Well, in case you're missing the point of why exactly we're pointing those two most common lawn-mowing options out to you all, this most likely means that you've never used a gas-powered mower. This also might mean, that you might not be aware of just how pollutive the gas-powered mowing can be for the environment!
As obvious, as it may sound, planting those plants that are native to your particular USDA region or those that are most capable of adapting to your climate conditions is a smart thing to do. Meaning that though hand-picking those plants may be a little bit more time-consuming than you're used to, the...
While most of the plants will co-exist peacefully in your garden, there are just some specific types of plants that are known for their quick expansionist habit. The gooseneck loosestrife can be a perfect example of such an aggressor. But restricting it may take a bit more of an effort than you've initially anticipated.