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Homes & Gardens
Drew Swainston

How to sharpen lawn mower blades − expert advice for safe sharpening using hand or power tools

Lawn mower cutting grass in a back yard.

Keeping your lawn mower blades sharp should be seen as an important part of any annual lawn care regime. Having sharp blades on your machine means clean cuts, healthier and better-looking lawns, and more efficient mowing overall.

A lawn mower will see a lot of use during the growing season, peaking in the summer months, and it benefits from having its blades regularly sharpened throughout the year. If you spot that your grass tips look frayed or torn after a mow, this may be a sign to sharpen the cutting blades.

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