buying lawnmower, some advise please

Lord_Gardener

I'd also recommend a rotary type (petrol) which are much more robust than electric. There are usually plenty of bargains around eg

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/25985/Landscaping/Landscaping-Power-Tools/Lawnmowers/Push-Victus-Rotary-Petrol-Lawn-Mower-41cm-4Hp

Lord_Gardener

Did you choose a new mower?

Pablosmummy

Hello, we've just moved into our first house (rented) and we've got a garden! its got a little patio, some flower beds and a little bit of grass (pretty much a normal garden). The grass however is our problem. It looks so untidy!! I know it needs cutting and some new patches grown but we dont have a lawnmower!

The problem isnt that we cant buy a lawnmower, but more that we dont have anywhere to put it. We've got a tiny little utility room which we could keep it in at a stretch but wouldnt this be really messy?? so I was wondering if anyone had any ideas..or knew of a lawnmower which came in a bag/box kind of thing for storage???

OOh and its got to be cheapish.
Ha not asking for much I know..

Jony

may be best to go for a cheapo manual cylinder one, no electrics etc so not very bulky! and asloing as the lawn isnt too big no biggy really, may be abit hard on the first cut but after that should be fine! just dont cut it too short!

jimbo_the_jetset

Have you made friends with a neighbour yet? Perhaps it is worth asking to borrow one? Bake them a cake to say thank you? Nice way to introduce yourself.

Other than that a manual (push) mower would be best, I got a nice old once from freecycle which is better than the plastic rubbish on sale these days

Pablosmummy

Oooh I might ask on freecycle see if anyone has one. I've looked out of our windows and no-one round here I can see actually has any grass in their gardens, its all paved.
Now I'm thinking I might just pick up my sisters next time I go and see her (she doesnt need it anymore) and just wrap it in a black bag in the utility room or something...

cooperjul

Hi need some advice please on picking a new lawnmower

I have just had my front garden rotavated and new turf put down and would love to keep it looking good. My back garden is on an incline so do have to take this into consideration when picking the mower, i would also like to have that striped effect if possible. So which one theres loads hover mowers,rotary,cylinder,petrol,electric, any help would be appreciated :j


Thanks

tomsolomon

If you want to cut your lawn once a fortnight, or want to cut the lawn whilst damp or just simply dont have time to do it regularly, get a rotary, wheeled or hover, both are good for heavy conditions.
If you want a football pitch look with stripes, and dont mind cutting twice a week, get a cylinder,
But I wouldn't cut it for a while untill it has properly established.

I have a petrol rotary for when conditions are bad, a big electric cyclinder with a nice heavy roller on the back for when the grass is down, and a hand lawn roller. My lawn is getting rather lush and level now, still could do with a little top dressing to get the rest of the bumps out though....:D

cooperjul

thanks for the advice tomsolomon i think i will go for the rotary, how long should i leave it before it's first cut?

thanks again
cooperjul

tomsolomon

Probably best to leave it a few weeks, so the roots can establish. Wait till its at least two inches or 5cm to 6cm and take off the top 25% to 30% for the first cut. If your mower is new you should have no problem with the blade being sharp.