Push mower's are perfect for smaller gardens and for people who want to keep on top of the lawn every day by taking a little walk up and down. And, of course, these require no power or fuel except you and your morning Weetabix! They are surprisingly easy to push, too. Have a go!Push mower's are perfect for smaller gardens and for people who want to keep on top of the lawn every day by taking a little walk up and down. And, of course, these require no power or fuel except you and your morning Weetabix! They are surprisingly easy to push, too. Have a go!
Push mower's are perfect for smaller gardens and for people who want to keep on top of the lawn every day by taking a little walk up and down. And, of course, these require no power or fuel except you and your morning Weetabix! They are surprisingly easy to push, too. Have a go!

What type of lawn mower is best for me? What lawn mower should I buy?

Buying a lawn mower can be confusing so here is our guide to the different types of lawnmower and recommendations for you.
By Dave Hammond
Published 9th Feb 2022, 15:18 BST

When it comes to buying a lawnmower we think there are a few things to check so that you know the lawnmower is right for you.

Lawn mower not starting? Here's how to fix it.Ensuring you choose the right lawnmower depends on: you. Because everyone is different and has different levels of confidence and capability but when you are thinking of buying a new mower, get down to your local garden centre and have a feel of the ones on display.

We recommend you check your strength and abilty to handle the mower. Some people, for example, are not strong enough to start a petrol mower but need one to cover the ground. So an ignition start is essential, for example.

But what lawnmower is best for you? Here is a selection of the different types of lawnmower you can buy and what to use them for.

Cylinder lawn mowers come in a range of shapes and sizes - electric, push and petrol - and are best for relatively flat and even surfaces. With a sharp blade these mowers can give a beautiful cut and finish and with a roller attached, you'll have those neat lines in the grass that lawn fanatics love.

1. Cylinder lawn mowers

Cylinder lawn mowers come in a range of shapes and sizes - electric, push and petrol - and are best for relatively flat and even surfaces. With a sharp blade these mowers can give a beautiful cut and finish and with a roller attached, you'll have those neat lines in the grass that lawn fanatics love. Photo: Staff image

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Robot mowers will keep your grass cut permanently without you having to lift a finger. They scan for grass surfaces and cut it themselves and with a range of security features from pin codes to GPS recovery you can be reassured that whilst expensive, theft of them from your garden is very rare.

2. Robot lawn mower

Robot mowers will keep your grass cut permanently without you having to lift a finger. They scan for grass surfaces and cut it themselves and with a range of security features from pin codes to GPS recovery you can be reassured that whilst expensive, theft of them from your garden is very rare. Photo: Adobe Stock

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We still urge caution around battery powered. Yes, they are a good option for smaller gardens and they are getting more and more effective in terms of battery life but if yours dies on you before you've done the job, you're going to be stuck with a half cut lawn - unless you have multiple batteries on charge.

3. Cordless battery powered lawn mower

We still urge caution around battery powered. Yes, they are a good option for smaller gardens and they are getting more and more effective in terms of battery life but if yours dies on you before you've done the job, you're going to be stuck with a half cut lawn - unless you have multiple batteries on charge. Photo: Adobe Stock

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Rotary lawnmowers are probably the most popular on the market, owing to their versatility. They'll tackle most jobs and can be self-propelled so you don't have to worry about the effort of pushing them. They come with ignition start as well as pull start and some with or without a roller for those lovely lines.

4. Rotary Lawn Mower

Rotary lawnmowers are probably the most popular on the market, owing to their versatility. They'll tackle most jobs and can be self-propelled so you don't have to worry about the effort of pushing them. They come with ignition start as well as pull start and some with or without a roller for those lovely lines. Photo: Adobe Stock

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