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Use a Robomower or Lawnbott on your lawn – free up your time

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Summer is here and the weekends are for having fun, going to the cottage, beach, sporting events, visiting friends or just plain relaxing. If cutting the lawn is a chore that you’d rather not do why don’t you get a Robomower?

I was asked to do a short write up about Bamabots.com – Robomower and Lawnbott #1 Dealer – and to tell you the truth, once I started reading about these amazing machines I was hooked. I love the idea of Robotic lawn mowers.

We have such a small lawn that it really wouldn’t be practical to get a Robomower. I mean our backyard is 17 feet wide by approximately 30 feet long, but the perimeters have raised garden beds that are 3 and 4 feet wide, and then there’s a 20′ x 20′ patio area, so you can imagine how little lawn is left.

Now if I were back at my parents house with their good sized yard that probably took at least 45 minutes to an hour to cut both the front and back lawns a Robomower starts to sound like a good idea.

The Bamabots site has a top ten list of reasons why owning a Robomower or Lawnbott is a good idea. As an ER nurse I truly appreciate #8 on the list “They are safe. In 2005 there were 72,000 emergency room visits involving lawn mowers. ZERO involving robotic lawn mowers.“. Now that’s got me thinking. My elderly neighbor always pulls out her electric lawn mower while keeping an eye on our windows. I swear she does this on purpose. She then proceeds to begin cutting her lawn while in bare feet. Of course this brings me running outside. I’m certain she does this on purpose. If anyone in my neighborhood needs a robotic lawn mower – she does!

Other nifty tidbits on the top ten list that caught my eye was the fact that all of the Robomower and Lawnbott parts are replaceable, plus they really never wear out since there’s no motor to break down it’s said that they could last for decades. All you really need to do is change the blades once a year and replace the batteries when they no longer hold enough of a charge to cut your lawn.

Many of my recent posts have been about going green and doing our part to lower our carbon footprint. Well you could consider the robomowers “green” as they don’t use gas or oil so they do not contribute to pollution. I didn’t know this but 5% of pollution is caused by lawn mowers!

The best reason to get a Lawnbott or Robomower is because it will free up your time. Since the robotic lawn mowers can mow autonomously without human help all season long you could literally go away for the weekend or go about your business and your lawn will get cut on it’s own. These mowers actually go out on their own, mow your yard and then head back home to their charger. They’ll do this repeatedly throughout the season without any help from you.

professional175.gif Bamabots.com sells many different models of Robomowers and Lawnbotts. Each have different mowing capacities. The RL850 model that I’m showing to the left are great for lots that are up to 3/4 of an acre, where as the Robomower RL1000 is perfect for yards that are up to an acre in size.

Speaking of the RL1000 there’s a Robomower review that discusses all the features of this model in full detail.

rl1000-176.gifIf I were thinking of buying a Lawnbott or Robomower I think I’d take a serious look at the RL1000 since it is one of the models that has the autonomous feature where it can be programed in advance and cut your yard and returning to it’s charger on it’s own.

It just so happens that both of these mowers are on sale right now.

Just like any other type of lawn mower these are not inexpensive but when you consider what you’ll save on fuel and or electricity, plus gain in free time I think the price becomes comparable to a good regular lawn mower.

Have you ever seen a robotic lawn mower in action? I haven’t, but I’d like to as I’m sure it would be kind of cool to see.

Oh if you visit the site you must check out The Garden Groom – a hedge trimmer that self cleans, and the Electronic Venus Flytrap that burps when it catches a fly. Both items are near the bottom of the main page.






What do you do when your lawn Mower needs parts?

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I just realized that I really haven’t talked about lawn care yet this year on this blog! Well, other than normal spring related tasks like seeding and possibly aerating the lawn.

It’s been warming up and the grass is growing, so I’m sure many of you have pulled out your lawn mowers and cut the lawn a few times this season. I should make sure that I put “caring for your lawnmower” on my spring task list, as most everyone has some grass to cut, don’t they?

If you’ve pulled out your lawnmower and discover that it’s not working you might be interested in visiting MowParts.com where you can get lawnmower parts for most of the popular name brands of power mowers and outdoor power equiptment. They carry everything from mower tires, belts, filters to blades, and they also handle maintenance and service parts as well.

Keep MowParts.com in mind if you your lawnmower starts acting up.

Gardening Products

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Have you been wondering what some of the coolest garden gear and gadgets are this year? Well here’s a list of the top ten must have gardening items for 2007. On this list you’ll find high tech devices and long standing tried and true gardening staples.

The Tilterator

Who doesn’t want compost fast, and a lot of it? Made from re-cycled plastic the Tilterator’s clever design allows for fast access to the contents for quick, effortless mixing. Simply remove the two end panels and pivot the Tilterator away. Easily replace one end panel and fork the contents back into the unit. Replace the other end panel and your compost is off and cooking again.

GreenCure

Gardeners have fought the onslaught of powdery mildew and other plant diseases with organic and traditional methods. In most cases, previous techniques could only prevent the spread, not actually cure the disease.

GreenCure effective at treating 25 plant diseases, plus it also has the unique ability to kill powdery mildew fungus. In more than 200 university studies it has proven its effectiveness. Best of all, it’s safe to use.

CobraHead Long Handle

Deep tap-rooted weeds are eradicated just as easily with the ergonomic way in which you approach the weeds from the backside and pull toward yourself. The CobraHead enables gardeners of all ages to attack weeds with confidence and comfort.

Nelson Remote Rain

A remote controlled device to turn water on and off. With the Remote Rain device, simply click the remote, the water shuts off, move the sprinkler and with one more click of the remote, the water is back on again.

‘The Truth About Garden Remedies’

“The Truth about Garden Remedies: What Works, What Doesn’t and Why,” written by Jeff Gillman, Ph.D.

Jeff tested those claims of old wives tales and home made remedies, and gives us first-hand accounts of what worked and what didn’t. Written with sharp wit and in a light hearted manner this book is not only helpful but an enjoyable read.

Dual-Flo professional grade nozzle

Choice Products have developed a nozzle design that has the unique ability to deliver a soft stream of water, suitable for gently filling watering cans and buckets or for watering tender plants directly. However, with one easy twist of a side mounted knob, it instantly redirects the water into a high pressure flow, strong enough to clean even the most stubborn mud off a driveway.

Scotts Deluxe EdgeGuard broadcast spreader

The EdgeGuard spreader has a feature that allows it to serve as a broadcast- and as a drop-spreader in one. An easy to use on/off control lever instantly activates a protective shield below the hopper that prevents fertilizer and other chemicals from being thrown onto areas where it is not intended, such as waterways, streets and other impervious surfaces.

Fiskars Power-Lever Easy Reach Pruner

These Pruners can get into hard to reach places that larger pruners and loppers just can’t get into. Provides clean cuts, and the design allows for increased cutting power. There is a 15 inch model and a 25 inches model.

Velcro plant ties and straps

Hook and loop plant ties easily secure vegetable plant stems and flower stalks to stakes, bundle tools or taming an unruly garden hose.

TerraCycle

This product is garbage, literally! Garbage is fed to worms whose organic waste (poop actually) is nutrient rich food for plants. The technical term for the process of collecting worm castings (poop) is vermicomposting. The value of worm castings to plants and soil is clearly documented and backed by years of scientific research.

TerraCycle’s marquis products are plant foods that are all natural, liquid fertilizers that are effective yet safe for the environment and readily available through mass market retailers.

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