Mowers for Beginners

It’s not everybody who wants to spend summer days pushing a lawn mower around the lawn. That’s why some people decide to opt for the relatively inexpensive petrol mower. They are a popular choice because they are easy to maintain, affordable, and very very effective.

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We recommend to our customers that petrol mowers are best used on lawns that are below an acre in size. It’s possible to walk behind them and have no electric cables or cords getting in your way, you won’t have to keep hauling them behind you either. Fortunately the petrol push mower is not heavy either, but it will need to be kept filled with petrol.

One of the best parts of using a petrol mower of this type is that you can choose what you want it to do with the grass clippings. You can either select a mower that will collect them in a bag or you can go for a mower that will throw the cuttings onto the lawn, such as this Stiga mower. Those grass clippings can be left where they land to be used as a natural fertilizer and mulch.

Mulch will retain moisture and if you use it, it will result in less watering of your lawn. After a period of time, it will also decompose and then be reabsorbed by the soil under your lawn, working as a fertiliser.

If you find the petrol mower to be of interest, then here’s what you need to know:

The size of the mower that you select will affect the weight. For example, they range between 4.5hp and 6.5 hp and their width is 19 to 22 inches. As with any purchase, be sure to read through features and reviews to understand whether that particular model is right for you.

If you would like any further advice on the right mower for you, please do not hesitate to contact one of the Mowers Online team on 01452 616169.