The recent milder weather has made many a reluctant gardener take a turn around his patch to see the first signs of Spring growth.
And there have been a few brave souls who have given the lawn its first trim. But a word of warning. There is still time for frost and snow so just snip the very tops of the grass and no more.
Perfect lawns come from regular mowing
Yes, a quick trim will encourage faster growth of new shoots but take too much off and frost can nip the new growth even before it’s got going.
If you’ve got the old mower out and it looks as if it won’t do you another season, then have a look at these offers for the early-bird gardener.
First is a mower engineered in Germany and new for this year. The Al-Ko 46BA Hand-Propelled 3-in-1 Petrol Lawn Mower is made with smaller gardens in mind and has a 140 cc engine which starts very easily.
It will also mulch the clippings as well as collect them and for longer grass you can discharge them at the rear. There are seven cutting heights, a cutting width of 46 cm and a 65 litre grass box.
It costs £235 and has a two year warranty and free next working day delivery.
This next one, is exclusive to use and comes from a leading Italian manufacturer.
The Oleo-Mac G48-TK Petrol Self-Propelled Lawn Mower has a 46 cm cutting width and is light and easy to use. Eight cutting heights and a 60 litre grass box make it suitable for medium sized lawns.
It is solidly built, has a three year warranty and is very smooth running. And you can buy a mulch kit for £20 as an optional extra.
It costs £219.95, £100 off the recommended retail price and is delivered free the next working day.
This next one from Oleo-Mac is made with much bigger lawns in mind.
The Oleo-Mac G53-TK AllRoad Plus-4 Self-Propelled Lawn Mower has a wide cutting width and really powerful engine.
It can discharge clippings to the back and side, collect them or mulch and return to the lawn where they rot down and become a useful fertilizer.
Six cutting heights and large drive wheels mean it can take on all manner of grass cutting tasks.
It costs 3299.95, £200 less than the recommended price and has a two year warranty. Delivery is free.
This one is a similar machine and also on special offer. The Efco LR55-VBX 4-in-1 Hi-Wheel Petrol Lawn Mower with Variable Speed Drive has a variable speed control so you can mow at the speed which best suits you and the conditions.
It too has the four options for dealing with the clippings and is powered by a 190 cc Briggs & Stratton engine. The grass box holds a massive 80 litres and there is an indicator which shows when it needs emptying.
It costs £399 and has a three year warranty. Again, next working day delivery is free.
Now three from o of Britain’s favourite manufacturers. All are one special offer and in stock ready for next working day delivery.
The Mountfield HP180 Petrol Rotary Hand Propelled Lawnmowerhas a 125 cc Briggs & Stratton engine and is ideal for smaller lawns where it is easy to push around flower beds.
The cutting width is 45 cm and it has five cutting heights from 20 mm up to 70 mm. It costs £199, £100 less than the recommended price.
The Mountfield SP180 Self-Propelled Petrol Lawn Mower, on exclusive special offer has a rear wheel drive and can tackle rougher areas easily. It has the same cutting heights and width.
It costs £249 and has a two year warranty and free next working day delivery.
And this third one is a best seller with a 51 cm cutting width and made to tackle lawns up to 2500 sq metres.
The Mountfield SP533 Self-propelled Petrol Lawn Mowerhas a 160 cc engine, a 60 litre grass box and cutting heights from 25 mm to 90 mm so it can tackle rougher areas as well as lawns.
And it has a powder coated finish to give the deck a longer life. At £319 and with a three year warranty it is an excellent buy.
A couple of mowers next from a famous British manufacturer.
The Hayter Spirit 41 Petrol Push Wheeled Lawn Mower (Code: 616) is perfect for the smaller lawn with a 41 cm cutting width and an aluminium chassis.
A 158 cc Briggs & Stratton engine provides the power and is designed for a long working life. And it is designed with front fins to smooth the lawn before it is cut to give a more even finish.
You can cut right down to 13 mm with this mower.
It costs £255, over £70 off the recommended price and has a three year warranty and free engine oil.
British favourite: Hayter Harrier 48 lawnmower
If you have a large lawn and want a really great finish, the Hayter Harrier 48 Autodrive Lawnmower with Variable Speed (Code: 490) could well be the answer with its 48 cm cutting width and rear roller to give a traditional striped finish.
With a 190 cc Briggs & Stratton engine it is made for a long working life and has a lined cutting deck to minimise noise and prevent corrosion.
Cutting heights right down to 13 mm and front fins mean you can have a really neat lawn with this mower.
It costs £719, £180 less than the recommended price and has a five year warranty. Like our other mowers, delivery is the next working day and free. There is a free steel jerry can worth £24.95 with this mower as well.
And finally a great value for machine benefiting from German engineering.
The Einhell GH-PM 46 SHW 3-in-1 High-Wheel Self-Propelled Petrol Lawn Mower is new and exclusive to MowDirect and can mulch and discharge the clippings as well as collect them.
Six cutting heights adjusted by a large push button and large wheels make it easy to manoeuvre.
It has a two year warranty and costs £249.95 and is delivered free the next working day.
These are just ten top mowers from our site. Have a look at these pages for a massive selection and ring us on 020 3026 8712 if you would like our help and advice.
