The Push and Pull

Did you know that one gas powered lawn mower emits as much exhaust as 40 idling cars in traffic (in an hour time span?) That is pretty shocking if you ask me! Go back to basics and opt for a push lawn-mower for your grass trimming needs. Modern reel mowers are:

- easier to push now
- light
- dust and exhaust-free
- quieter (goodbye mower noise-pollution that has woken me up many mornings)
- a great way to recycling your lawn trimmings into automatic mulch
- maintenance free
- better for your grass (I read somewhere that rotary mowers tear your grass while reel mowers cut the grass like scissors)

Here are some reel mower strategies:
1. Walk at a nice, comfy, and steady pace (Steady....steady now)
2. Overlap your rows b/c this will make it easier to maneuver through the grass
3. Don't let the grass grow too tall, don't want to overwhelm your new toy
4. Mow your lawn earlier or later in the day during warmer temperatures.
5. If you're a hot boy, mow shirtless...the ladies will love it! (meow)

Billy the Kid

So I was walking over to the vegan restaurant today @ lunch and noticed a GOAT in the backseat of a parked KIA. Naturally it made my day! Thank goodness I had my camera on me to capture this splendid feat of randomness. I was thinking about how I could incorporate Billy the Kid over here into my GreenDuJo then bingo! I remembered the Goat Finder! Rent or own your own goat as an alternative to lawnmowers, weed-whackers, and pesticide weed killers! Put them on your grass and they will go to town! They'll eat everything, even poison ivy. They are herbicide/pesticide-free and that way you are less likely to be exposed to cancer-linked carcinogens. Goats are also quieter than loud lawnmowers. And they are cute! It may be a bit extreme for city-folk like me but it's a thought, right?


More lawn tips to come. For now, enjoy the goat!