This is probably not what you want to hear, but those ancient, motor-less push mowers are good. That’s because they don’t burn fossil fuels or emit greenhouse gases.
If you do use a power mower (it’s okay – we know you’ll get the electric model next time), try to use a mulching mower. Instead of throwing away the grass clippings, you can let them sit right on the grass and enrich the soil.
According to the EPA, the clippings quickly decompose and release valuable nutrients back into the soil to feed the grass, reducing the need for nitrogen by 25 to 50 percent.
How do you keep your lawn green – and by green, we mean, sustainable?