Lawn Maintenance

Here is the equipment I use for maintaining the lawn. I use the reel mower for the large, flat areas. The deck is smaller than many combustable lawn mowers, but it otherwise takes the same amount of passes to cut the grass. The weed whip is electric and after about 5 years, its battery life is about 20 minutes. It is good to use on irregular shapes and contoured areas like the front yard.

Sustainable Halloween

So I wanted to have the jack o' lanterns lit late at night without the hazard of candles or the power of flashlights. I found that the solar-powered outdoor lights worked well as long as the opening on top was wide enough. The sun recharges batteries which in turn power the orange LED to light the jack o' lanterns. It is about the same amount of light as a candle. It is cool to the touch so it is safe for kids. Once I'm done with the jack o' lanterns, the lights will be re-attached to their base and used as yard lights again.