Mow for a better planet
We all are guilty of it, mowing the grass or lawn with a gas-powered mower or even one that is powered by electricity with an extension cord ran across the yard as we mow. The only harm in mowing your grass this way is the carbon emission let off by the mower. To solve that issue, change the way you think about mowing.
It may seem like common sense and it really is, when we think back on the way it was before there were modern conveniences what was used? First it was the sickle then it was the push mower. A push mower, similar to the one below has come back onto the market for reasons of wanting to save the environment.
The basic concept of the hand-powered push mower is to allow for the blades of grass to be trimmed or cut and still leave the grass clippings on the lawn to help mulch the soil as it decomposes.
Anyone can use a push mower to cut the blades of grass in your lawn. There are some sold on the market that offer a catch bag behind the blades to help contain the cut grass better so you can use it as mulch in your lawn or use it in your flower bed or garden as well. There are endless possibilities to use the grass for.
No matter what your budget allows for in grass cutting equipment, you really can’t go wrong with a push mower that is powered by you. It will save you on oil, gas, and even money over all.
To find out more about push mowers please visit Going Green.
June 18th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
Here in So Cal we’re trying to replace lawns entirely. Grass lawns need only be big enough for kids (and/or pets) to roll around in. The rest of my yard is either planted in drought tolerant stuff or neglected entirely and left to the gophers. Your yard looks like a fun place to play, but it wouldn’t do in my neighborhood.