fertilizer application
- Smart Sprinkler Controllers — Wi-Fi controllers with weather-based scheduling for efficient watering
- Grass Seed (light coverage) — A small set of editor picks here, with deep regional buyer guides on our sister site PremiumGrassSeeds.com
We also publish in-depth category guides and a comparison tool to help you make informed decisions about your lawn equipment.
Contact Us
Have a question, correction, or product suggestion? Reach us at [email protected].