Just like cars, lawn mower engines need their spark plugs changed on a regular basis. How often should you swap the old ones out for new ones?

You can often fix this problem by gently rocking the blades while the spark plug is disconnected. Your lawn mower's moving parts must be adequately lubricated to keep them functioning as they should.

1. Uneven mowing Your lawn mower should, of course, be cutting your grass evenly. If the cuts don’t seem consistent, or there are jagged cuts being produced, your mower might need a tune-up.

Price a new lawn mower sometime this winter. When you do, you will definitely want to make your mower last as long as possible. Send your gardening and landscape questions to Paul Schnare at P.O ...