Each year I have 1 enviromental New Years Resolution. In 2007, it was to stop using a gasoline powered lawnmower. I had read numerous carbon footprint statements about these stinky loud machines that we all use to keep our yards nicely manicured. After doing much online research, I finally settled on the a Scotts' Reel mower. Yes, like the kind that you "reely" have to push to
make it cut your grass. I have a small yard so it isn't that big of deal, you just need to follow a few simple rules:#1- keep the blades sharp
#2- make 2-3 passes to get an even cut
#3- cut your grass often
#4- cut your grass more often
#5- did I mention that you need to cut your grass more than normal
As you might have guessed, I haven't been following some of the "Rules" lately. Having neglected my back yard the grass was way to tall to use the human powered mower. I ended up having to cut it down half way with my electric trimmer then borrow Jeremy's new electric mower. So from now on I will be more diligent about keeping up with the rules.
Some other things aside from composting and reel mowers that I have been doing for my yard to keep with my "greener side" of life, is no chemicals. I never have and never will put any chemicals in my yard or garden. 2 years ago I found a little device that massacres weeds and dandylions. It is called the Weedhound , this thing rocks. I got my mom one for her birthday last year and she spent 45 minutes in the yard poppin weeds, it is totally addictive.
Thats it for today, I am off to enjoy the spring weather.
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