Before the days of riding lawnmowers, electric hedgetrimmers and powered lawn sweepers, people used hand powered tools to maintain the yard.  There were no electric edgers, people used to trim edges by hand and cut the grass with a hand lawn mower.  These old fashioned tools required more effort, but it was a way to stay in shape when there was really no time or thought of a gym workout.  Grass trimmings were not collected as often in the past, but if they are, they can be used in the compost pile as a natural fertilizer.

Green living encourages consumers to use less water and become more energy efficient.  This mindset helps to limit power tool use on the lawn and garden while getting exercise.  Many calories are melted using the outdoor broom or manual rake as a push lawn sweeper.  Consequently, two accomplishments are achieved in one task.  When the lawn is manicured and weeding is done the garner now has a wider selection of natural weed killers online, or at the local garden supply store.

There is no reason for those that want to be more ecofriendly to participate in the evolution of change.  It is going to make a difference that will surely be evident in years to come.  Future generations will be grateful that this generation took the time and patience to bring about this consious change.

 A conventional lawn mower pollutes as much in an hour as driving a car for 100 miles, mainly because the two-stroke engines found in lawn mowers and other lawn and garden equipment are not required to have a catalytic converter like cars do, which reduce emissions by 90%.

The reasons to switch to an electric lawn mower are many…

• Economical—about $3 per year in electricity.
• Clean—no spilled fuel, reduced air pollution.
• Quiet.
• Easy to start – no yanking endlessly on a cord.
• Lightweight – no heavy gasoline motor.
• Low Maintenance – no tune-ups or trips to the gas station.

If you have a lawn to cut, the best option for the environment is to use an electric mower or skip the gym one day a week and switch to a reel-type push mower. There are even solar powered mowers available.

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