What is an estimate on how much gas it would take to mow 2 acre lawn ?

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Marlo

I have a average weed eater pushing lawn mower and someone want's me to mow their 2 acres of land.
I have read around and it was said most push lawn mowers hold about a gallon or so.
I was wondering about how many times " roughly " would you expect to fill up while mowing the lawn?

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2 acres with a push lawn mower? I cut that much lawn with a riding tractor and dont like to do it...most push lawn mowers dont hold a gallon of gas...maybe 1/4 gallon tops...so maybe 2-3 fill ups would do it...

What ground cover can one use to replace grass in the yard? Too much grass to cut....?

Higgy Baby

Too much grass to cut for me at my age and health. I have a 3/4 acre yard and my mom next door has the same. I have a rider mower- but its still too much for me.
Hiring a lawn service is out of the question- in mid summer grass needs cutting every 5 days.
I believe my best route is to shrink the size of the grass part?
edit: and Magnum is gone.

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Ground covers can be expensive and also may require maintenance depending on type and where you live. You could consider planting trees that have a large canopy. Plant them close enough and the grass will not grow below them. As you see in wooded areas. Another option is to create large bed areas and landscape with low maintenance plants. Preferably using as many natives as possible. This will reduce the grass area. If the it is the back area you could consider putting in a pond if it is allowed. The pond could go between the two yards or just one.

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