One of the unsung points of caring for an organic
lawn is in the equipment you use to keep your lawn looking pristine and
picture perfect. Yes, your lawn mower plays a vital role in helping you
care for an organic lawn, and odds are that the lawn mower you're using
is potentially harmful to your lawn. It's no secret that many rotary
lawn mowers run on gasoline and oil. Sometimes this oil can leak out of
the mower or drip down the sides of the mower when first poured into
the machine, and we all are aware of just how dangerous gas emissions
are to the environment. That's why you should consider using a push
reel lawn mower. Yes, it's not the most appealing idea, but there are
definitely advantages to it.
For instance, a push reel lawn mower
is actually better for your lawn. Many rotary mowers tear at the grass,
while push reel lawn mowers give you a clean cut every time they're
used. A fine cut keeps moisture in the grass blade, while keeping
dangerous organisms out.
Another advantage of using a push reel
lawn mower is that they are safer than your conventional rotary lawn
mowers. They stop when you stop, they start only when you start, and
they don't throw rocks at you at one hundred miles per hour.
Finally,
think of the price. Most rotary lawn mowers run for, at minimum, $200.
That does not include the growing price of gasoline, which means you
could be paying between $1 and $2 dollars every time you cut your lawn.
With a reel lawn mower, you can spend as little as $65, and never spend
a dime on gasoline.
There are other reasons to think of going
with a push reel mower, but when you take those three reasons listed
above into account, the decision should be simple.