CHICAGO -- Powerful, loud mowers have been showing lawns who's boss for decades. But now contraptions that couldn't cut butter without a good shove are quietly -- really quietly -- making a comeback.

THE MANUAL lawnmower is making a comeback. While annual sales of these old-fashioned, no-power mowers pale in comparison to sales of gas-powered, walk-behind mowers, numbers surprisingly are up.

This simple five-step project will keep your walk-behind mower—and your lawn—in peak condition Replacing your lawn mower blade regularly will lead to better and cleaner cuts on your lawn. By Tobie ...