Garden advice
Buying guides & garden advice
Straightforward help with choosing the right machine for your garden and keeping it running well.
Lawn mowers
Petrol or cordless? Choosing the right lawn mower for your garden
The two most popular mower types compared on power, running costs, noise, maintenance and the size of lawn each suits best.
Read the guideRobotic mowers
Is a robotic lawn mower right for you?
How robot mowers work, what to look for in boundary and navigation systems, and the garden conditions that suit them.
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Ride-on, zero-turn or garden tractor: which suits large gardens?
A plain-English comparison of the three ride-on formats, with pointers on cutting width, terrain and attachments.
Read the guideMaintenance
Seasonal lawn mower maintenance checklist
Simple jobs for spring, summer and the end of the season that keep any mower cutting cleanly and starting first time.
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