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Gardening

Curmudgeoness

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14. Well, I have expanded garden beds as much as I can.

Reply to jtuck004 (Reply #13)

Fri Apr 26, 2013, 06:24 PM

Apr 2013

My house sits on a hill with no access to the yard, so I can't get a dump truck full of anything into the yard easily. I would not go with gravel, because I don't like walking on stones, but mulch instead of grass would work. And regarding that hill, that is one of the hardest things with a heavy mower----getting it up to the lawn. There is grass in the front between the sidewalk and curb, then the yard is mostly up the hill. Ugh.

Tomorrow is going to be too nice to be in a store, but Sunday is suppposed to rain, so I plan on looking then.

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I need some lawn mower advice. [View all] Curmudgeoness Apr 2013 OP

I've always loved simple reel-type push mowers. Keep the blades sharp and everything oiled. NYC_SKP Apr 2013 #1

Maybe the newer ones are way easier than they used to be, Curmudgeoness Apr 2013 #2

I always where ear protection when mowing. NutmegYankee Apr 2013 #5

I have a neighbor who wears muffs too. Curmudgeoness Apr 2013 #8

They are better now, IMHO, and there are self-propelled electrics to be had. NYC_SKP Apr 2013 #23

reel mowers RILib Apr 2013 #22

Well, I have a partially disabled arm ConcernedCanuk Apr 2013 #25

Thank You, NYC_SKP! bvar22 May 2013 #35

You made my day. I've done my work. Now..... NYC_SKP May 2013 #36

Ever consider a cordless electric? ConcernedCanuk Apr 2013 #3

Interesting you should mention that. Curmudgeoness Apr 2013 #6

First of all, the cordless is lighter than a gas mower. ConcernedCanuk Apr 2013 #10

Good advice. Curmudgeoness Apr 2013 #11

I think that I have decided on a cordless electric. Curmudgeoness Apr 2013 #24

I have one something like this. It was advertised back then as an 'Easy Start'. sinkingfeeling Apr 2013 #4

I did see that one while doing a search. Curmudgeoness Apr 2013 #7

I like the older models, sometimes with other jobs, sometimes not. Self-propelled, but jtuck004 Apr 2013 #9

LOL, I prefer the newer models myself. Curmudgeoness Apr 2013 #12

The other two solutions I found were to start growing garlic, which takes up space nearly year-round jtuck004 Apr 2013 #13

Well, I have expanded garden beds as much as I can. Curmudgeoness Apr 2013 #14

One other thought...string trimmer mowers jtuck004 Apr 2013 #15

I am intrigued, but Curmudgeoness Apr 2013 #16

Electric cordless - almost no maintenance, no stink ConcernedCanuk Apr 2013 #17

Day-um. Those are pricey. I wouldn't have expected that. jtuck004 Apr 2013 #18

I did see one of these in Sears today. Curmudgeoness Apr 2013 #19

I bought myself a cordless battery powered Black and Decker NCarolinawoman Apr 2013 #20

Thanks. This is the one mower I am still looking to find Curmudgeoness Apr 2013 #21

Oh - check this out - SOLAR lawnmowers! ConcernedCanuk Apr 2013 #26

Very cool. Curmudgeoness May 2013 #27

Looking at you OP - Is this the best group to ask???? ConcernedCanuk May 2013 #28

Good point. Curmudgeoness May 2013 #29

Solaris self-powered Kolesar May 2013 #30

I really don't want a self-propelled model. Curmudgeoness May 2013 #31

"Freewheeling" like the rear hub of a bicycle Kolesar May 2013 #32

LOL, you sound like me.... Curmudgeoness May 2013 #33

A Snapper "rear engine rider" is a great product Kolesar May 2013 #34