You guys know how passionate I am about mowing my lawn. It’s my chance to craft my grass and get some time alone. I’m probably over the top, but that’s ok. So when the folks from Neuton Battery Powered Lawn Mowers agreed to send me a demo of the latest model 6.2 to try out and review, I was excited! (For the record, this is NOT a paid review).

Those of you who are regular readers know that I am all about proper balance when it comes to caring for your lawn, and keeping an eye on environmental impact. The Neuton Mower seemed to be a perfect fit in its claims to mow thick grass properly, while reducing noise and pollution. (more…)

This story comes from Lawn and Landscape Magazine. The reason I’m sharing this is that it goes to show what extremism on issues can do. On one extreme, you have homeowners who are over-watering or at least mis-watering their lawns and wasting a precious resource. On the other extreme, you have people who think the solution is to outlaw grass!

This thinking, friends, is dangerous! Read the article…

Lake County, Fla., commissioners appear to be backing away from a proposed ban on St. Augustine grass on new homes and developments. (more…)