Money for your mower
Is a new lawn mower in your future? Soon, you might receive a 25 percent tax credit for purchasing an eco-model.
Photo: Paul Lloyd/Flickr "Qualifying equipment would include that powered by a motor drawing current from solar, electricity or rechargeable or replacement batteries, as well as equipment run off other alternatives to gasoline – such as propane or compressed natural gas. It would also include “hybrid” machines whose cutting systems are powered by a generator or electrical storage device combines with a small engine."
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I always believed that manual push mowers were a real workout, and difficult to use. A couple of weeks ago I bought one because my petrol mower had broken down and I thought I'd do the responsible thing (planning ahead for post-peak oil and all that!), despite the perceived hard work.
I've been amazed to discover that it's actually EASIER to push around than a heavy engine on four wheels. Without a catcher, the trimmings become instant mulch where they fall. Coupled with the reduced.... More
I have had a neuton cordless mower for 2 years and love it. It's very quiet, no fumes,plus I can listen to audiobooks on mp3 without jacking up the volume. I also have a reel type mover for when I need a little more exercise.
Why not rebates for the manual push mowers like the one shown in the picture in the article?
If a push mower is too much for you, here's a green alternative. We bought a Neuton cordless mower two years ago, and it's superb. Quiet, no fumes. A Vermont-based company.
http://www.neutonpower.com/
