
Lawn mowers - Some things to think about when deciding which lawnmower is right for you and your garden; Depending on the size of your garden you may have a choice of power source. Mains electric lawn mowers are quiet, lightweight and easy to use; they are ideal for smaller gardens. Petrol engine mowers are a better choice for larger areas as they are more powerful and not restricted by a cable. Modern petrol engines are easy to start; on some you just have to turn a key.
Hand propelled machines have to be pushed to make them move forward, the motor or engine’s sole function is to drive the cutter blade. Power driven models have a transmission so they require less effort to use; just engage the drive and the mower will move forward. Lawn mowers with 4 wheels are highly manoeuvrable and give an excellent finish on all types of lawn. If you want a classic striped effect finish you’ll need a lawn mower with a rear roller. Cosset an pamper ultra fine lawns with a cylinder mower; they cut grass with scissor like precision. Finally, do you want to collect your grass clippings? Mulching lawn mowers recycle your grass clippings without sacrificing the standard of finish. Grass is cut and re-cut into tiny particles which are blown down into the base of the turf where they decompose and return valuable nutrients to the soil.