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From the lens Push Reel Mowers: The Green (and cheaper) Way to Mow Your Lawn.

What do you think of reel mowers? What convinced you to buy (or not buy) a reel mower?

  • glutenallergy May 8, 2012 @ 10:54 pm | delete
    We had one of these when I was growing up, and it was pretty easy to use. Now, though, we live in Florida and the grass grows so thick and fast that I'd have a heart attack if I used a push mower. But for people in better climates (less heat/humidity), and slower, thinner grass, this is a great way to go.
  • jessica-ruiz-jones Apr 30, 2012 @ 5:47 pm | delete
    I just bought one! I was amazed how the neighborhood kids reacted!! I literally had a line of kids wanting their turn to use my awesome mower, lol!! Last year, I have to pay the neighbor boy $20 to mow!
  • SquidJigger Jun 1, 2011 @ 10:36 am | delete
    I love mine so much, I made a lens about it! I'm surprised they're not more popular, with all the environmentally conscious people out there.
  • livingfrontiers May 13, 2011 @ 8:58 am | delete
    Mowing in the morning, with a wet lawn, and taking your time between sips of coffee...bliss in your yard!
  • BizGuides Dec 23, 2010 @ 7:58 am | delete
    I'd buy an old Billy Goat instead!
    I had to mow as a kid about an acre with an old, old, old, ...did I say old push mower.
    If,...mind you, if you do not keep those blades sharp,...buy the goat!
    I do not know many people who can sharpen them let alone a basic knife.
    You must have a very well raked yard...must!
    The list goes on.....I need a drink!
  • Mac33 Dec 23, 2010 @ 7:31 pm | delete
    A goat will do the job...but it'll require clean up and will eat more than just the grass.
  • BizGuides Dec 27, 2010 @ 6:49 pm | delete
    That may not be a bad thing! Think Green.
    Naturally processed fertilizer.
  • TommyTexas Nov 5, 2009 @ 12:26 pm | delete
    I just ordered one for my medium size lawn. I'm looking forward to the exercise and getting rid of my pollution belching gas mower; look for it on craigslist.
  • CCGAL Apr 16, 2009 @ 11:09 am | delete
    Nice lens! I was pleased to see you told both sides of the story, because using a reel mower is difficult if your grass grows fast and you have a lot of yard and not a lot of time. I've tried more than once to maintain a large lawn with just a reel mower, and have failed miserably each time. However - that said, it's great exercise, pushing a reel mower, and if you have to take a walk for your heart anyway, why not make your walk back and forth over your lawn 3x week with a reel mower? Solve 2 problems at once!
  • Brooks Apr 8, 2009 @ 8:13 pm | delete
    I actually enjoy mowing with a reel mower. Gas and electric, a chore. Keep electric mower for mulching leaves and REALLY tall grass.
  • Graceonline Feb 22, 2009 @ 9:51 pm | delete
    If we have to have carpets of lawn, the push reel mower makes sense, and you can't beat the exercise.
  • TheGreenerMe Dec 29, 2008 @ 9:31 am | delete
    I could use a push reel mower workout once in a while. Nice work!
  • lisadh Sep 15, 2008 @ 5:36 pm | delete
    I had a push mower with my first house, which had a VERY small yard, and I loved it.
  • SquidPoint Sep 8, 2008 @ 1:22 pm | delete
    Odd... I bought one of these just last week. Not only is it more green, but it makes for a good exercise
  • Katie Sep 7, 2008 @ 4:03 pm | delete
    Not good for a busy family. With a power mower, I can mow once a week. With the reel mower I MUST mow twice a week or else double my work.
    Better for the environment, but too difficult. I am listing mine on craigslist and buying a 'real' mower.
  • Teddi14 Aug 30, 2008 @ 7:40 pm | delete
    I was thinking about buying one for my yard. I have a hard time with my gas push mower and this seems easier and greener! Thanks for the informative lens. I am lensrolling it to my lens on tips to save gas and energy at home. 5 *'s. I found you on www.lensroll.com too.
  • roysumit Aug 25, 2008 @ 12:12 am | delete
    Informative lens on the subject. Five stars to you.
  • CherylK Jun 19, 2008 @ 12:34 pm | delete
    This is a great lens! I'm lensrolling it and favoriting it...five stars, too. Good job!

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Mac33

I enjoy yard work but am tired of the noise, pollution and cost of my gas powered mower. It's time to consider a reel mower.

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