Choosing the Type of Lawnmower You Need
Cylinder Lawnmowers
Ideal for even lawns, cylinder lawnmowers have close cutting, vertically rotating blades. They are not so easy to use on uneven lawns. They have different cutting widths, detachable collection boxes and usually rear rollers to give a striped effect. They can be purchased in electric, petrol or hand pushed model.
Rotary Lawnmowers
Rotary lawnmowers have horizontal rotating blades which give a slightly rougher appearance than cylinder models. They are better however on uneven lawns with slopes or humps or on lawns with rough patches and weeds.
They have adjustable cutting heights and built in rollers for striped effects. They can be purchased in electric, petrol driven or manual/ self propelled models.
Hover Lawnmowers
Ideal for mowing small or medium lawns in record time they have rotating blades that float just above the surface. They do not give such an even cut as other types but they are very good for uneven lawns and sloping lawns. They are inexpensive to buy and lightweight so are easy to carry and store. They all use electric power.
Some Considerations When Buying Lawnmowers
- To collect grass clippings use the biggest collection box possible for the most convenience
- For a larger lawn choose a mower with the widest cutting area to speed up grass cutting time.
- For a nice striped effect choose a lawnmower that flattens the grass in one direction