For a long time the only option for gardeners was either a corded electric, or a petrol mower. But since battery-powered mowers removed the danger and inconvenience of dragging a cord around, gardeners have a new dilemma — should I use an electric cordless mower or should I use petrol? Here I take a […]
Top Tips for Using your Flymo 1200R Robotic Lawnmower
Before you unbox the mower, read these tips to get started right. The Flymo 1200R is quite simple to use, but before getting started you might benefit from reading through these handy tips. Bury The Wire When it comes to setting up boundary wire have two options: peg it out, or bury it. I strongly […]
An Interview with Hayter Lawnmowers
Hertfordshire-based lawnmower manufacturer Hayter has been kind enough to answer a few questions on lawn mowing and maintenance for readers at Lawnmower Larry. Larry: When and how did Hayter get started, and why? Hayter: Douglas Hayter was born in Bishop’s Stortford in 1914, where he lived before starting his working career. After working a few […]
How to Mow a Steep Bank
If you own a home with a steeply sloping backyard, you’ve probably bene pulling your hair out trying to figure out how best to mow it. Now, other than getting a pair of goats to look after your inaccessible lawn, you might feel like you don’t have any other options – but there a few […]
Lawnmowers for Rough Ground
When it comes to gardens, most people aren’t so lucky to have a perfectly flat bowling green lawn to fuss over. In fact, many lawns are downright scruffy, full of ant hills, scraggy patches of grass, and mangy edges where cats bury their poop. One of the most challenging lawns to mow is the […]