Eco-Friendly Garden

If you’re in the US and have lived through a power outage caused by a snowstorm, hurricane, or other weather event, now’s the time to consider getting a back-up generator. But which is the best generator to survive a blackout?  In this Leaf Score series, I’ll examine the choice between portable and standby generators, help you figure out what size generator you need, … [Read more...] about How to Find the Best Generator for Your Needs

I’m not sure if this is true for all Brits, but I grew up in a house where ‘power tool’ was pretty much synonymous with Black & Decker. Every drill, saw, and other woodworking tool was made by this company, who are known for quality construction and performance. So, when I started looking into the most eco-friendly lawn mowers, I was happy to see that Black & Decker … [Read more...] about Rating the 6 Best Electric Lawn Mowers for 2020

In times gone by, gas powered mowers were the only realistic choice for when you needed a mower with a good amount of power or had a large yard that extended beyond a safe distance for an electric corded lawn mower. Thankfully, innovations in lawn mower technology have led to the development of electric battery powered mowers that are almost indistinguishable from gas powered … [Read more...] about Gas Mowers vs. Electric Mowers

Nothing says summer quite like the smell of freshly cut grass and the green stain of chlorophyll on my dog’s paws. But, while I rather enjoy using my manual rotary mower and working up a sweat, I can see how it would be a challenge to keep a large lawn neat and tidy without an electric- or gas-powered mower. Some mowers are noisy, fume-belching, gas guzzling monstrosities … [Read more...] about How to Choose the Perfect Lawn Mower

According to a Swedish study published in 2001, operating a typical four-stroke, four horsepower lawn mower for an hour produced the equivalent emissions of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) as driving a car for 150 kilometers (93 miles). This just goes to show that the environmental impact of lawn mowers can really add up. Indeed, the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute … [Read more...] about The Environmental Impact of Lawn Mowers