While there are many Australians out there who love nothing more than being in their garden and tending to every minute detail of it, there are equally as many who hate the very notion of gardening. Still, lawns need to be mowed if you want your home to not resemble a rainforest, and so the question then turns to which of the many lawn mowers for sale you should buy to make this job as easy as possible. With so many lawn mower sales currently on due to the winter lull in hardware and homecare equipment, here are three things to look for in a lawn mower for someone who hates mowing the lawn.
Choose Electric
Petrol-powered lawn mowers were the norm for many decades because that was the only commonly available type of engine you could make, even on small scales like for a lawn mower. However, that is simply not the case anymore, with many electric varieties now around, and some are quite cheap as well. The problem with petrol lawn mowers is not just the environmental concern — it is also annoying to have to continuously go to the local petrol station to fill up a jerry can for your lawn mower. They also smell much worse and age quicker than electric lawn mowers, which are all things someone who hates lawn mowing does not want to have to deal with.
Big Grass Catcher Bag
If there is something more annoying than mowing the lawn to people who hate it, it is getting dirty when you are mowing the lawn. Having a big grass catcher bag on your lawn mower means that the garden will look cleaner after you have finished and you will not get lawn clippings all over your shoes and pants when you are doing this chore. For those who are so inclined, it also means that you can try mulching the grass or using it for a variety of other purposes, but that is not required by any means.
Lightweight
While many people will tell you to look for lawn mowers with many different settings, for those who aren't interested in garden work, that will be of no use. Instead, look for a machine that isn't too heavy so that you will not mind the half an hour or so that you have to spend with it every fortnight in summer. A lightweight lawn mower means less strain on your back, and if it gets stuck or in an awkward position, it is much easier to lift out without damaging it.
