When someone shows a talent for gardening, we say they have a green thumb. But many of the tools we use to keep a garden manicured, from weedkiller to gas-powered mowers and blowers, are anything but green. There are sites that provide some useful tips for more eco-friendly gardening, but, really, how many people will turn in their riding mower for a push mower? 

While production might be five years away, Husqvarna has unveilved a concept riding lawn mower that runs entirely on electricity and just might put the green back in gardening. The Panthera Leo runs on a lithium phosphate battery and can provide two hours of cutting time. The mower has five motors and is fitted with sound-absorbing cutting decks to minimize the noise. That’s good the planet and your neighbors!

[sources: Husqvarna, via CarTech Blog]