For larger yards, there are riding mowers and lawn tractors to choose from. (More on that below.) And then, of course, you want a mower that cuts the grass well. Consumer Reports has more than ...

Zero-turn lawnmowers can go up to 10 miles per hour, compared to 4-5 mph for riding mowers. This feature lets you mow your lawn much faster using a zero-turn mower than with a riding mower.