Riding Mowers: How Little Grass is Too Little?

A riding mower is the ultimate yard-working convenience; for any owner of one of these machines, gone are the days of extra exercise behind the disgruntled wheels of a push mower. Sit back, relax, and mow. That’s the motto. Yet, a riding mower isn’t suited to every yard, even if it’s the most convenient option in a general sense. Depending on your lawn’s size and general makeup, this seemingly go-to option could become a greater hassle than rolling up your sleeves and pushing your way to success.

Tight Turns and Obstacles

First and foremost, if you’ve got a yard with especially tight turns or a higher number of obstacles than most – such as landscaping or recreational fixtures, like flower beds and pools – a push mower may get the job done in half the time.

Because, on a riding mower, you’ve got less control over the precision of your every turn. To boot, given their larger size than most push models, riding mowers are also harder to squeeze into tight spaces, and may cause more problems than they fix.

If you’ve got a busy yard, don’t let apparent convenience end up adding extra time and worry to an already arduous process.

Yard Size

A similarly telling metric is that of the size of your yard. Commonly, if your lawn is under one-half acre, a riding mower may be an unnecessary expense when it comes to taking care of it. A compact property, regardless of the machine, doesn’t take all that much time to mow.

Given the disparity in price between riding and push options, settling for the former – unless it’s your own personal preference, which is understandable – won’t save you enough time to warrant the higher price tag.

Then again, it’s about what you want at the end of the day. And, for some, a riding mower may be the perfect addition to your garage.

When a Riding Mower is Right

Essentially, if your yard is the opposite of any of these previous descriptors, whether it’s larger in size, has clearer terrain, or both, a riding mower can be the ideal choice when it comes down to picking a machine. 

No matter what, it makes the job easier every time you go out. You’ll feel less strain and, under the correct conditions, most likely use less time. It’s a win-win scenario for the right person, and should absolutely be considered either way.

Stop By The Yard Stop!

Whether you’re deciding between a push and riding mower, need questions answered about your lawn, or are working to fix any current issue you have with your personal equipment, The Yard Stop has trained experts with professional answers ready to help you out!

Stop by our store in Ocala, FL, or give us a call to get in touch with someone who has all the answers, and tools, you may need. There’s no stop like The Yard Stop for all of your lawncare hopes and dreams.