Why hand-mow with a scythe?

Why mowing with a scythe is a healthy, economical and ecological choice.

It would seem that mowing grass with a scythe, in competition with modern lawnmowers, tractors, brush cutters and, increasingly, robots, is losing its significance and belongs only in museums. The opposite is true.

More and more people are discovering the charm and advantages of scything, transforming carefully maintained lawns into flower meadows and finding satisfaction in manual work and connection with nature. Here are a few reasons why you should give scything a try.

Ecological reasons:

1. Mowing grass with a scythe increases biodiversity. Set aside at least a small part of your land for a flower meadow, which only needs to be mowed 2-3 times a year with a scythe. Compared to a monotonous lawn, you will be able to observe dozens of plant species and many pollinators that will beautify your yard or garden.
2. Every square metre of meadow provides a livelihood for around 26 bees.
3. 70% of animals that get in the way of a motorised mower are killed. Mowing with a scythe is gentler, and most small animals have time to escape the blade.
4. Less maintained lawns with more resistant plant species consume up to 400 litres less water per square metre.
5. No emissions, no batteries that need to be replaced over time and disposed of at great expense.

Practical reasons:

1. Mowing with a scythe is quiet and meditative. On Sunday morning, Wednesday evening – whenever you decide, your neighbour won't give you dirty looks.
2. Mowing with a scythe saves time – if you only mow 2-3 times per season, you save about 2 minutes per 10 m2.
3. Mowing grass by hand strengthens the body - the correct mowing technique strengthens the whole body and shapes the figure. Mowing grass with a perfectly sharp scythe that fits your body is not nearly as physically demanding as it might seem.
4. A traditional scythe saves money - no petrol costs, no electricity costs. Although the purchase price of a quality scythe and snath may be close to that of a lawnmower, the tool will last a lifetime and requires minimal maintenance.