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Lawnmowers Buying Guide
We all love the smell of freshly cut grass but getting that perfectly manicured lawn can be a lot of hard work if you don’t have the right tools for the job. Whether you have a tidy little front lawn that needs special care, or you want to tackle that big back yard in time for summer, we’ll help you choose a lawnmower that’s a cut above the rest.
Choose your type
Rotary
A rotary lawnmower is a classic option for all proud garden owners out there. With a primary blade that rotates horizontally, these gardening tools are great for rough and uneven ground.
Hover
Lightweight and easy to use, hover lawnmowers glide across your lawn on a soft cushion of air. With one of these, cutting the grass is a breeze, and they’re perfect for a short and dry lawn that just needs a shape up.
Robotic lawnmowers
Why cut the grass when you can get a robotic lawnmower to do it for you? Just lay a boundary wire around the area you want to cut, and these battery powered tools will do the rest. Once they’re done they’ll return to their dock, and most models come fitted with anti-theft tech, so they’ll never go missing.
Cordless
Ditch the cables with a battery powered cordless lawnmower. These models will let you cut through the whole lawn without anything pulling you back. And you can choose between both rotary and hover options for the best fit.
Key features
Grass collection boxes
If you want to make cutting the grass simple and pain free, look out for a lawnmower with a grass collection box. They fit onto the back of your lawnmower and collect all the grass shavings, so you don’t have too.
Storage
Lawnmowers can be pretty clunky, so you need to make sure you find one that can be stored away nicely. Hover models can usually fold down, making them easier to store, and robotic lawnmowers come with a docking station to keep them out of the way when they’re not needed.
Cutting height
A lawnmower’s cutting height lets you adjust how much length you cut off from your lawn. A lot of mowers have adjustable blades, but some have a handy lever that makes it really simple to move the blades up and down. This makes it easy to choose how short you want your grass to be.
Cutting width
Cutting width relates to how much grass a lawnmowers blade can cut in one spin. If you have a large garden then it’s best to have a cutting blade width that spans over 400mm. When you have a smaller garden space to take care of, a cutting width of up to 320mm is ideal.
Stripe effects
If you want to jazz up your lawn, look out for a lawnmower with a set of rear rollers. As you cut the grass, the rollers will leave behind a striking stripe effect that’s easy on the eye.
Running time
Cordless models are great because you’re not held back by cables. For uninterrupted mowing, make sure you have a few extra lawnmower batteries on hand so you can switch it up when one runs out.
WiFi enabled
Most robotic lawnmowers can be controlled remotely from your smartphone, usually through an accompanying app. This means you can enjoy complete control over the lawn, while putting your feet up at the same time.
Looking after your garden
While lawnmowers will keep your lawn in tip-top shape, if you’re a proud gardener there are a few other essential tools to get your hands on.
- Grass trimmers: Perfect for blasting through pesky weeds and neatening up the sides of your lawn.
- Hedge trimmers: Whether you just want to straighten up your garden hedges or come up with something a little more creative, a good hedge trimmer is a must.
- Leaf blowers: Keep your garden looking its best no matter the season with a powerful leaf blower.
FAQs
- What type of lawnmower should I buy?
It all depends on your budget and the size of your garden. Rotary and hover lawnmowers are best suited for small or medium-sized gardens, while cordless models are perfect for big, wide lawns. Or if you don't have the time and aren't afraid to splash out, we also have clever robotic mowers that do the hard work for you.
- How do I choose a lawnmower?
Choosing the right lawnmower depends on what you’re looking for. Smaller lawns won’t need all the extras that high-end robotic mowers offer. Larger, more varied plots benefit from big cutting bins and going cordless. If you’re tired of cables but on a lower budget, a hand-push model may be your best bet. Or, if you’re short on time or just want to take the hassle out of garden care, a top-spec programmable cutter might just be what you’re looking for.
- What size lawnmower should I get?
This depends on the size of your garden. If you’ve got a small garden, a lawnmower with a cutting width of up to 320mm will do. But if you have a large patch of grass, you might want to get your hands on a model with a cutting width that spans over 400mm.
- Where should I buy a lawnmower?
We’ve got a full range of lawnmowers that you can find here. If you're after something more specific, check out this handy guide that will help narrow things down.
- How much is a lawnmower?
Our selection of lawnmowers caters for all sorts of price-points – starting from £60 for hand-push models, to around £849 for programmable robotic units. Shop our range here.
- Which lawnmower is best for a garden that is uneven?
Both rotary and hover lawnmowers are ideal for uneven garden.
- What is a rotary lawnmower?
A rotary lawnmower uses a blade that rotates horizontally to cut your grass.
- What is a cylinder lawnmower?
A cylinder lawnmower is a self-propelled tool that cuts grass using a fixed blade along with a barrel of rotating blades.
- How do I get a striped effect on my lawn?
A lawnmower with a set of rear rollers will give your lawn a striking striped effect.
- What sort of extension lead do I need for a lawnmower?
You’ll want a heavy duty outdoor extension cable. Make sure to get one with more than enough length for more freedom.
- What does the cutting width mean on a lawnmower?
A lawnmower’s cutting width relates to how much grass a lawnmower’s blade can cut in one spin. The larger the width, the quicker it’ll take to mow the lawn.
- What is the cutting height of lawnmowers?
A lawnmower’s cutting height relates to how much length you cut from your grass. You can often change a lawnmower’s cutting height to suit different lengths of grass.
- What is lawnmower mulching?
Lawnmower mulching is the process where the clippings of cut grass are finely diced and left scattered across the lawn so that they can easily fall to the soil surface. Overtime these clippings break down and their nutrients are released into the soil, making your lawn nice and healthy.
- What’s a strimmer?
A strimmer is designed to carefully cut the edges of your garden. It uses a small piece of nylon to tidy up outskirts of your lawn and comes with a safety guard to help prevent any damage to surrounding plants.
