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Boundary wire or GPS robot mower: which setup suits you?
You have measured the lawn, found an outdoor socket and decided a robot could remove a weekly job. Then the awkward choice appears: boundary wire or G
Lithium battery charger fire safety for garden tools
You finish mowing with one bar left on the pack, put it on charge beside a pile of gardening gloves and walk away. That is where lithium battery charg
Best mower for a small garden UK: choose the right size
On a small lawn, the wrong mower can take up more shed space than the job deserves. The best mower for a small garden in the UK is therefore not autom
How often should a robot lawn mower run in the UK?
Your mower can leave its dock every day, but that does not mean it should circle the lawn for every available hour. How often should a robot lawn mowe
Lawn mower slope percentage: how steep is too steep?
A mower reaches the bottom of a bank, starts climbing and then spins, slides or turns away. The lawn mower slope percentage only helps when it belongs
How to measure a lawn in square metres: a practical method
A mower labelled for a certain area is only useful once you know how much grass you actually cut. Learning how to measure a lawn in square metres take
When can I mow the lawn UK? Noise rules explained
The engine starts, the grass box is empty, and then you notice the bedroom window next door is open. If you are wondering when can I mow the lawn in t
Mulching mower or grass box: which should you choose?
You are halfway across the lawn when the grass box fills again, yet removing it seems likely to leave clippings on shoes, paths and paws. Choosing a m
Robot lawn mower cost UK: what you really pay
A robot lawn mower cost in the UK can look baffling when one machine is advertised below £500 and another sits near £1,500. The difference is not a pr
Is a robot mower worth it for a small garden?
Your lawn takes ten minutes to cut, yet the robot you are considering costs far more than a competent cordless mower. It promises to give you time bac