I programmed my robot mower to run at night to save time: the morning I found what was left on the lawn, I understood what its blades were doing after dusk

I programmed my robot mower to run at night to save time: the morning I found what was left on the lawn, I understood what...

When I scheduled my robot mower to run at night for convenience, I didn’t realize I was creating a danger zone for nocturnal animals. Oxford University research and German wildlife data reveal the devastating consequences of after-dark mowing—and the simple fix most owners don’t know about.

Before Your Robot Mower Runs Tonight: The One Setting Shelters Are Begging You to Change

Before Your Robot Mower Runs Tonight: The One Setting Shelters Are Begging You to Change

Robot mowers are injuring and killing hedgehogs, ground-nesting birds, and other wildlife at rates shelters describe as a crisis. The solution is surprisingly simple: change one setting. A two-minute adjustment to your mower’s schedule could save countless animals this spring.