A relatively new technology is starting to really catch on across the UK. You’ll see a strange plastic box making its way across a neighbours lawn, or a home you’re walking past, and it can look a little bizarre at first glance. What you’re observing is a new phenomenon called an automatic mower – more commonly known as robot lawn mowers.

There are several major brands that have got in on the act – and it’s such a fast growing market that they’re even now seen in the bigger B&Q lawn care departments alongside regular mowers. On this page, we’re going to take a look at some of the more common robot lawn mower brands, to give you an idea of what to look for.

Flymo

Probably the biggest brand of push mower in the country (sorry, we didnt bother to confirm that statistic!), Flymo have also managed to put together a really popular robot mower too – the 1200R. In their trademark orange, this robotic lawnmower sells a lot of units every day, as it’s the most common one that you’re likely to see in stores and online, unless you really dig in and find specialist outlets. That’s almost entirely down to the Flymo brand – much as people joke about their Flymo doing anything but fly, they’re a staple in garages up and down the land.

Worx

A relative unknown until a few short years ago, Worx have released a range of ‘Landroid’ branded mowers. Unlike Flymo’s one size fits all approach, Worx are targeting people who know what they want – often determined by lawn size. Of course, the bigger the lawn, the bigger the benefit of an automatic mower, so the higher price tags are no surprise. In the truest sense – this is DIY lawn care made easy.

Robo Mow

Robo Mow mowers (say that ten times fast!) do exactly what they say on the tin. You have probably realised already that they created their company specifically to address the robot mower market – and that’s exactly what they’ve done. The popularity of their mowers has been a little up and down – they’ve not got the marketing punch of companies like Flymo but after a strong arrival followed by a bit of a fall back, they’re now holding their own, carving out a defined customer base in the mowing and lawn care space.

McCulloch

McCulloch is one we’d not heard a lot about until recently, but they’ve managed to position themselves as the B&Q rival brand stocked next to Flymo. They’re a bit more expensive, and probably a little better, but not quite up to the standard os the Worx Landroid range.

Bosch

Drawing a very similar comparison to Flymo, Bosch have their Indego mower which sells well off the Bosch brand. Arguably not as well thought out, designed and built as the Flymo, people familiar with Bosch power tools are likely to be drawn to their mowers out of brand loyalty. For me, they’d be better with a Flymo if they’re brand led, but they’re unlikely to be reading this site if so, hence tagging them in at the end as a bit of a footnote!

As top 5’s go, there as quite a variation in these brands – only 2 of the big 5 are ones you’re likely to recognise if you’re new to the market, something that reflects the fact that we’re talking about emerging technology.

Some people think that lawn care can only be properly handled by the professionals, but this is anything but true. As long as you are at least remotely informed and aware of the different issues that are important to overall lawn care and health, then you should have no troubles at all and you can save yourself time and money by DIY lawn care.

Caring for your lawn is not difficult at all as long as you have and are willing to spend the time and effort that is required. There are a few basic do it yourself lawn care suggestions that are important to know in order to have the healthiest and most beautiful lawn possible and without having to call in a lawn care professional.

Do It Yourself Lawn Care Tips & Tricks

When it comes to lawn maintenance, one of the most important steps is mowing. You need to make sure that you mow your lawn regularly, and that you leave the lawn clippings on your lawn after mowing, as this provides a fantastic source of slow-release nitrogen for your grass. Elsewhere on this site we give away a simple way to make mowing effort a thing of the past – it’s really easy and not as expensive as people think – especially when you consider the man hours saved walking up and down the lawn!

Watering is also crucial, and you need to apply at least 2.5cm of water per watering, and this can be measured by placing a container on the lawn while it is being watered, as long as you make sure to distribute the water across the lawn evenly. Remember that excessive watering is just as bad as under watering, as it can lead to poor growing conditions and disease problems.

Fertilizer – Feed The Grass

Another of the most important do it yourself lawn care tips involves fertilizing the grass with nutrients. Compost is definitely one of the best fertilizers, and generally works well on all lawns. It is a fertilizer which will not only add organic matter to your lawn but as well will supply both major and secondary nutrients to your lawn, which are needed for proper and healthy growth.

Aerating is another crucial process in lawn care, and this is what allows your lawn to receive a better flow of water, air and fertilizer, as well as vital nutrients that come from the plant roots, allowing them to grow more easily through the soil. You need to aerate your lawn when you notice that the ground is hard and compacted, thatch is building up, or when water does not penetrate well when you irrigate.

By taking into consideration these and other DIY lawn care tips, you will able to start and maintain a beautiful and healthy lawn all by yourself, without having to spend time and money on bringing professionals in to do the job for you.

Now, why not check out our idea to buy an automatic mower – futuristic and sci-fi though they might sound – robot lawn mowers are your friend!

In order to care and maintain a healthy lawn, certain commercial equipment is often needed to help. The right kinds of commercial equipment can make the job quicker as well as making it easier to care for your lawn. Some varieties of commercial equipment are designed for the care of small lawns while others are aimed at use during certain seasons.

Either way, there is a piece of equipment that will come in handy at any time. Lawnmowers are the most obvious piece of commercial lawn care equipment on the market but there are also trimmers and leaf blowers and many others to consider. Lawnmowers are perfect for those with a good sized lawn to look after while trimmers can effectively cut the edges of the lawn neatly.

Leaf Blowing Makes Easy Mowing!

Leaf blowers are essential for those who have a lot of trees near their lawn especially if they suffer from a lot of dead leaves which can shade and smother the grass. Weed trimmers are perfect for those with a lot of weeds as it is a quick and handy solution to the problem and can help to protect the back as this is a problem area for many gardeners. Seeders can also make excessive amounts of bending over for long periods of time a thing of the past.

There are a huge amount of pieces of commercial equipment on the market that make gardening and the care of a lawn easy for people of any age, ability and mobility. This equipment can also cut the amount of time needed to spend on a garden which is a major issue for those who work long hours or simply cannot find the time to thoroughly care for their lawn and garden.

Commercial Lawn Care Equipment For The Winter

The winter can be the hardest time to care for a lawn so it is just as well that there is plenty of commercial equipment available specifically for this time. The most commonly used are items to do with snow such as snow blowers which will clear the lawn of snow and ice that could harm the grass. Some other types of commercial equipment can be made usable to care for a lawn during the winter months but most need to be put away until spring. Taking care of this equipment throughout the winter can be a good idea to ensure that they stay in working order