Did you know there is an eco-friendly way to keep your yard beautiful? As their increasingly popular electric cars counterparts, electric mowers, although still relatively new in the market, they are also growing in popularity very rapidly.These mowers are available as push mowers and have proven very effective for small yards. They are very good for the environment and what is more, they are cost effective bearing in mind that you will not be using any gas.

A recent study released cited that most homeowners opted for electric mowers for the primary reason of environmental consciousness. Pundits say that mowing for about an hour using a regular gasoline powered mower can be compared to the pollution caused by a car driving for around 150 miles. Needless to mention, an electric mower uses significantly less energy to operate hence there is less negative effect on the environment.

Electric mowers, as the name would suggest, get their energy from an electrical outlet using a plug. They are more or less like a vacuum cleaner in that you can have difficulties with a short cord not long enough to reach where you need to go. The good news however is that there are some cordless electric mowers in the market which come with a rechargeable battery. Mowing has never been easier thanks to the cordless electric mowers which use 1-4 rechargeable 12-v batteries.

It is to be noted that most of these cordless electric mowers are a bit highly priced than their gas powered counterparts and their predecessor electric lawn mowers with cords. However, with some little searching, you can get affordable models out there. Even so, you will not be spending any money on maintenance or gas; hence in the long run you will save a lot. Some models of the cordless electric mowers come with a handy mulch plate that allows you to multitask – cut and mulch the grass at the same time, another great green move.

If you want to buy an electric mower, be advised that they haven’t been in existence for quite a very long time hence it can be hard to tell which types of problems they are likely to face over time. As such, always ensure you check customer reviews before buying one.