LogFAQs > #973238749

It's a problem I never had to deal with before...maintaining a yard.
An issue I'm encountering is all the articles and youtube videos on different mowing options are from the perspective of "how to make your lawn look the best".
That's not my goal, though. I have allergies, and I never even wanted grass. I want to do as little maintenance as possible and mow as infrequently as humanly possible, bounded only by the restraint of keeping it from getting so long that it draws the ire of the county / my neighbors.
I have Zoysia grass, if it helps. Seemed to be the lowest maintenance grass option available from the landscaper.
I'm trying to figure out the best option for my needs. I like the idea of a manual reel mower and in normal circumstances would welcome the exercise involved. But it takes a lot longer and I can't be spending hours amidst the grass pollen. I definitely don't like the gas-powered typical mower options, they're dirty, noisy, and not environmentally friendly. So I think my best option is an electric battery powered mower?

Perhaps something like this Greenworks model?
https://www.amazon.com/Greenworks-Brushless-Battery-Included-MO40L414/dp/B0918YVWNW/

It's nice as well b/c it seems to be able to go over and mulch leaves. Apparently leaving mulched leaves on your grass is good for it, and if it means less work (raking/blowing them all in a pile, bagging them up, and taking them to the landfill), even better! Again...don't really care about the aesthetics/look of my yard, just minimizing effort.

https://youtu.be/TWmbEYnv-IM?t=283

Planning to get a full-face gas mask to deal w/ the pollen. Anyone w/ allergies tried that for mowing lawns? How's it work out? I figure I should still try and spend as little time among the pollen as possible, even w/ the mask.

Thanks for any tips/advice.