Six Reasons to Use A Old School Mower

An old school mower may sound kind of boring, but I was excited when my friend brought one home from an auction for only a dollar. But then, just knowing how to do things the “old school” way gives me a feeling of satisfaction. So why do I think mowing the “old school” way may be better than a self-propelled or riding mower?

1. It’s free to use. Push mowers run on human energy. In other words, the only thing spent on mowing the lawn is the energy from the person using it.
2. Push mowers don’t pollute. Using an old-fashioned hand mower doesn’t use gasoline, diesel or any other polluting fuel. And it’s not just fuel pollution that is saved; there’s no noise pollution either!
3. Maintenance is simple. With a push mower, there are no complicated wires or engines to navigate. If something needs fixing, it’s straightforward. Other than keeping the blades sharpened — if not self-sharpening — and keeping the mower out of inclement weather, there’s nothing to maintain ...

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