Caring for your lawn isn’t easy, and buying a new mower can take a big bite out of your budget. Then with possible tariffs on the horizon, prices for lawn equipment and parts could climb even higher. Consumer Reports’ home and garden experts reveal the best budget-friendly mowers to keep your yard looking great without overspending. Every year, Consumer Reports testers head to a five acre site in Florida, putting dozens of mowers through their paces -- measuring everything from how evenly the mowers cut to how they handle. The big takeaway is you don’t have to spend a fortune to get a top-performing lawn mower as CR says you can get a great mower between $350 and $500. One way to save is to skip the self-propelled models and push the mower yourself. More local videos here: https://youtube.com/@9news Subscribe to NEXT: https://youtube.com/@Nexton9NEWS Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: https://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news X: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.