Tag: lawn mower

Lawn Mower Alternatives, Revisited

In a recent article, I mentioned how an updated version of the old-fashioned reel lawn mower might be appropriate for the person who emailed their question. Sometimes, I edit the email to fit space and to zero in on one topic. In this case, several people complained that my answer wasn’t comprehensive enough. For instance,…


Lawn Mower Alternatives

Q: Our lawn mower quit. We got just two mowings out of it this spring. The cost to repair it will be more than it is worth. I was thinking that we should get an old-fashioned mower that doesn’t require gasoline, but my husband thinks they are heavy and that they don’t cut very well….


Michigan 8-Year-Old Takes ’50 Yard Challenge’ to Mow Lawns for Elderly, Veterans, Disabled in Need

An 8-year-old boy in Muskegon County, Michigan, is on a mission to mow lawns for veterans, the elderly, single parents, and people with disabilities this summer for free. JR Achterhoff, who will soon be a third grader, decided to take the “50 Yard Challenge,” a nationwide charitable activity challenging kids to mow 50 lawns for…