How to Mow a Lawn | Ask This Old House @thisoldhouse
How to Mow a Lawn | Ask This Old House  @thisoldhouse
Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this video, landscape contractor Lee Gilliam walks host Kevin O’Connor through the basics of mowing a lawn.

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When it comes to learning how to properly mow your lawn, who better to ask than a professional landscaper? When host Kevin O’Connor had some questions about mowing, he turned to Landscape contractor Lee Gilliam for a breakdown on the basics.

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Where to find it?
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Electric Mower: Milwaukee M18 Fuel Brushless Cordless 21” Walk Behind Dual Battery Self-Propelled Mower
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Manual Mower: Walk Behind Push Reel Mower [homedepot.sjv.io/POZvJz]
String Trimmer:
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Cordless Battery Powered String Trimmer [homedepot.sjv.io/2a3Lbz]

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