Choosing The Right Lawn Mower For Your Needs

 

Maintaining a manicured lawn is no easy task but with the right mower, even cutting your lawn can be a pleasure! Common sense would tell us that the more expensive mower will be more durable, handy, intuitive, and probably will help us get the job done faster. However, the more important question is “Do I need it?”

According to Patrick Weisel, New York horticulturist and landscape professional, when it comes to choosing a mower, don’t purchase more than you need. Don’t overbuy. It may be the best lawn mower in town, but it may not be the best mower that your lawn needs nor can handle.

To help you select the right trimmer, it’s good to know the different types that we have in the market and consider the pros and cons of each!

Rotary Vs Cylinder

There are several types of mowers and each is suited to a particular scale and purpose. But generally speaking, mowers are classified by their rotations and blade.

Rotary mowers have single blades that spin horizontally and use sucking and tearing action to cut the grass. The design is simple and works best on a medium to high cut. However, the result is usually a rougher trim. If the blades become clogged or blunt, it can bruise and shred the grass leaf resulting in discolouration as the shredded portion dies.

Most rotary lawn mowers also have a catcher on the back to catch the grass clippings, but you have the option of removing it if you prefer leaving the clippings and using it as a natural and free fertiliser on the lawn.

Lawn Size and Energy Source

Mowers can also be classified by their power source and knowing which one to go for should actually depend on how much lawn you have.

Push mowers are suitable if you have a small yard ranging up to 300 to 400 sqm or less. They are lightweight and their compact design makes it easy to manoeuvre in tight spaces. Traditionally, they did not have engines but modern models are now available with gasoline engines or electric motors (cord or cordless) that are able to cut grass that are too long for ordinary push mowers.

Ride-on mowers are recommended once your lawn size exceeds the 1000 sqm threshold. Although you can push your self-propelled mower to the limit (yours to be exact), it saves a lot of time and effort to just ride through it.

Once you have considered a mower based on the size of the lawn, it’s time to decide what’s most important for you. Is it the price, cut quality, speed, manoeuvrability, power? Do you have enough time for frequent mowing? If one of these factors stands out, then the search can easily be narrowed down.

With that said, we have created a chart to summarize your decision making and help you identify the perfect lawn companion!

Of course, if you would rather let the professionals take care of the hard work of mowing the lawn, Fresh Lawns can help. With our easy online booking, dedicated customer service and 100% happiness guarantee, you can feel confident letting us take care of your lawn. Get a free quote in less than 60 seconds online.

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