First considerations before buying
Which lawn mower is the right one depends on various factors:
- How big is the area to be mowed?
- How much time would you like on the lawn care use?
- What can the device cost?
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The hand-operated reel mower
These devices were completely out of fashion for a while, but are now re-entering the market. The reasons are obvious: They are environmentally friendly because they require neither electricity nor petrol. In addition, cylinder mowers, which are also available with a grass catcher, score points with their low acquisition and maintenance costs.
However, it can be quite strenuous to work lawns on slopes with a hand mower. Because they take a little more time, they are also more suitable for small gardens.
Electric lawn mower with battery or cable
Electric lawn mowers are quieter than petrol lawn mowers and easy to use. There are no harmful exhaust gases and depending on the energy source, these lawnmowers can be classified as environmentally friendly.
The different cutting widths make them suitable for areas between 150 and 500 square meters. Since there are no annoying cables in the way of the battery-operated devices, crooked gardens can be maintained easily.
petrol lawn mower
Because these mowers can be accelerated by adding and removing the throttle, they are perfect for mowing large and sloped lawns. The mower practically drives by itself and hardly any effort is required.
Gas lawn mowers come in a variety of designs. Choose the engine power and cutting width depending on the area you want to mow:
| cutting width | Surface |
|---|---|
| 40 to 45 centimeters | up to 600 square meters |
| 45 to 50 centimeters | up to 800 square meters |
| 50 to 55 centimeters | up to 1,200 square meters |
| ride-on mower or lawn tractor | Areas from 1,200 square meters |
robotic lawnmower
The performance of these devices, which are not exactly cheap, depends heavily on the capacity of the battery. To recharge your batteries, steer modern robotic mowers the charging station independently. You can even control them remotely with an app, so you're greeted by your perfectly manicured lawn after a long absence.
Please consider: robot lawn mowers are a source of danger for hedgehogs and other small animals that should not be underestimated. The devices can also be dangerous for children. Therefore, the manufacturers expressly point out that a robot lawn mower should never be operated unattended.
Tip
If you want to do something for the biodiversity in your garden, you should leave blooming islands. You can also create a piece of wildflower meadow that is mowed with a scythe only once or twice a year. In addition to bees find here bumblebees, hoverflies, butterflies, beetles and birds such as goldfinch, greenfinch and yellowhammer provide food and a protected habitat.