Winter Lawnmower Fun
Temperatures have been freezing recently, and if we are in for a prolonged cold snap we could see lakes and ponds frozen over thick enough to skate on. Ice should be at least four inches thick before it is safe to skate on, and it is important to check that the ice is the same […]
Prepare your lawn mower for winter
If you don’t have a mulching lawn mower and will not be using it over the winter season then make sure you service and prepare the machine for storage properly so it will be in tip top condition when the time comes to start mowing again. Petrol should be emptied out of the system completely […]
Why Choose a Petrol Lawnmower?
Summer may well be a fading memory, but this is a good time to look around for good prices on lawnmowers! If you’re looking into replacing your current model with a petrol lawnmower, then read on. The lawn provides an important area when it comes to British family life. Not only is it a place […]
Imagine a world without lawnmowers
Scythes were the tool of choice for cutting grass, introduced into Europe in the middle ages they were used to cut grass on common land that was not used for grazing, and remained the tool of choice well into the 1800’s. As a lot of common land and farm land was used for grazing livestock, […]
Lawnmower Accidents – Look Out for Animals
Lawnmowers can be dangerous to operate, for those using them as well as people nearby; we have seen countless In June last year, Ralph Goldstein and his daughter were walking his niece’s dog, Orla, across Putney Common when a ride-on lawnmower came towards them, seemingly out of nowhere. Ralph and his daughter managed to run […]
Reasons to Love Lawn Mowing
Contrary to popular belief, some people just LOVE lawn mowing! Here’s what we’ve learnt this grass cutting season: Mowing a lawn gives us an immediate reward with a great feeling of accomplishment. Unlike other chores, the results of which cannot be enjoyed for hours at best, years and sometimes even decades later at worst. The […]
More Unusual Lawnmowers
There are always innovations in the field of lawn mowers, whether by re-imagining the design or power source of a traditional lawnmower, to creative alternatives for managing grass growth. There are ways to keep your lawn in order that do not involve any engines; animals are a great way of keeping the grass short without […]
In the market for a new lawnmower? Technology has moved on since your last purchase!
The first thing to do is focus on your garden; how big is the area you are mowing? Do you need to mow different types of grass at different heights? Are there a lot of obstacles in the way or is there a large clear expanse of lawn? How fit is the person doing the […]
Cut the Lawn of Your Dreams with These Tips
Plan your approach Although the neighbour might tell you that you need to trim around the edges of your lawn before mowing it, you might decide to do it the other way around with a mow first and then trim. However, the neighbour’s approach is actually a very good idea, as you are making clippings […]
How Lawn Care can Help the Disadvantaged
Smith works with around 20 young men, who progress through the ranks in a martial arts style colour upgrade the more lawns they cut; starting out with a white shirt they move through orange, green, blue and finally black, which is the reward for cutting 50 lawns. Smith says that usually after five goes mowing […]
5 Tips for Buying a Ride On Lawnmower
If you’ve decided that this is the year that you are going to invest in a ride on lawnmower, congratulations. You’ll be pleased with the results as you get the mowing down in less than half the time. Being one of the largest online experts and sources of ride on lawnmowers, we’ve put together a […]
How to Sharpen a Lawn Mower Blade
Step One: Preparing To Remove The Blade Before you remove the blade from the lawn mower, disconnect the spark plug and refer to the manufacturers guide for advice on the best way to turn your lawn mower over; if upturned in the wrong manner oil could leak into the engine and cause it to malfunction. […]
Walk Your Mowing Route for Safety and Annual Lawnmower Servicing
Cast your eyes over your route and look for small hidden objects By taking the time to quickly walk the route that you’ll be using your lawnmower on, you’ll could save yourself injury risk and at the same time prevent damage occurring to the blades of your lawnmower. If you’ve got children or animals, they […]
How Lawn Mowing is Being Revolutionised by 3D printing
German engineer Andreas Haeuser designed the Ardumower, as it is known, to be easy to assemble and use, and cheap to build, costing around £200 compared to around £1,000 for a low end off-the-shelf model. The Ardumower is powered by a 12v rechargeable battery, and controlled by an Arduino Uno (hence the name) and open […]
How to Get More Out of Your Ride-on Lawn Mower
To help you to make your decision, we’ve put together a few facts that will give you the knowledge to make the right choice. We have a wide variety of ride on lawn mower models The more modern models of ride on mowers are easy to start as they have hydrostatic transmission. This gives them […]
Petrol Mower Questions: How to get it To Start First Time
It’s time to check that it’s ready for the first cut of the year. But first we need to know whether it will start? Here’s how you can prepare it so that it goes first time: Read the manual Surprisingly, a lot of people don’t read the manual of any machine that they own, but […]