Congrats on the sex, just remember 98% of all BJ's stop with the words "I do".

Chainsaw, would not recommend electric, gas only, even for pruning saw

Hedge trimmer, would recommend manual, no gas or electric

Weedeater, would recommend gas, especially if you use it to edge as well with blade
(gas weed eater can get a tiller attachment for your planting beds is a plus)

Blower, would recommend gas (backpack) but some electrics suffice. I still have a 15 year old B&D Leaf Hogg but it was a multi speed and pushed some pretty good air.

Mower, gas is my go to, mine was 20 bucks at a garage sale and worth way more now

Here is my yard strategy : Get an old Lawn Boy with the aluminum deck (mine is from the mid 1970's and the deck is still good - not rusted out after a year or two - works with yearly spring tune up and running to empty after the last fall mow.

Use the Lawn Boy oil and mix for all your other gas tools. They may smoke a bit more from the richer mix but they will last forever.

Always seem to get more from gas over electric but it does mean having a good small engine guy in your area if you do not have the skill to maintain Tham yourself.

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Posted by Cheese Grits

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Posted on 5/8/19 at 1:14 pm to Cheese Grits

To add to the above, no matter what you use learn how to sharpen them or know a place in town to get it done. Sharp blades work better and probably cause less strain on gas or electric mowers.

Also, if you are willing to mow more but want the best looking cut, try this...

Experienced guys always suggested the spinning wheel to a flat blade for a finished look.

I was just not that OCD enough to use an old wheel mower since my younger and stronger years in the 60's and 70's. If you have kids and the lawn is not too large maybe get one and let your kids be the energy source.

Your kid early on ...