The best mower for you depends on your garden size, terrain, and desired finish. Here are the main types:
• Petrol Mowers: Available as "push" or "self-propelled" for maximum power in large gardens.
• Battery/Cordless: Modern, quiet, and eco-friendly without the hassle of cables or fuel.
• Rear-Roller Mowers: Designed to create classic stripes and allow for safe mowing right up to the edge of borders.
• Mulching Mowers: Eco-friendly machines that finely shred clippings to act as a natural lawn fertiliser.
• Ride-on Mowers & Tractors: The ultimate choice for very large gardens (over half an acre) or professional use.
• Robotic Mowers: Set-and-forget technology that maintains your lawn automatically via GPS.
Expert Tip: If you have a larger garden or hills, always choose a self-propelled model to avoid the physical strain of pushing.

Petrol lawn mowers offer maximum power and unlimited runtime, making them ideal for professional use or very large, overgrown areas. However, cordless battery mowers have become our top sellers because they are quieter, emission-free, and start at the push of a button. For most UK suburban gardens, modern battery technology provides more than enough power without the hassle of storing fuel.

Choosing the right width ensures you aren't walking more than necessary. Here is a simple guide:
• Small Lawns (up to half a tennis court): Look for a 30cm - 34cm cutting width.
• Medium Lawns (about one tennis court): A 35cm - 45cm width is ideal.
• Large Lawns (1.5 tennis courts or more): Opt for 46cm to 53cm or consider a ride-on mower.
Expert Tip: Measure your narrowest garden gate before buying! A wide mower is great for speed but must be able to fit through your access points.

Rotary mowers use a single high-speed blade that rotates horizontally; they are versatile "all-rounders" that handle longer grass and autumn leaves well. Cylinder mowers use a series of blades on a rotating drum that cut like scissors. These are essential if you want to achieve a professional "bowling green" finish.
Expert Tip: If you want a striped finish but have a typical family lawn with some bumps, choose a rotary mower with a rear roller for the best of both worlds.

Mulching is a technique where grass clippings are finely shredded inside the mower deck and returned to the lawn. These clippings act as a natural fertiliser, returning vital nitrogen to the soil. Many of our mulching mowers come with a plug, allowing you to choose between collecting grass in the bag or nourishing your lawn as you mow.

To ensure longevity, we recommend a full service once a year, ideally before the first spring cut. For petrol mowers, this includes changing the oil, spark plug, and air filter.
Expert Tip: Regardless of your mower type, keep the blades sharp. Dull blades tear the grass rather than cutting it, which can lead to your lawn turning brown at the tips.