Lawn Mowers and More

Mowers have come a long way in the past few years!

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Here are just some of the cool features that many lawn mowers have available now:

  • Both a conventional, or manual, starter as well as a turn-key starter
  • A rechargeable battery
  • Multiple ways of dealing with grass clippings: rear bagging, discharging through a side chute or mulching
  • Self-propelled systems that automatically adjust to your walking speed
  • Handles that fold down for easy storage
  • Decks that adjust so you can cut the grass up to four inches high.
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Robotic mower

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Garden seat

Robotic mowers can automatically mow your lawn once you establish the perimeter of your property with wire sensors. They sense obstructions and redirect paths if necessary. If a robotic mower accidentally tips over, the motor automatically shuts off. Extremely quiet, robtic mowers can also park themselves into recharging stations when it’s time to juice up!

Get tired of bending and stooping while you’re gardening? Try a handy little garden seat that allows you to work while reducing the strain on your lower back and knees. It rocks on a curved base to allow you to move in any direction. A cloth caddy on the side keeps tools conveniently close.

garden rocker (GB1200) - Vertex

Resources
lawnmower
Lawn-Boy
Website: www.lawn-boy.com

RoboMow
Friendly Machines
Website: www.friendlyrobotics.com

garden accessories
Vertex
Website: www.2vertex.com
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