Open Register: Gas prices increase appeal of alternative mowers

July 02, 2008

Skyrocketing gas prices are making push mowers and electric-powered machines more popular.

-- Sarah

The push mower is certainly something I am going to push for (sorry for the pun).

OK, if you have an acre it is not feasible but up to a couple of hundred square metres is a reasonable challenge.

Of course, there is more than one spin off advantage.
* You keep fit while mowing

* You do not add CO2 to the environment (your puff is negligible)

* Your neighbours can enjoy their Sunday mornings.

* No running costs except for a little back lapping paste.

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