10-03-2008, 08:23 PM
If you don't have a big yard, consider a reel mower like this Brill:
http://www.green-living.com/index.asp?Pa...n=VIEWPROD&ProdID=65
Two caveats: first, the maximum cutting height on the Brill is only 1.8 inches, which may be too low for some people. Scotts makes a reel model that goes up to 2.5 inches I think. But it's heavier and not as well engineered as the German-made Brill.
Second, any twigs or brush (even tiny stuff) on the yard will lock up the spinning blades (and thus the wheels) on the Brill immediately. If you don't get a lot of twigs and assorted junk on your lawn you're golden, otherwise you may want to go with a power mower.
http://www.green-living.com/index.asp?Pa...n=VIEWPROD&ProdID=65
Two caveats: first, the maximum cutting height on the Brill is only 1.8 inches, which may be too low for some people. Scotts makes a reel model that goes up to 2.5 inches I think. But it's heavier and not as well engineered as the German-made Brill.
Second, any twigs or brush (even tiny stuff) on the yard will lock up the spinning blades (and thus the wheels) on the Brill immediately. If you don't get a lot of twigs and assorted junk on your lawn you're golden, otherwise you may want to go with a power mower.