Learning about the joy of using a manual push reel lawn mower
No gas, no noise, no smoke and pollution. What's not to love? It's just you and the mechanical machine, mowing down the grass with ease.
Reel mowers are truly great!
Why use a push mower?
Here's why!
- Don't have to store gasoline in the house!
- Mow early in the morning. No noise, so neighbors won't complain.
- Listen to the birds while you mow, or hear your cell phone ring!
- Gas mowers are dangerous! "Each year, nearly 80,000 Americans require hospital treatment from injuries caused by lawn mowers, according to a study conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health."
- It's all about sustainable living, baby!
- Golf courses use reel mowers, so they must cut pretty well!
- Ever tried to start a gasoline mower?
- With a reel mower, you push, it mows. It's as simple as that.
Reel Mower Links
Here are some other great reel mower resources.
Reel Mower Buyer's Guide
Everything you need to know about picking out your more...1 point
Brill Luxus 38 push manual reel mower
A lightweight German made mower that's easy to pus more...0 points
Push Reel Mowers
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Scotts Classic reel mower
It's big, wide, and it plows through just about an more...0 points
Guide to choosing and using a manual reel mower
The Reel Mower Guide tells you everything you need more...0 points
Reel Mower Sharpening - how to sharpen a manual lawnmower
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Reel Mower Models - Home
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Videos about Reel Mowers
Check out these videos from YouTube on different reel mowers, and using a reel mower.
Why aren't you using a reel mower?
Don't forget to look at their comprehensive Reel Mower Buyer's Guide, and to watch the product videos for each of the different mowers.
Manual reel mowers in use by real people
People on Flickr are mowing with reel mowers. Why don't you?
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Real men use reel mowers!
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