Comments on: Push Reel Mower–Right for You? http://www.offtheurbangrid.com/tools/push-reel-mower-right-for-you Self-sufficient, Sustainable, and Simple Living... on your city lot Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:43:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Melissa http://www.offtheurbangrid.com/tools/push-reel-mower-right-for-you/comment-page-1#comment-220 Melissa Fri, 11 Sep 2009 02:50:42 +0000 http://offtheurbangrid.com/?p=172#comment-220 As soon as I found out that they still made push reel mowers I HAD to have one!! I like your entry! As soon as I found out that they still made push reel mowers I HAD to have one!! I like your entry!

]]> By: Keith Jackson http://www.offtheurbangrid.com/tools/push-reel-mower-right-for-you/comment-page-1#comment-218 Keith Jackson Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:10:16 +0000 http://offtheurbangrid.com/?p=172#comment-218 Thanks so much for the great info. I just bought a reel mower in preparation for moving into my first house and it has a 0.4 acre yard. I saw the neighbor mowing with a riding mower and was really feeling like I had made a poor decision, but now I've decided to give it a go. I realize that my yard is kinda big for the reel mower but I really like your points about getting exercise and it being quiet enough to listen to my ipod while I mow. Also the facts about the levels of polution from gas powered mowers are astounding. I had no idea it was that bad. Thanks! Thanks so much for the great info. I just bought a reel mower in preparation for moving into my first house and it has a 0.4 acre yard. I saw the neighbor mowing with a riding mower and was really feeling like I had made a poor decision, but now I’ve decided to give it a go. I realize that my yard is kinda big for the reel mower but I really like your points about getting exercise and it being quiet enough to listen to my ipod while I mow. Also the facts about the levels of polution from gas powered mowers are astounding. I had no idea it was that bad. Thanks!

]]> By: Ritchie http://www.offtheurbangrid.com/tools/push-reel-mower-right-for-you/comment-page-1#comment-175 Ritchie Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:25:38 +0000 http://offtheurbangrid.com/?p=172#comment-175 I have a 1/3 acre of bermuda grass in metro ATL. There is a pretty steep grade in portions of my yard. I was reluctant to purchase a reel mower, as reviews vary with regard to the ability to cut bermuda. I am happy to report that my American Lawn Mower (the 7-blade one) does a great job, and I don't find the steep grade to be much more difficult than it was with my gas powered mower. In fact, my 105 lb wife is able to cut most of the yard. The one problem with a reel mower is that it hangs up on chunks of wood and mulch, but as long as I rake periodically that isn't a problem. My mower cost $82 on Amazon; you can't beat that. I have a 1/3 acre of bermuda grass in metro ATL. There is a pretty steep grade in portions of my yard. I was reluctant to purchase a reel mower, as reviews vary with regard to the ability to cut bermuda. I am happy to report that my American Lawn Mower (the 7-blade one) does a great job, and I don’t find the steep grade to be much more difficult than it was with my gas powered mower. In fact, my 105 lb wife is able to cut most of the yard. The one problem with a reel mower is that it hangs up on chunks of wood and mulch, but as long as I rake periodically that isn’t a problem. My mower cost $82 on Amazon; you can’t beat that.

]]> By: Chaz http://www.offtheurbangrid.com/tools/push-reel-mower-right-for-you/comment-page-1#comment-156 Chaz Sun, 31 May 2009 03:42:17 +0000 http://offtheurbangrid.com/?p=172#comment-156 You mentioned using a push mower on hills-I lived on Broadway Street in Quincy Illinois in the late nineties-there was a pretty steep grade in front of all of those houses then, had eight steps from the street to the house lawn. When I was there I had a Keen-Kutter reel mower-a heavy old monster with a cast-iron frame and wooden handles. Believe it or no, I could run it up and down the steep grade in the front garden much easier than the landlord could run his snapper. You mentioned using a push mower on hills-I lived on Broadway Street in Quincy Illinois in the late nineties-there was a pretty steep grade in front of all of those houses then, had eight steps from the street to the house lawn. When I was there I had a Keen-Kutter reel mower-a heavy old monster with a cast-iron frame and wooden handles. Believe it or no, I could run it up and down the steep grade in the front garden much easier than the landlord could run his snapper.

]]> By: admin http://www.offtheurbangrid.com/tools/push-reel-mower-right-for-you/comment-page-1#comment-149 admin Tue, 12 May 2009 07:40:19 +0000 http://offtheurbangrid.com/?p=172#comment-149 Thanks for the comment, Aaron. I don't personally know anyone with an electric lawn mower, but I'm sure that would work well too! Thanks for the comment, Aaron. I don’t personally know anyone with an electric lawn mower, but I’m sure that would work well too!

]]> By: Aaron Dalton http://www.offtheurbangrid.com/tools/push-reel-mower-right-for-you/comment-page-1#comment-148 Aaron Dalton Tue, 12 May 2009 02:05:07 +0000 http://offtheurbangrid.com/?p=172#comment-148 Hi Lindsay, Saw your comment on Daily Danny and came over here to read your blog. Love that you bought a reel mower and demonstrated that it's a practical and super eco-friendly way to take care of a lawn. I still live in an apartment myself, but hope ot move to a house someday soon. When I do, you can bet I'll be trying out the reel mower route. One quick point - you mention borrowing a gas mower if your lawn is overgrown when you start. But if you can find one, borrowing an electric powered rechargeable mower is probably a better option from an eco perspective. I've linked my review of a Sunlawn mower to your site (http://1greenproduct.com/2008/06/18/outdoor-sunlawn-push-reel-mower). Keep up the good work! - Aaron Dalton, Editor, 1GreenProduct.com Hi Lindsay,

Saw your comment on Daily Danny and came over here to read your blog.

Love that you bought a reel mower and demonstrated that it’s a practical and super eco-friendly way to take care of a lawn.

I still live in an apartment myself, but hope ot move to a house someday soon. When I do, you can bet I’ll be trying out the reel mower route.

One quick point – you mention borrowing a gas mower if your lawn is overgrown when you start. But if you can find one, borrowing an electric powered rechargeable mower is probably a better option from an eco perspective.

I’ve linked my review of a Sunlawn mower to your site (http://1greenproduct.com/2008/06/18/outdoor-sunlawn-push-reel-mower).

Keep up the good work!

- Aaron Dalton, Editor, 1GreenProduct.com

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