I always take advice before I purchase anything, and this is especially true when I purchase a high value items such as a lawnmower. Before I bought my last one I took the advice of a friend and he told me that John Deere lawnmowers are one of the best makes on the market simply because they make a very great job of keeping your lawn in shape. I took his advice and I now have a really great lawnmower that really does help me to keep the garden looking wonderful old year-round.