Lawn mower types

Cylinder Lawnmowers 

Cylinder lawnmowers are perfect for flat lawns that require a short and well-manicured finish. They have cylindrical blades that rotate vertically, making them best suited for small lawns.  

They can be manual push mowers, electric or petrol-powered. 

Rotary lawnmowers 

Rotary lawnmowers, on the other hand, have a single horizontal blade that makes them suitable for most types of grass. These mowers are better for longer and rougher grass. 

A rotary mower may be powered by mains electric, rechargeable battery or petrol engine. 

Hover Lawnmowers 

Hover lawnmowers are suitable for uneven surfaces and unusual-shaped lawns, although they may not be suitable for larger gardens. They are electric powered and have rotary blades, making them less expensive than other types. 

Robot lawnmowers 

Robot lawnmowers are becoming more popular, with technology improvements allowing them to recognise obstacles and lawn edges. They require a perimeter wire, but once set up, they can be left to cut the lawn automatically. 

Lawnmower power options 

Electric lawnmowers are best for small and medium-sized gardens, while cordless battery-powered mowers are ideal for hassle-free gardening as they don't require a cable. Petrol lawnmowers are best for large gardens but require servicing and maintenance. For small lawns, manual push lawnmowers are the perfect choice, as they don't require electricity or produce noise and emissions. 

When selecting a lawnmower, it's important to consider the size of the lawn. For small lawns you can use manual push, electric and cordless lawnmowers, while medium lawns you can use electric, cordless or petrol lawnmowers. Large lawns require petrol lawnmowers. 

Additional features to consider include self-propelled mowers, grass boxes, mulching mowers, cutting width and cutting height. 

Self-propelled mowers are ideal for large lawns, while high-capacity grass boxes are best for medium or large lawns. 

Mulching mowers are expensive, but a good choice if you don't have anywhere to dispose of grass clippings. 

Cutting width and cutting height will also impact how quickly you can mow your lawn and the finish it will have.