| Before you part with your cash and buy yourself a | | | | mains-powered mower as this is a far less polluting |
| new lawnmower there are a few things you need to | | | | option than using a gas-powered one. This comes at |
| consider in order to make an informed decision. There | | | | a price as the electric motor needs to receive a |
| are so many choices available to you that it can | | | | constant source of electricity to work, which can |
| become really confusing to know what to go for | | | | mean treacherous cables all over the garden |
| with any degree of confidence. The many different | | | | increasing the risk of accidents for you and yours. |
| options include choosing the way the mower is | | | | Gas-powered mowers come with their own set of |
| powered, whether it is pushed from behind, ridden or | | | | issues: you may be able to ride the mower to a |
| automatic, corded or cordless and the list goes on. | | | | nearby gas station for refills but if this is not an |
| With a few pointers, though, you should be able to | | | | option you will have to fill it manually using cans which |
| select the mower that is right for you. | | | | can be messy. |
| Size Matters | | | | A Modern Take On Mowing |
| The size of the plot you need to mow is the first | | | | The future of mowing, especially for large expanses |
| key factor when it comes to selecting the right | | | | of land, is most likely in the hands of robots. There is |
| mower. For a small garden of anything up to one | | | | now a new generation of robotic lawn mower that |
| acre a hand-operated would do the job just well, and | | | | need no other input from you than having sorted the |
| get you the beautiful, healthy and neat lawn that you | | | | electric supply around your plot. Once this is done the |
| dream of. It will also be a cost effective solution. If | | | | robo-mowers, as they are being called, can operate |
| on the other hand you are sitting on large estate, a | | | | automatically, safely and silently - which makes them |
| hand-operated mower is definitely not a pleasant or | | | | a very convenient option. |
| efficient way of getting the job done. | | | | Robo-mowers are able to avoid obstacles in their |
| Power Sources | | | | path, from garden features to children running around: |
| Mowers come with different options when it comes | | | | the mower will simply detect the object or person, |
| to how they are powered, and you should consider | | | | and select a different course to avoid collisions. |
| your needs and wants before making your choice. | | | | Should it topple over the engine will immediately cut |
| Battery operated mowers are relatively cheap and | | | | out to avoid any potential danger. Because they do |
| take little storage space when not in use but require | | | | not require any human intervention to operate and |
| a careful charging strategy. Batteries need to be | | | | come loaded with safety features the robotic |
| charged regularly as they do not store a lot of | | | | mowers are an ideal choice for very large plots, |
| energy, and this can be a time-consuming process. | | | | 18-hole golf greens etc. |
| If you decide against battery operated mowers, you | | | | While the options can seem confusing at first you |
| have the choice between going electric or | | | | should be able to select the mower that is right for |
| gas-powered. If you are keen about doing your bit | | | | you by thinking carefully about your requirements. |
| for the environment then you should opt for a | | | | |