#MFD - Mower Field Day - Reclaim your weekend!

Back in the day, mowing the lawn was a rite of passage. It started with a push mower—manual, heavy, and powered entirely by your determination. Then came the gas mower, and you became a craftsman. You learned to change the oil, swap spark plugs, and sharpen the blades. You took pride in every detail, from the perfect crisscross pattern to the satisfying hum of a finely tuned engine. Later, electric mowers brought a quieter, simpler way to get the job done, saving time and hassle, even if it lacked some of the grit of the old days.

Now? You outsource it. A crew shows up, equipped to finish the job faster than you ever could on your own. The cost? Surprisingly reasonable. Between the mower, the maintenance, the gas, and your time, it’s often cheaper to hire someone. And even if it didn’t save you money, it gives you back something far more precious: your time. You don’t worry about the tools or techniques anymore—you just get the result: a neat, clean yard. If it’s not perfect, they fix it. That’s the deal.

Sure, you could still mow your lawn yourself. You might even be able to do it better. And there are probably folks who pine for those days of hands-on craftsmanship, convinced no one can do it quite like they can. But at what cost? The world has moved on. Imagine standing in your yard, covered in grease and grass clippings, while everyone else is out enjoying their Saturday. Is the pride of doing it yourself really worth falling behind while the rest of the world moves forward?

And the future isn’t waiting. Now, you can take a smart mower out of the box, sync it to an app, and subscribe to a service plan that keeps it running perfectly. These mowers, part of a connected network, learn from others like them and adapt to your specific yard. They know the patterns, the terrain, and how to meet your expectations without you lifting a finger. Need maintenance? That’s covered too—either as part of your subscription or as something you can still handle yourself if you’re feeling nostalgic.

The evolution of mowing reflects the evolution of life itself: moving from sweat and skill to speed and simplicity. Some might resist, longing for the old ways, but the real value is in what you gain—time. The lawn still gets mowed, but now you can use that time to learn something new, connect with family, or just enjoy a well-earned break. Standing still in a world that’s moving forward isn’t mastery—it’s missing the point.