Getting a Robot Mower Through Thick Grass
The first spring I ran a robot mower, I made the classic error: I let the lawn get shaggy over a rainy…
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How Robot Mowers Avoid Obstacles
Watch a robot mower long enough and you start rooting for it, the way you would a determined puppy. Mine noses up…
Seven Robot Mower Buying Mistakes to Avoid
Almost every unhappy robot mower owner I have met made the same small mistake at the point of purchase, and none of…
The Tools You Need to Install a Robot Mower
The first time I helped a friend install his robot mower, we got halfway through pegging the wire before realizing we had…
Are Robot Mowers Secure? Privacy and Account Safety
A reader once asked me, only half joking, whether someone could hack her mower and drive it into the pond. The short…
Are Robot Lawn Mowers Worth It? An Honest Look
Short answer: for a lot of homeowners, yes, but not for everyone, and the reasons might surprise you. The value has less…
Using a Robot Mower on a Newly Seeded Lawn
Seeding a new lawn is a slow, hopeful project, and the last thing you want is a machine tearing up the tender…
Robot Mower App Not Working: A Quick Fix Guide
Losing the app on a robot mower is a strange kind of helpless. The machine itself is out on the grass, cutting…
Robot Mower Anti-Theft Features Explained
A robot mower is an unusual thing to own. It costs as much as a decent laptop, yet it lives outdoors, often…
Fixing a Lost GPS Signal on a Robot Mower
When I switched from a boundary-wire mower to a wire-free RTK model, I assumed the GPS just worked, like the map on…