It depends on what kind of shape he's in. How active is he? At some point, he might have to consider a lawn service company. Actually I believe about 50% of the people in my neighborhood use a lawn service company for $40 per week. And, I'm not in any kind of retirement community. I think I just live around a bunch of lazy people. But, I guess that's a personal choice decision.
I'm almost that age(72) and just use a self propelled Honda mower to mow about 2/3 of a lawn that size. It's the commercial one and goes for North of $1,000. I've had 3 of them and the last 2 both made it for over 15 years without issues. It takes me less than 1/2 hour. Echo professional model trimmer/weedeater. Get the kind that is easy to thread on the new line.
On both, dump the gas at the end of "the season" and there's no maintenance issues. I like to buy over priced stuff that I can use to work with instead of work on. I hate pulling on a rope.
Tony is absolutely right about local support but I very rarely need it on these products. If he goes cheap on the mower, he will need support and someone to help him load and unload it.
I don't know anything about snow blowers. What are they and why would anyone want to blow on snow?
It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.
Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP Grandpa
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