How to get your lawn summer-ready this spring

1. Mow your lawn

Now is a great time to begin cutting your lawn regularly, but you’ll need to be guided by the weather and ground conditions. For instance, if it’s still very cold with frost or the ground is wet, then hold back a while longer until conditions improve.

2. Cut little and often

Your lawn will be much happier being cut little and often. In fact, going in with a low cut at the beginning of the season can be detrimental to your lawn, causing it to discolour or scorch in the hot sun.

If your grass is very tall at the start of the year, set your lawnmower on the highest setting for the first cut. Then, drop the height gradually each time you mow until you achieve the height you want. For an ornamental lawn, the grass can be kept quite short, but for an area that’s likely to receive some rough and tumble, it’s best to leave it taller. This also applies during hot and dry periods.

3. Try the stripe effect

Larger lawns tend to lend themselves to being striped, but this effect can still be achieved on smaller lawns, too. The secret? Use a mower with a rear roller! By cutting up and down from the point you view your lawn, slightly overlapping the cut each time, you’ll achieve the best results.

Webb offers a wide range of rear roller lawnmowers including the WERR17SP Supreme petrol rear lawnmower and the WERR17LISPX2 cordless self-propelled rear roller rotary lawnmower. There’s also the 43cm (17”) cordless self-propelled rear roller rotary lawnmower with two batteries and a charger, or the Supreme electric rear roller, which is new for 2024. These are all fantastic machines that will easily and effectively give your lawn a professional striped finish.

4. Ensure you have the right lawnmower

When buying a new lawnmower, there are three main considerations to bear in mind: the size of your lawn; what sort of finish you want (for example, a very fine cut for an ornamental lawn); and lastly, how you want it to be powered.

Whether you’re looking for an electric, petrol or even a battery-operated lawnmower, Webb has a comprehensive selection of machines to choose from. Intuitively and thoughtfully designed, every model is easy to use for both beginners and seasoned gardeners alike.

Battery

Introducing the new Webb Eco cordless battery range. These lawnmowers offer the might of petrol-powered equipment minus the disruptive noise, cumbersome maintenance and harmful emissions. All the tools are powered by an interchangeable 20v battery, so you’ll be free to work without the hassle of tangled cords or the need to stay within reach of a power source.

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Electric

Electric lawnmowers typically weigh much less than their bulkier petrol-powered counterparts. This lighter weight also makes them easier to manoeuvre in tight corners, tricky spots and uphill terrain. And as they need minimal runtime, they’re especially convenient for small gardens.

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Petrol

One clear advantage of petrol mowers is their impressive power. They’re known for their robustness, making them ideal for tackling medium to large lawns. Compared to corded or battery-powered models, petrol mowers significantly streamline the lawn-cutting process, making it faster and easier for you.

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