Reviews

Paul Tukey, founder of SafeLawns.org, best-selling author, public speaker and America's 2006 Gardening Communicator of the Year

"In some circles, it's sacrilege to suggest that we ought to stop using gas-powered lawn mowers. But we need to do it, and now. Small gasoline engines, the ones associated with lawn mowers, string trimmers, hedge trimmers etc., are some of the worst offenders in terms of air pollution and so-called greenhouse gases that warm the atmosphere.

When it comes to caring for your yard, electric and battery-powered lawn and garden tools are undeniably a better environmental alternative because they produce no emissions in your yard."

About.com

"The Bottom Line: If you have a small, flat lawn, mow regularly, and can remember to charge a battery between mowings, this is the mower for you. Its mulching capability provides an alternative for fall leaf removal…" MORE>>

Housekeeping Channel

"Battery operated lawn care products have come a long way in the past few years. One of the best examples is the Black and Decker CMM1000 19” Cordless Lawn Mower..." MORE>>

HowStuffWorks.com

"At the high end of electric mower prices, the Black & Decker CMM1200 offers construction and features not found in lower-priced electric mowers, such as efficient mulching and longer operation between charges..." MORE>>

Consumer Research

"According to reviews, the cordless Black & Decker CMM1200 actually does a better job than most corded electric mowers, mulching more effectively and cutting more evenly. It can mow up to about 1/3 acre on one battery… " MORE>>

Mother Earth News

"Overall, the Black & Decker mower handled the best among the three we tested for its power, stability and longer-lasting battery. This mower comes close to matching the performance of a gas-powered mower..." MORE>>

Luxury Housing Trends

"Once started, this mower runs like a dream and is much quieter than older gas-powered models. In addition to the lack of noise, vibrations were also dampened by the cushioned handgrips, a feature that makes mowing a much more comfortable experience..." MORE>>

People Plants & Places

"The Model CMM1200, which has
a 19-inch cutting path and a 24-volt battery that recharges overnight, produces half the noise of a gas mower, has no starter cord to pull, and uses no oil or gas — which means no spillage of either in the garage..." MORE>>