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, the original question mentioned that the gas-powered lawn mower had quit, and they wanted a new mower that was quieter and produced fewer pollutants. Even though the question said that the repair was going to cost more than the mower was worth, I could have mentioned that it may be better to repair it than to buy a new lawn mower. Also of concern was how the old mower was going to be disposed of or recycled.
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