How to Lay Boundary Wire for a Robot Mower
Ask ten robot mower owners what tripped them up, and most will point at the wire. Not because it is hard, but…
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Lawn Care Mistakes New Robot Mower Owners Make
Most disappointing first seasons with a robot mower are not the machine's fault. They trace back to a few honest mistakes people…
How Often to Change Robot Mower Blades
Short answer: most owners change their robot mower blades every 6-8 weeks during mowing season, or roughly every 150-200 hours of run…
The Battery Tech Inside Modern Robot Mowers
Pop the shell off a robot mower and the battery is the part that surprises people. It looks tiny, barely bigger than…
Setting Up No-Go Zones and Flower Bed Borders
There is a particular sinking feeling that comes from watching your new mower plow straight through a bed of freshly planted tulips.…
Robot Mowers, Leaves, and Autumn Debris
The first cold snap in my old neighborhood always brought two things: pumpkin displays and a driveway buried in maple leaves. I…
Installing a Robot Mower on a Sloped Lawn
Slopes are where robot mowers separate the confident owners from the frustrated ones. A machine that glides across a flat lawn can…
Can You Get Lawn Stripes With a Robot Mower?
Someone always asks me this at a barbecue, usually while admiring a neighbor's crisply striped lawn. Can you get those stripes with…
Robot Mower Stops in the Middle of Mowing
There is a particular sinking feeling that comes from looking out the window and seeing your robot mower parked in the middle…
How to Keep Robot Mower Charging Contacts Clean
My mower once sat on its dock all night and woke up nearly empty, and I was convinced the battery had died…