How to choose the Lawnmower for you

Posted on August 26, 2012 by tarahamilton

 

There are a variety of lawnmowers on the market, if you don’t know your stuff, finding a lawnmower suitable for you and your garden can be a difficult process.  This guide will help you to choose the right type of lawnmower for you.

In case you didn’t know, there are 3 main types of lawnmowers available to choose from. These are Rotary, Cylinder and Hover.

Rotary

These are the most popular choice with home owners. This type of lawnmower has a fast moving blade that is great at chopping longer grass.

Cylinder

This type of lawnmower has a cylinder (hence the name) with several moving blades that cut against a fixed blade. This type of lawnmower is great on close cut lawns.

Hover

A Hover lawnmower rides on a cushion of air. These are easy to manoeuvre, as well as quick and simple to use.

What is the right lawnmower for you?

 

What mower would suit you and your garden?

Electric

Electric lawnmowers can be cordless or corded. Cordless electric lawn mowers work from rechargeable batteries and are sometimes preferred to corded mowers as they you don’t need to mess about with any wires.

Gas

Gas lawn mowers are recommended for garden with a size of up to half an Acre and are well suited to uneven terrain and substantial growth.

Reel

These are the classic lawnmowers that use push power to get started and these are great environmentally friendly lawnmowers.  These mowers are more suited to smaller, flatter gardens.

Ride on

A ride on mower is only necessary if you have an exceptionally large lawn and these are normally powered by petrol.

Look out for….

…these additional extras that may or may not come with your lawn mower.

  • Grass box to collect clippings
  • Rear roller for a nice striped finish
  • Easy to sharpen and replaceable blades

 

Don’t forget somewhere to keep your new mower….

Mower storage shed

Asgard mower storage shed

Keep your new lawnmower stored securely away in a mower storage shed. A lawnmower can be one of your most frequently used and expensive gardening tools, so keeping it secure should be a priority and as lawnmower thefts are on the rise, this is especially important. A range of mower storage sheds are available from Asgard. These are strong, secure metal mower storage shed, guaranteed to offer the best security for your lawnmower. Best of all these sheds are suitable for any time of lawnmower, see the range here.

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Protect your lawnmower!

Posted on July 28, 2012 by tarahamilton

If you don’t have a shed or garage, its important to have somewhere safe and secure to store your lawnmower, out of the sight of thieves. Here on shedforce we have spoken a lot about garden and shed theft in the recent months and it is still a continuing problem. Expensive lawnmowers and other electrical gardening equipment is a prime target for garden and shed theft, due to their high value. Recently there have been a spurt of shed break-ins in Stafford with thieves taking gardening tools and using them to break into houses.

In Nottingham, a thief was caught on camera steeling a lawnmower that had been left outside a house in a front garden and even with the video footage the owner of this lawnmower will be lucky to get her mower back. As you see from this article, even leaving your lawnmower unattended in broad daylight will put you at risk to theft.  Another lawnmower theft took place during the day in a garden in Londonderry. Unfortunately our gardens aren’t as safe as they used to be and police in areas all over the country are warning people to take more care.  Garden equipment needs to be locked up at all times when not in use, don’t give thieves the opportunity to strike.

Rural communities have also been warned by the police to protect their property,

“It is important that people take responsibility for their property and making sure that shed and outbuildings are properly secured is a step in the right direction. Use good, strong locks to secure outer doors and even consider locking up items which are stored inside sheds and outbuildings. It is also a good idea to install outside security lighting which can act as a good deterrent to potential thieves. Another must to help prevent rural crime is to report any suspicious activity to the police so we can act upon it and build up a good picture of any on-going criminal activity” Sergeant John Clayton. See the full article here

The police know that no one is immune to theft and want to make sure everyone is looking after their property in best way. If you do not own a shed or a garage the only way to protect your equipment, other than keeping it in the house, is purchase a garden shed. There are a variety of different types of garden sheds on offer, from a range of retailers.

For security for your lawnmower and other electric gardening equipment, a range of secure metal lawnmower storage units are available from Asgard. Thieves will find these mower storage shed a challenge, as they are designed to keep them out! With security features such as pick resistant locks and tough locking systems Asgard metal sheds offer great security. See the full range on the website.

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Make sure your grass is always greener – look after your lawnmower

Posted on July 15, 2010 by nazishs

Sunshine, picnics and sandals can only mean one thing – summer is officially here.  It’s a time when we want to be outdoors and relaxing in our garden with a cool drink and some sunscreen.  For most of us this also means making sure our gardens are looking great, lawns are tidy and flowers are blooming.  Unfortunately, we know that lawns and overgrown weeds can be difficult to keep up with.  Like washing up, it’s easier to manage as you go along rather then letting it pile up!

Mow the lawn

How green is your grass?

Caring for your lawnmower

So where do you start?  Keeping a lawn mower in good working order means more than an annual service. A few everyday steps will ensure top performance through seasons of use.

∞      If you have your been storing your lawnmower in your garden shed over the winter months, then you will need to clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves before you use it.

∞      Always disconnect the power or spark plug HT lead before working on a mower.

∞      The blade on yourlawnmowercan take a lot of abuse, not just from the grass but stones, sticks and anything else you may happen to mow over. For health and safety reasons we recommend that you regularly check the blade for stone chips and fatigue.

∞      For top performance, check and sharpen blades every 25 working hours.

∞      Replace a cracked or notched blade immediately.

∞      Do not allow grass residues to build up under the mower or around the cooling ribs and exhaust area. Use a plastic or wooden spatula to clean under the deck, then wash with a brush and water. Never spray water on engine components.

Remember – Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

Storing your lawnmower

When you are not using your lawn mower, store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt.  Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture but do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust.  Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure and the lawnmower should be stored horizontally on all 4 wheels.We recommend investing a secure metal garden shed to protect it from damage and wet weather, as well as providing lawnmower security.

Asgard Vangardgarden storage unit

Store your lawnmower in a secure outdoor storage unit

The Asgard Vangard all-metal garden storage unit makes an ideal secure home for lawn mowers, patio furniture and all your garden tools. Designed with a solid 2-point locking system and featuring a thumb turn lock with a padlock fitting, the Vangard garden shed is an exceptionally secure and versatile storage unit ideal for everyday use.

Lawn mowing is a job most of us face each and every year. A lawn mower that runs great and is well maintained will make this job more enjoyable and easier all summer long. A yearly check up for your lawn mower is the perfect way to prolong its life and keep it running like new, and your lawn will look great when you mow with a machine that is in top working condition.  And as an added bonus; you will save money and your lawn mower will work great for years to come.

Lawn Art

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For more information on a range of outdoor storage units for your lawn mower, gardening tools and equipment, visit our website http://www.asgardsss.co.uk or email us at sales@asgardsss.co.uk if you have any questions about our secure outdoor storage options.

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