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About Lawn Gear Lab

A couple with a passion for gardens, built into a resource for everyone who loves their outdoor space.

Mo and Rikta, founders of Lawn Gear Lab, laughing in a flower garden
Mo & Rikta — the couple behind Lawn Gear Lab, sharing a moment in the garden that inspired it all.

Who We Are

Lawn Gear Lab is a lawn care, gardening, and outdoor living resource run by Mo & Rikta — a couple who genuinely love spending time outdoors, getting their hands in the soil, and figuring out what actually works in a real backyard. We cover everything from mowing schedules and fertilizer guides to honest tool reviews and seasonal garden projects, all written in plain language that’s easy to act on.

Our goal is simple: help you grow a healthier, greener outdoor space with less guesswork, less wasted money, and more confidence in every decision you make for your yard.

Our Story

Mo sitting on green grass by a lake, reflecting outdoors ???? Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — at home wherever there’s green grass underfoot.

Lawn Gear Lab started the way most good things do — out of personal frustration. Like a lot of homeowners, we spent hours searching for reliable answers about lawn care and gardening, only to find content that was either too vague, written for professionals, or quietly pushing products without any real research behind the recommendations.

So we decided to build the resource we wished existed. One that explains the “why” behind every tip, treats readers as intelligent adults, and only recommends products because they’re genuinely good — not because they pay the highest commission.

What started as weekend projects in our own yard eventually became Lawn Gear Lab — a place for anyone who wants to take better care of their outdoor space without the guesswork.

Meet the Team

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Mo

Co-Founder & Lead Writer. Focuses on lawn care guides, tool reviews, mowing, fertilizing, and all things yard maintenance.

R

Rikta

Co-Founder & Gardening Editor. Covers plant care, flowers, raised beds, soil health, and making outdoor spaces more beautiful.

What We Cover

Lawn Gear Lab covers three core areas. First, lawn care and maintenance — mowing, watering, fertilizing, weed control, and seasonal upkeep to keep your lawn healthy year-round. Second, tools and gear — honest, research-backed reviews of mowers, trimmers, spreaders, and outdoor equipment so you know what’s actually worth buying. Third, gardening and outdoor living — plant care guides, raised bed advice, soil improvement tips, and project ideas for a thriving garden space.

How We Recommend Products

Every product recommendation on Lawn Gear Lab is the result of genuine research. We evaluate user feedback, product specifications, value for money, and real-world performance before making any recommendation. We participate in affiliate programmes including the Amazon Associates Program and the Home Depot Affiliate Program, which means we may earn a small commission if you purchase through our links — at no additional cost to you. This helps keep the site running, but it never influences which products we recommend. You can read more in our Privacy Policy.

Editorial Standards

We don’t publish content we wouldn’t stand behind. Every guide is written to be practically useful — grounded in real experience, current best practices, and reliable sources. If something changes or we get something wrong, we update it. Accuracy and usefulness are the two things we refuse to compromise on.

Get in Touch

Have a question, a topic suggestion, or want to reach out about a partnership? Visit our Contact page to send us a message.