CHOOSING A LAWN MOWER

Before going out and choosing a lawn mower to buy you should be taking into consideration lots of different scenarios. If you’re replacing an old one you will all ready have an idea what is needed, however if this is the first time, careful research is needed to make sure you end up choosing a lawn mower to suit your needs. The range is endless, different types, sizes, price ranges, there are hand push, electric or petrol ones. So before you go out and make a decision on choosing a lawn mower, take note of the following points

Electric Trimmer

• Know the types of grass you have
• It’s important to measure the area to be cut to determine your needs, type, and size before choosing a lawn mower that suits you
• What shape is the area, are there obstacles in the way, trees, posts, paving, (you may also need a whipper snipper or trimmer)
• Is it on a slope, if this is the case choosing a lawn mower that’s self propelled might be a good idea for you

Robomower

Cutting your grass can take up hours of your leisure time, so when choosing a lawnmower take this into consideration. Make sure you’re comfortable using it and be aware of its maintenance needs. You need to know how to clean and adjust the blades, find out where or how to sharpen them, and where to get spare parts.

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If you have acreage, consider a ride on tractor, this is great for large flat areas of grass with minimum effort required and it is fun to use.

Do you have a large grassy area with slight slopes? Choosing a lawn mower that is run on petrol and is also self propelled will be the way to go. Try and buy a model with an electric starter, this is often easier than using a pull cord.

When choosing a lawn mower for a smaller flat garden a gas powered push along one would suit if you don’t mind a little exercise.

When choosing a lawn mower consider the finish of your lawn, as a reel versus rotary will give you very different result.

If you want a bowling green finish then choosing a reel lawn mower is the solution. It uses blades on a revolving cylinder, called a reel, to cut grass. When it is pushed forward, either by muscle or by engine power, the reel moves. It usually has up to seven blades that spin vertically making a clean precise cut, somewhat like a pair of scissors, which is much healthier for the grass. However you should mow frequently as they don’t like high grass and the blades must be adjusted correctly for the grass to be cut properly. When choosing a reel lawn mower you have the options of a push, an electric or a petrol model.

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If you’re choosing a lawn mower to handle tougher conditions like higher grass or uneven surfaces, go for a rotary grass cutter which is suitable for most needs. This has a horizontal blade which spins in a circle and must be kept sharp to cut well. The blade is easy to take off to either sharpen or replace. Both Electric and petrol rotary models are available.

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