Know Your Cobra Engine

Introduction to Cobra Cobra, launched in 2013, are a UK based specialist dealer in garden machinery. Currently being supported by Henton & Chattell, it has given Cobra a plethora of knowledge and understanding (more than 80 years) of the garden machinery industry. Because of this, their launch was highly successful and resulted in an expansion […]

Nice Neighbours – The Top 10 Quietest Lawnmowers

 + AL-KO Highline527 VS-H Self-propelled 4IN1 Petrol Lawnmower The AL-KO Highline 527 VS-H is of the highest quality with a first-class specification, including a 51cm cutting width, changeable speed control and a Honda GCV 160cc engine, which is efficient, lightweight and quiet. Also, the lawnmower has a 4-in-1 mowing function which gives the user the […]

The Green Thumb Glossary

Ball Bearing Wheels – These are wheels fitted with internal ball bearings designed to decrease friction and increase efficiency, while also making the wheels run smoother for longer periods of time. Blade Brake – A safety mechanism which will stop the machines blades from moving without having the need to switch off the engine. Collection […]

The Great Debate: Petrol vs Electric Lawnmowers

The argument goes on and on regarding which is better; petrol mowers or electric mowers? We are going to try and help you decide which is better for you once and for all with a comprehensive look at each one including their benefits and negatives, as well as providing our own opinion as to which […]

Which Hayter Lawnmower is for me?

Introduction Established in 1946, Hayter have been for a long time, producing first-class quality lawnmowers. This is largely down to the brand maintaining its core principles at heart but adapting to the ever-changing consumer and their subsequent needs. Always distinctively recognisable with their British green paint finish, the company’s machines/models can come with either mains […]

Petrol Mowers: Rollers VS Four Wheels

Petrol Mowers: Rollers Vs Four Wheels In a time where consumer needs are ever changing and becoming the most important thing for companies to take into consideration when designing and producing different types of petrol lawn mowers, it is important that you know their similarities and differences. This blog will be comparing two different compositions […]

Stiga – Current Warranty and Service Information

Established in Sweden in 1934, Stiga has over 80 years of experience in producing high quality garden machinery. Innovation has always been at the forefront of the organisations thinking, especially when thinking of the customers they are targeting. Their overall aim as a business is to provide premium garden machinery and tools that tailor perfectly […]

The Different Ride-On Mower and Tractor Categories

There are many different categories of names and phrases to do with ride-on lawnmowers, sit-on mowers, garden tractors and lawn tractors that can get thrown around. Therefore, this can become quite confusing for gardeners themselves – not to mention manufacturers and suppliers also. We hope that the following information, split up into simple and easy-to-follow […]

AL-KO Petrol Powered Lawnmower Tips

The following information will contain all the help and useful tips that you will ever need with regards to using your AL-KO petrol powered lawnmower accordingly. Please do notice that there will be very limited information regarding assembly as they generally arrive boxed and ready to use. The only assembly you are ever likely to […]

Hayter – Current Warranty and Service Information

Established in 1946, Hayter have now been for a long time, producing first-class quality, domestically made lawnmowers. This is largely down to the brand maintaining its core principles at heart, but also adapting to the ever-changing consumer and their specific requirements. Always distinctive to notice with their British green paint finish, the company’s machines/models can […]

10 Reasons to Get Yourself a Hayter Lawnmower

1. Basic Design Specification This is more relatable to the higher-spec Hayter lawnmowers. The majority of these consist of basic, yet excellent design features, such as a single-levered cutting height adjuster and the ability to alter the speed of the machine, so you can keep up with it yourself! These features make Hayter lawnmowers stand […]

Your Petrol Mountfield Lawnmower – Owner Tips

The following information will contain all the help and useful tips that you will ever need with regards to using your petrol Mountfield lawmower accordingly. Please do notice that there will be very limited information regarding assembly as they generally arrive boxed and ready to use. The only assembly you are ever likely to have […]

A Guide to Petrol Cylinder Lawnmowers

Introduction A petrol cylinder lawnmower is the ideal mower for you if you want to achieve a finely cut lawn and can be seen being used by numerous groundskeepers maintaining lawn tennis courts and bowling green’s nationwide, hence why the petrol cylinder lawnmower is primarily known for producing a ‘Wimbledon’ style final cut. Basic Specifications […]

Top 5 Reasons Your Petrol Lawnmower Won’t Start

Why isn’t my petrol lawnmower starting? There are many reasons why petrol lawnmowers won’t start, but there are a few which are more common than others and for which the problem can be solved with relative ease. Clogged Air Filter First, you may find that your air filter maybe clogged. The carburettor needs air for the […]

Brand Watch – Mountfield

The Mountfield 827M Compact Lawnmower is one of the more flexible models available and is largely designed for much smaller gardens and comes with a 5750 Series 224cc engine that provides 38% more power than the original engine. Furthermore, the engine comes with auto-choke, the first of its kind. The lawnmower also has a cutting […]

Most Common Mistakes People Make When Choosing A Lawn Mower

There are a lot of things that people look over when choosing what lawnmower to purchase. Many just go for the model that has the most power and therefore is likely to be the most expensive also and therefore doesn’t take into consideration highly influential factors, such as size and layout of their lawn, which […]