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Whether as a green space behind the house or in your own garden - the lawn is the heart of our property.
Here we can picnic and rest while children frolic and play on it.
However, such a lawn has to be cared for, otherwise it will quickly deteriorate into a withered and dreary surface.
Removing weeds, regular watering and mowing the lawn are the be-all and end-all of lawn care.
A suitable lawnmower is therefore an essential tool, the purchase of which must be carefully considered and adapted to the respective needs.
We present the best lawnmowers here.
Mowing the lawn: with which device?
The selection of lawn mowers and robotic lawn mowers is very diverse - also when it comes to price.
Therefore, you should inform yourself before buying which criteria the model must meet.
Important aspects include:
the size of the lawn,
the nature of the terrain
the amount of work involved in mowing.
Depending on the size of the lawn, for example, the
cutting width of the lawnmower
must be
adjusted.
The cutting width determines how many centimeters in width are mowed.
A lawnmower with a large cutting width saves work and time.
A robotic lawnmower can also be useful in the case of a large lawn.
The
cutting height is also
important.
With many models, this can be regulated in different stages and defines the number of centimeters to which the lawn is trimmed.
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If the lawn is on uneven terrain, the performance level is also important.
The
weight of the lawnmower
should also be taken into account with hand-held devices, as pushing heavy models uphill can become a real workout.
With this in mind, you should choose a lawnmower with a drive on a hillside, as this simplifies pushing.
Lawn mowers, robotic lawn mowers and co .: What different models are there?
Generally there are:
walk-behind lawnmowers,
Robot lawn mower and
Lawn tractors.
Among the handheld models, devices that run on electricity differ from those that use gasoline as fuel.
Robot lawn mowers, on the other hand, mow independently using battery power.
A lawn tractor, on the other hand, is made to sit on and is particularly suitable for large lawns.
It should be noted, however, that the products listed below are only suitable for lawn mowing.
Other products have to be used for cutting lawn edging.
However, we recommend using special scarifiers to aerate the lawn.
Petrol lawn mower: powerful and noisy
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Gasoline lawn mowers use gasoline and oil as fuel.
Basically, they have more power than devices powered by electricity.
They are therefore suitable for large and uneven lawns.
However, a petrol lawn mower also makes more noise than electrical devices, which must be taken into account when showing consideration for neighbors.
A powerful device is, for example, the Dolmar PM-46 SBC *, which can be used for an area of up to 1600 m².
Its robust workmanship explains the weight of 28.4 kg.
A mulching wedge is supplied with this petrol lawn mower, which enables mulching.
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Petrol lawn mower
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Robotic lawnmower: autonomous and efficient
A lawnmower robot is in the higher price segment when it comes to purchasing.
However, the mowing is done by itself: the lawn is defined for the robot with the help of a boundary wire laid in the grass.
This type of lawnmower is battery-powered, which is why the battery life should be selected according to the size of the lawn.
Lawn mower robots do not have a grass catcher: the cut grass remains on the lawn, which in turn fulfills a fertilizing function.
A popular model is, for example, the Gardena smart *, which can also be controlled via an app.
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Robotic lawnmower
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Its battery life is 65 minutes.
Then he independently starts the way back to the charging station.
Thanks to its waterproof finish, rain is not a problem either.
With robotic lawn mowers, however, the slope angle of the terrain must be taken into account.
The Gardena smart sileno life, for example, can no longer be used on inclines of more than 30%.
Lawn tractor: the all-rounder for large areas
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A lawn tractor is extremely powerful, has a large cutting width, can be used for hilly terrain and is controlled directly by the person sitting on it.
The MTD SMART RE 125 *, for example, is a robust and manoeuvrable model for areas of up to 3500 m².
The cutting height can be adjusted in five stages and the lawn tractor can even be used at night thanks to its lights.
The disadvantage of the lawn tractor, however, is the costly purchase and the noise it generates.
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Lawn tractor
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Lawn mower with drive: high mowing performance and ease of use
A powered lawnmower is one of the more expensive lawnmowers, but it does have its advantages.
It works without a power cable and can therefore be guided flexibly.
It is also ideal for lawns with dense grass and tall stalks, as it is extremely powerful.
One of the best powered lawnmowers is from Brast *.
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With wheel drive
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Thanks to a single handlebar, an adjustable handlebar and a comparatively low weight, it is very user-friendly.
The cutting height can also be adjusted individually.
This powered lawnmower requires little maintenance and is suitable for medium-sized lawns.
Electric lawn mower: For small lawns
Electric lawnmowers are connected to a socket with a power cable.
A socket nearby is therefore essential.
Electric lawnmowers are more suitable for small lawns, such as the Gardena PowerMax 1400/34 (5034-20) *.
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Electric lawn mower
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With a cutting width of 34 cm, it can be used on lawns up to 400
m²
.
Its lightweight construction made of plastic makes it very handy and also relatively cheap to buy.
Electric lawn mowers are not as powerful as petrol lawn mowers, but they are quieter.
The disadvantage is that special consideration must be given to the cable at all times.
Cordless lawn mower: manoeuvrable and wireless
A cordless lawnmower is practical because it works without cables.
The battery is charged at the charging station after use.
However, the battery capacity must be selected according to the size of the lawn, otherwise mowing the lawn has to be interrupted again and again.
An easy-to-use cordless lawnmower is, for example, the DLM431Z from Makita *.
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Cordless lawn mower
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The cutting width is 43 cm.
If you already have compatible 18.0 V Li-Ion batteries from Makita, you can use them for the lawnmower.
In addition, it impresses with its quiet operation and the cutting height that can be adjusted in 13 stages.
Lawn mower with mulching function: is it worth it?
In general, the cut grass can be collected in a grass catcher - which then has to be constantly emptied - or you can opt for a lawnmower with a mulching function, such as the Wolf-Garten A 370 E *.
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With mulching function
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Devices with this function chop up the blades of grass and scatter them on the mowed lawn, which provides an excellent fertilizer.
However, if the lawn is often used as a recreational meadow, the small, loose blades of grass can sometimes be perceived as annoying.
A lawnmower with a mulching function is therefore not suitable for everyone.
Mowing the lawn: what should you watch out for?
Mowing the lawn is not just about shortening the stalks, mowing the lawn means caring for the lawn.
Mowing helps the lawn to grow and ensures a balanced distribution of nutrients.
A useful addition to the supply of these nutrients can also be fertilizing the lawn.
If the pH of the soil in your garden is too high, it can also lead to the formation of moss and reduced lawn growth.
In this case, liming the lawn is recommended.
When should you start mowing the lawn?
The first mowing in spring should be done in March or April.
Then the rule of one third applies: The lawn is mowed when it is no more than a third longer than the recommended length of four centimeters.
An exception is when scarifying the lawn.
Before that, the lawn should be mowed to a height of two centimeters.
It is also important to be careful when watering the lawn.
Only dry areas should be mowed.
The right lawnmower is essential here.
Conclusion:
Before you decide on a lawn mower, it is important to carefully weigh the advantages and disadvantages of the different models.
So you can be sure that you will find the best lawn mower for your needs.
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This article was first published on April 18, 2019.