Palmetto (a St. Augustine variety) grows thick, with coarse runners that bog down underpowered mowers and scalp easily if the

Kikuyu grass grows fast, thick, and coarse—great for a lush lawn, but tough on mowers. Many homeowners struggle to keep

Tackling a large sloping garden is tough: heavy mowers strain on climbs, traction falters on wet or uneven ground, and

Hills, ruts, and thick patches can turn mowing into a slog—especially if your current mower slips on slopes, scalps uneven

Wet lawns are tough on mowers: blades bog down in heavy, sticky grass, wheels slip on slick slopes, and wet

Chasing that true “carpet” look with Bermuda, Zoysia, or bentgrass is tough with the wrong mower—scalping, torn tips, and uneven