I had a ten year run when I LOVED mowing the lawn - because my kids did it
Get them started early, set the hook:
Work in some Tom Sawyer-esk competition:
...Viola`
Honestly, they both love to mow, even more so with the commercial ZT Kubota. I used to put flat weights in the seats so they could mow without the engine cutting out.
My Daughter is an artist on a mower, btw. She sees patterns during different times of year and mows accordingly.
Now? My wife mows the lawn and bank with the ZT, I mow the lines and everything else.
Thank god for FM headphones.