Remember the days when your parents or grandparents owned a clunky reel mower (also known as a push mower)? You dreaded those occasions when it was your turn to mow because it was a heavy and awkward contraption and you sometimes ended up missing patches of grass. You got a good workout, but you were sweaty and exhausted by the time you were finished.
Sound familiar? This was probably not one of your fondest memories from your younger years. Thankfully times have changed, and the new reel mowers are nothing like the ones from days gone by.
A reel mower that is properly adjusted can make the cleanest cut of grass as compared to a motorized mower. The cutting action is akin to that of a pair of scissors, and it allows the grass to heal faster. Using a reel lawn mower lends itself to lawn care that is pollution-free. It also provides a light workout for the body.
Benefits of a Reel Mower:
-This type of mower cuts the grass better as previously mentioned. It shears it as opposed to tearing it up. A sheared cut makes for a greener lawn with tips that don’t turn brown easily.
-Reel mowers are very quiet. You won’t wake up the baby or annoy the neighbors, which means you can mow anytime you want.
-These types of mowers do not contribute to pollution. You are saving on fuel costs, which saves money and also protects the environment. You do not have to change the oil (and worry about spilling it on yourself or the ground!). You don’t have to concern yourself with spark plugs that need to be replaced and fuel storage.
-The new reel mowers are nothing like the clunky machines from years ago. These modern mowers are very lightweight and are much easier to push, regardless of how much strength you have in your upper body. A reel mower can be moved from the front yard to the back yard with relative ease, and if you need to put it in a car or truck, you most likely won’t need help to do so.
-Maintenance is practically a thing of the past with a reel mower. You may have to sharpen the blades occasionally and give it a drop of oil, but that is about it.
-The reel mower is inexpensive as compared to a power mower. Prices range from $100 to $350.
