Silence of the lawns: How noise ordinances, gas equipment bans and robot mowers are changing yard care

Silence of the lawns: How noise ordinances, gas equipment bans and robot mowers are changing yard care

Weekend mornings are a lot quieter this fall as more municipalities restrict or ban loud gas-powered lawn mowers and leaf blowers. And for a truly purring mower, robot mowers can cut grass while you sleep.

Welcome to the “Silence of the Lawns.”

“We went electric last year with the mower, edger, and blower. So much better,” says Carl Swirsding, of Los Altos, California. “Easier to use, no hassle with gas or starting the damn motor. No oil changes, no air filters or spark plugs. No noise and stinky exhaust in your face.”

In this article, LawnStarter breaks down the trends, stats, maps, and figures of how electric lawn equipment is transforming U.S. neighborhoods.

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