Ah mowing, whether you see it as a nuisance or as a nice stress relief, it is something that needs to be done to help the overall look of your garden. Mowing not only keeps the lawn looking neat and tidy but is an essential part of garden maintenance to help improve the overall health of the grass.
If you mow your lawn once per week it is likely that you will be mowing your lawn up to 40 times per year, so it is important to make sure you have the right advice to make the job enjoyable and stress-free. Follow our series of guides which gives advice from choosing your mower, how to mow and how to maintain your mower.
Rotary mowers
The rotary mower is the most popular type of mower in the UK, being the most durable, easy to use and suitable for most types of lawn. They tend to be the best choice for the average lawn owner, due to the cleanliness of cut, ability to work in wet conditions with relatively little regular maintenance required.
Ride on mowers
Ride on mowers are most suited for larger lawns, where a walk along mower would not be appropriate and end up taking hours each time you wanted to mow the lawn.
How to sharpen a rotary lawn mower blade
Servicing your lawn mower on a regular basis is important if you want to have trouble free mowing throughout the year. Here are our top tips on how to sharpen a rotary mower blade.
Cylinder mowers
Also known as reel mowers or manual push mowers, they work by a scissor action as they roll along, slicing the grass between a horizontal, rotating cylinder of curved blades and a permanently fixed, straight blade. This is a much cleaner cut than that of a rotary mower, whose fast-spinning blade can shred or tear the grass if not kept sharp.
Robot mowers
Once a bit of a joke amongst gardeners and lawn enthusiasts, recent years have seen advancements in robot mower technology making them a more viable option for those wanting a less hands-on approach with garden maintenance.