How to Buy a Lawn Mower as a Gift

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A new lawn mower makes a great gift for someone who has just moved from a condo or apartment to a house with a yard (and all the responsibility that goes with it!). Here are some things to consider when shopping.

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Instructions

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Step1

Think about your recipient, the new homeowner. Is this person likely to cut his or her own grass, or hire a landscaper? A lawn mower is an expensive gift - make sure it will be used.

Step2

Consider the size of the homeowner's yard. Is it an acre or more of high-maintenance lawn, or a little postage-stamp parcel of land?

Step3

Determine your price range. Expect to spend $100 to $500 for a basic walk-behind mower (higher prices will purchase more power and heavier construction) and $900 or more for a riding mower.

Step4

Decide whether you want to buy a mulching mower so the new homeowner doesn't need to worry about disposing of clippings.

Step5

Consider a self-propelled unit if the homeowner has a large or hilly yard. (Note that this type of unit will be in the higher end of the price range.)

Step6

Shop at the eHow store or at several local home and garden centers to find the best combination of features and price.

Step7

Review the warranties offered with each unit and take this into consideration when choosing the model.

Step8

Consider unpacking the unit (and assembling if necessary) and presenting it with a large ribbon or bow. A lawn mower is a very large and heavy gift to wrap conventionally.

Tips & Warnings

Include a good book about lawn care as an add-on gift.
You may want to consider partnering with someone on this present - a nice lawn mower is an expensive item, and it is better to get a good one with someone else than buy a low-quality model by yourself.